Originally posted by Dr_simon
You can always pursue music part time / after work

The music business is very competitive (in every aspect), and is really a 24/7 type of job. Those who pursue it part time never really get anywhere. You need to practice/study 2hrs a day just to maintain your chops, more if you want to continue to grow and advance yourself musically.

If you do decide to major in music you have to be very open minded and have a true "passion" for "all" styles of music. You must also be willing to teach, since that is something almost every musician will do at sometime or another to supplement his/her income.