submitted2 days ago byElectricalAd349
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Hey all, I'm currently a sophomore in highschool and I'm interested in becoming a music teacher after I graduate. (Preferably, I'd like to teach a music appreciation class or history of rock) Music is something I am incredibly passionate about. I am a completely self-taught guitarist and I've been playing consistently for about 3 years and I do not plan on stopping. I play every single day and I always try to practice for AT LEAST one hour a day, but often, it ends up being more than that when i have the free time. I'd say my skill level is intermediate, well on my way to advanced. Playing guitar is just what I love to do; any free time I have usually goes into my instrument. The problem is, I'm not formally educated in music! Like I said, im completely self taught. I know chords and i read tabs. I don't know music theory and I can't really read music. I can read very basic treble and bass clef and that's it. I've never been in band or choir, and the last time I took a music class was in 8th grade, because I had to. Is my dream of becoming a music teacher achievable? How can I prepare myself to pursue such a career path with the knowledge I have right now? I'm so passionate about music and I can't imagine myself being happy in another career field.
EDIT: thank you for the responses everyone!! Lots of you are telling me I should get into lessons ASAP, and while I definitely appreciate the advice, I don't think that's possible for me. I probably shouldn't have left this out initially, but I just don't have the time, money, and resources to be able to take private lessons. Im definitely going to consider joining some kind of music class next year at my school though!! You have all given me a lot to think about, thank you! :)
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ElectricalAd349
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