<p>as the mother of violists, I agree with violadad. don’t go that route if you don’t have any music education under your belt yet…my sons took 12 years of lessons and are still not equipped in any way for success in the music industry–they are merely competent. instead, completely immerse and commit at the community college and begin your music education at the same time while you are there and find a first niche in a performance outlet…I wouldn’t dare suggest which direction but there are many ways to join in performance in voice and instruments without years of private lessons under your belt. as your first two years of education conclude, you can then take a shrewd lookabout and see if your next step includes a college with a music department that holds classes in something you feel you have potential to continue to grow in. I hope music is more part of your life throughout all and that someday it is a gift you include in your own children’s lives.<br>
Rooting for you. Begin and have faith in your great potential.</p>