Mamas Don't let your babies grow up to be musicians

I know you can't believe that someone who has nurtured
a son on this career path would create this blog entry.
I think you Moms should be warned if you have young
ones who are playing guitar hero or rock star games and
know they will make it big.
Make sure you plan on your child living home for many
years. There is very little money out there for an unknown
rock star. Forget those who toil at the craft year after year
and still can't make a decent salary.
To survive the music industry is a test of how much you are
willing to endure. There are no record labels to help you
along. Music can be downloaded free. The local clubs keep
you locked in a local music scene playing cover songs but
occasionally let you slip an original tune into the mix.
If you think your great 'band' can get on a Summer Music
Tour be ready to pay to do so.
Let's look at the other side of the music industry. The
willingness to learn about running a business (It is a business)
and share your music with the world. This holds true for
anyone in the arts community. It is virtually impossible
to be creative and hold down a regular 9 to 5 job.
If you really think it would be fun to watch your child work
at the career they love and watch others enjoy that work too-
it is! I'm the Mom of a professional musician and can not imagine
him doing anything else. By giving of your talents to others you
create a better world. That's what musicians, singers and actors
who are never highly compensated do for us. It is joyful to watch
the process of new music being created. Sometimes we will see
that certain careers will find rewards that don't quite pay the bills.
Where would be without the musicians who entertain us? They
express our culture and our feelings and we sing at their concerts.
I am the Mom of a musician and you may be one someday.
Be supportive and don't demand that your child be someone they
were never meant to be. They can be successful in their own way.
Success is not always measured by dollar signs-be willing to face that.