It is wonderful to hear from younger phoaks and it will be interesting to see where this thread goes. here are some of my thoughts on the subject:

I consider whta you are going through to be paying your dues. The older musicians have been through the same crap and earned the privileges, money, and venues they enjoy. It takes perseverance to succeeed. Each time you perform is another brick in the career you are building. One doesn't start out with a house already built. One must first "pour the foundation" then add to it, brick by brick.

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