Originally Posted by MarioD
Originally Posted by Bass Thumper
Originally Posted by Notes Norton
That gets me to the question of what is the definition of being successful?
Regarding the definition of being musically successful, I think we need to recognize 2 things.
1. That musical success is also on a spectrum and not Boolean
2. The context
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FWIW - Here are my definitions of musical success:
1-Those who are assigned to major record companies, tour, and make it big time.
2-Those who make a living via music, not including those in #1. This includes bands, music teachers, and orchestras.
3-Those who have made money playing music as an avocation.
4-Those who just sit at home and enjoy making music.

These are just my definitions and yours may vary. Feel free to modify my lists.

PS - I would put Notes in the #2 definition and myself in first #3 and now in #4.

{edit} added music teachers to the list

Thanks for adding the teachers. I owe them a lot.

I don't know that I personally would include #4. I enjoy photography, and think I'm at least decent at it, but don't consider that a success, just a nice hobby.

But then, the definition of successful could mean the meal I cooked last night turned out the way I planned it.

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