Hard Truths and Lessons from 15 Years as a Professional Musician

🎵 The real lessons and truths about being a professional musician 🎵
After 15 years in the music industry, I’m sharing the hard truths, lessons, and advice that shaped my career. From balancing passion and business to navigating relationships and creativity, this video is packed with insights for aspiring and current musicians alike.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

The difference between music and business
Why relationships matter more than talent
How to build a sustainable career in music
👉 What’s been the biggest lesson in your musical journey? Drop it in the comments!

🎵 Jazz Clarinet Lessons with Gregory Agid! 🎵

Welcome to Gregory Agid's YouTube channel – your ultimate destination for Jazz clarinet lessons, jazz improvisation, and music theory tips! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced clarinetist, you'll find in-depth tutorials, expert techniques, and practical exercises to elevate your clarinet skills.

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Thanks for watching – keep practicing, and let's make great music together! 🎶

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00:00 Intro
00:14 Christmas Break
00:48 Things I've learned
02:35 Dreams Come True
05:20 Music VS Music Business
08:27 Practice
10:21 Musician VS Artist
14:30 Make Music for People Not Your Peers
16:20 How to Get Paid
19:45 When Will I Make It?
20:58 Music Costs Money!
22:43 Music School
26:00 Relationships
28:06 Be on Time!
29:35 Final Lesson