Come to North Carolina! Loads of dedicated and committed musicians and artists of all sorts, pleantiful jobs and inspirational natural resourses. I have based successfully out of Coastal NC for 35 years, raising 3 kids, being a full time musician. You can get anywhere from here and coming home is the best part. There is a large tourist flow as well as supportive local communities. The Eastern section draws ocean lovers, Mid-section, the college folks, Western section, mountian lovers and college people....and everywhere, MUSIC! (It's a real blessing to love where you live and be able to support yourself there as well!)