itīs truth that artists tend to have a bohemian life

[kences]

Iīm keen on playing the piano but iīve heard the life as a musician is quite bohemian life.

iīd like to find differents point of view so that i can contrast the pros and cons of being a musician.

 

[m1469]

Perhaps you might want to define "Bohemian" . 


m1469

[johnny-boy]

I've known a lot of musicians. Most live normal lives (whatever that is) like the rest of the civilized World.

I also find the majority of musicians I know have regular jobs to support their music addiction.

Best, John

[rc]

I think I see what you're getting at: artists are poor. Seems true enough to me, art simply doesn't pay well. So they can't pay rent and are now living a bohemian lifestyle .

[johnny-boy]

I think I see what you're getting at: artists are poor. Seems true enough to me, art simply doesn't pay well. So they can't pay rent and are now living a bohemian lifestyle .

No, they're getting regular day jobs and turning back into musicians at night.

John

[Dazzer]

do read what i have expressed in this thread

cheerio

https://www.pianostreet.com/smf/index.php/topic,16957.0.html

[prometheus]

I had to laugh really hard when I first read this topic.

[pianistimo]

do you mean like the sidewalk artist that draws out in front of the art museum in philly (or is it new york).  he can do amazing likenesses and has been compared to leonardo da vinci in his shadings and amazing work.  does he get satisfaction out of this?  yes! a thousand times yes.  does he get paid enough.  no.  a thousand times no.  he is one of many professional artists that just don't care about fitting into the 'normal life' and leads the backpack (chalk included) life around the city - taking in the aura and the people and learning art from the wind (and actually becoming better without taking classes). 

should we put all our belongings into a backpack and head for adventure.  i say yes.  when you reach that point in life where you have nothing to lose.  why not.  who wants to die in their own back yard. 

[rc]

No, they're getting regular day jobs and turning back into musicians at night.

John

So yes, we agree.

Art and making money are two seperate things.

edit: oh, I see the misunderstanding now. My first post was directed at the original poster, not at your post which came right before.

[rc]

do you mean like the sidewalk artist that draws out in front of the art museum in philly (or is it new york).  he can do amazing likenesses and has been compared to leonardo da vinci in his shadings and amazing work.  does he get satisfaction out of this?  yes! a thousand times yes.  does he get paid enough.  no.  a thousand times no.  he is one of many professional artists that just don't care about fitting into the 'normal life' and leads the backpack (chalk included) life around the city - taking in the aura and the people and learning art from the wind (and actually becoming better without taking classes). 

should we put all our belongings into a backpack and head for adventure.  i say yes.  when you reach that point in life where you have nothing to lose.  why not.  who wants to die in their own back yard.

I've always held a soft spot in my heart for the thought of cutting all ties and drifting as an artist. What an adventure that would be!

But then, I think that one really has to be driven to the depths of his soul to be able to adapt to such a lifestyle. Somehow, I get the impression that a lot of street kids follow that romanticism only to one day find they're alone and hungry. Starving in the streets is counterproductive .

[johnny-boy]

So yes, we agree.

Art and making money are two seperate things.

edit: oh, I see the misunderstanding now. My first post was directed at the original poster, not at your post which came right before.

I understand.

John

[pathetiquegirl]

you are totally mistaken kences! 

start to learn piano as soon as you can.  i'll help you if you have any questions.  

off to practice sining for Broadway.

path

P.S.  my signature explains everything.

[canardroti]

I work a crappy job during daytime and turn to music at night .
that's bohemian?

[gorbee natcase]

Its crap I am a joiner fitting pubs out, I average Ģ1000 a weak on price