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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would be over the top emotionally supportive of his dream. Ask a lot of questions, be interested, see if there was a gesture I could make to show my support (extra guitar lessons?)

However, I would emphasize that an important part of his chosen career path is risk management.  He may never make it, he may make it but fizzle out fast, he may have lean years. So - he needs a day job, at least at the beginning, that’s enough to support himself. Brainstorm with him - what could that be? Something tolerable, with reasonable hours, where you would make enough to live on and still have time for gigs. Music teacher? Government job? Basic office job? Lots of the kinds of jobs you would get without a college degree would conflict with gigs - service industry or blue collar work is rarely 9-5.

So from that perspective, of being a successful musician, college is going to afford him lots of opportunities. Plus, it’s a great place to meet other band mates and build a following. And so, keeping your grades up in high school is crucial.

And then yes, there would be consequences for not doing school work. But I’d be much more likely to take away his phone than take away his guitar. [/quote]

This is all true.

Never, ever, take away an instrument from a musician.

My brother's a successful musician. He asked his HS guidance counselor for suggestions for jobs that would let him earn a living and have nights free while he established himself. Like John Prine, he worked for the Post Office. Luckily it didn't take him long to become successful.[/quote]

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