Hi Sam,
I`ve graduated SAE in 1992. After that I worked in the "Reigen" (Hadikgasse) as an live audio engineer and I mixed all the great Jazz players like Don Cherry, Mike Stern, Bob Berg, Archie Shepp, John Scofield, Billy Cobham, ...
SAE can give you a real good education if you work hard enough. It`s not like school, though, you have to be self-responsible.

But to be honest, I don`t think it would change much, Sam. Now, I really do not want to offend you, and I mean that! But I think you`re having a problem with your "Selbsteinschätzung" (self-evaluation?). I think reality passes your eyes. There must be something that keeps you off from doing anything with all you 19 degrees. Ask yoursef why that is and be honest to yourself. In many posts of yours you told us what a great musician and lyricist you are - then again you feel too ashamed to post any music or you haven`t finished any (Your webpages has been announcing songs now for how many years and there still aren`t any).

Well, as I said, I do NOT want to make you feel like a loser. You are not. But I think you must be more honest to yourself and estimate what you can do and what you cannot. Find out what your STRENGTHS are. And don`t listen to your friends. They all tell you what you want to hear.

I think you`re really good with that karaoke stuff. So why not make that a big business thing. And please don`t lament about Austria is not appreciating your skills. I am a pro muso here and earn enough money to live. And I do not have rich parents or a rich husband. And you are a cosmopolite anyway. You can travel wherever the best music scene is. If you want something put all your energy into that and just do it. Don`t search for excuses.

My friend, forgive my harsh words. I want you to be successful, I really which you all the best.
Good Luck,
Sandra

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