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MUSIC and MEDICINE - do they jive? (part 2 of___)
Right now, not so much.
In the last month I’ve been told the following numerous times in response to my entering Clerkship: ”never give up your music”
I’ll tell you my current situation:
- I have zero gigs booked
- I haven’t written a (full) new song since September
- My guitar and text books are fighting for my attention. Text books are winning.
- I kinda just wanna hang out with my friends and family
- My stress level is pretty in check (despite a looming final exam on Monday)
So when people ask how my music career is going my answer RIGHT NOW would be that it isn’t. I simply don’t have the time or capacity to handle the business aspect of being a musician at the moment (ie. booking shows, contacting music reps, updating my website, attending photo shoots, interviews, trying to make money… ahem, break even etc). So one may say my music career is pretty scheisse right now.
Interestingly enough, taking out the “professional” aspect of my music in the last month has done something pretty great for me; it’s given me more time to stay balanced. Cooking. Working out. Spending time with friends and family. Writing numerous half-finished songs and being okay with it. Watching movies even! No wonder I feel pretty calm about it all…
But have I “given up my music”?
NO! It’s there. You can’t see it as much anymore but I can. It will never go away. Come January I will be a (oh so junior) clinician and that’s what needs my professional attention right now. My personal attention can go to all those other things… you know, life and stuff. Am I still picking up the guitar, singing in the shower, writing musicals in my head while I cook - yes I am.
And it’s my hope you’ll see the result of all of that someday in the next few years.
Until then, I’d like to thank you motivators out there who keep reminding me to not let this side of me go. It really strikes a cord and I’d like to strike back. So I suggest you all go for a nice winter walk, give someone you love a huge hug, and enjoy the holidays. Everyone’s professional life needs a break once in a while.
xag
