Originally posted by chris mood
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.

I know several bands that have been signed which built up there following whilst working full time. Practice three times a week and gig at the weekends.