There are many careers that a person can choose to pursue in his or her life. Do you find yourself at a crossroads where you do not know exactly what career path you should follow? People who find themselves in this situation should take a close look at the things that interest them. For example, people who love music might want to consider getting involved with making music professionally. Becoming a musical artist might be a completely different field than the one you are involved in now. However, you should not let that intimidate you. You need to take the first step. Otherwise, you will be doomed to have a career that you hate. Here are some of the main reasons why becoming a professional musician is a solid career choice.

1. It is more fun than a regular job

You might hate your current job because you need to drive to an office every day and deal with a cruel boss who does not appreciate you. Working in a tiny cubicle for eight hours each day can become very boring if you do it for long enough. Becoming a musical artist will put an end to your days of working in a cubicle. You will not need to get up early and be at work at a specific time. Musical artists make their own schedules. Work whenever you want and decide when you want to take a break.

2. You will be your own boss

Answering to a boss is one of the things that most people hate about their jobs. Musicians do not have a boss that they need to report to on a regular basis. These people control their own destinies because they make all of the decisions. Having a talented manager like Coran Capshaw to guide you will be very helpful to your career. However, Capshaw and all other managers need to obey the wishes of their clients. This means that you will never be yelled at by another boss again.

3. You get to be creative on a daily basis

There are many people who are trapped in a job that is very repetitive. It is the same thing day after day. Writing music and playing it will allow you to use those creative parts of your brain that have been dormant for many years. It can be an amazing feeling to spend your time creating beautiful music that will capture the hearts of the public. It is certainly much better than making photo copies, doing data entry or getting coffee for your boss at an office job.

4. You will get to travel and see new places

Musicians do not stay in one place very long. They get to travel the world in some cases. This means that becoming a musical artist would be a perfect career move if you are someone who loves to travel. You will not need to waste away staring at the same office walls day after day. You will be able to enjoy the thrill of playing live music.

5. You will have the chance to make more money than you are now

You might have gone a long time without getting a raise. There is no limit to how much you can make as a musician.

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