House Quote by Dan Deacon
“When I went to school, it was really just to immerse myself in listening to, studying, and making music. I came out like, "How is this going to be more than a hobby I'm always paying off debt for?" I could've sat at a desk and written pieces for orchestras that never would have been played, or I could've written music for me as a performer. I play electronics, and the places I was gonna be playing were bass clubs and house parties.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Pitchfork Interview, 2012
The speaker reflects on realizing that formal music education can become a costly hobby rather than a sustainable career, prompting a shift toward performance and electronic music.
In simple terms: Music school felt like a costly hobby; he chose performance instead.
Key Takeaway
Focus on practical, income‑generating music work.
Themes
education
career
music
finance
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
personal narrative
When to use this quote
- Choosing performance gigs
- producing electronic tracks
- budgeting for music projects
Key Concepts
Opportunity cost
creative autonomy
industry realities
Questions to Reflect On
- How can musicians balance education with earning?
- What steps can turn a hobby into a viable career?
A Different Perspective
May undervalue formal training’s networking and theory benefits.
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