<p>@mtiger1 Great story! So glad it’s worked out for him. And the lessons he learned will serve him well as a composer - because just about nothing will ever be handed to him as an artist!</p>
<p>Thanks, SpiritManager! What I would urge all of the kids here to remember - this is the time of your life when you should follow your dreams as far as you can. It may <em>not</em> work out (realistically - how many of those folks singing “I have a structured settlement, and I need cash now!” planned on starring at the Met?). But you’ll never know until you give it your best effort. </p>
<p>Best of luck to all!</p>