Musician Anthea Prince reflects on her journey into the music education sector.
WHY BECOME A MUSIC LEADER?
Every musician knows it’s hard to cover costs and make a decent living these days, particularly with the decline in people wanting to pay for either recorded or live music. Most of us need a portfolio career with multiple income streams to manage the ups and downs of cash flow, and being involved in community music is a great way to use your musical skills to make a living in a highly rewarding way.
But primarily it’s a fantastic way to get involved in the community, give something back, and to inspire young or disadvantaged people to develop personally, socially and musically - growing in confidence and self-esteem - and find a “voice” to express themselves creatively. All this adds up to a healthier, more caring and creatively diverse society - which has got to be a good thing... Keep reading on the Youth Music Network
WHY BECOME A MUSIC LEADER?
Every musician knows it’s hard to cover costs and make a decent living these days, particularly with the decline in people wanting to pay for either recorded or live music. Most of us need a portfolio career with multiple income streams to manage the ups and downs of cash flow, and being involved in community music is a great way to use your musical skills to make a living in a highly rewarding way.
But primarily it’s a fantastic way to get involved in the community, give something back, and to inspire young or disadvantaged people to develop personally, socially and musically - growing in confidence and self-esteem - and find a “voice” to express themselves creatively. All this adds up to a healthier, more caring and creatively diverse society - which has got to be a good thing... Keep reading on the Youth Music Network