To: "VOCALIST" <vocalist>
Subject: Money or art (was Perfect Pitch was: Arias Transposed)
Date sent: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 10:41:21 -0800
Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>

> Computer jargon/data call it whatever also means stress in my life. I
> have seen it said on this list before that a stressful job is not good
> for your singing and I heartily agree.

I, too, just gave up (as in about a month ago) computers for singing, and
the effect on my voice has been astounding. I went into computers for the
money, but found it just sucked the life out of me, so I decided to follow
my heart and do the starving artist thing. But despite having little money,
I have never sung so well. I think it's because I'm so much more relaxed,
and can fully concentrate. Of course, when what little money I have runs out
in a few months, we'll see if I'm still relaxed, but in the meantime, I
couldn't be happier.

Has anyone else out there managed the transition from regular paycheque
employee to singer, and how did you end up supporting yourself for the first
little while before your singing career started providing adequate income?

Jennifer