Ask the indie professor: when should amateur musicians call it a day?

Amateur musicians playing for sheer pleasure should never stop. But if they pester people to fund their career? That's different …Question: @indiegodess When should an amateur/semi-pro musician decide to stop bothering the public?EGJnr Andrew BradleyAnswer: On one hand, an amateur/semi-pro musician should never stop bothering the public. Making music can be a great joy, not just for the player. Karl Hagstrom Miller examined the topic of amateur musicians in his paper The New Parlor Piano: Home...

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