Simple question...

who really knows what percentage of young folk singers/musicians are graduating from degree courses
and seeking lucrative professional careers..
or what percentage, whether they have studied and qualified or never bothered with formal education,
are just doing it for the fun and sense of aceivement of being a good amateur...???

..or maybe occasional gigs as a semi pro...???

I don't know... Many other more sensible mudcatters probably don't know either..

But KObserver and a muttering minority of similar 'experts',
seems to be absolutely convinced and certain of these statistics...

If bitter jealousy of the opportunities of youth is an issue,
why not set up a U3A course to rival those pesky ambitious student kids...