I know someone on the 2nd year of the course and they're having a great time and learning lots - as evidenced by their improved playing, singing and confidence. I can't think of anything better than to be learning to play and sing, regardless of whether it gets you anywhere in the future etc etc. It's clearly a great experience and I for one am quite jealous of anyone who is able to dedicate 3 years of their life to learning to play /sing & perform folk music & song.