Achieving music stardom requires full dedication, often beginning at an early age. For many musicians, that’s meant choosing a career over an education; dropping out of school or never enrolling in college because it conflicted with the demands of touring and recording. But it shouldn’t have to be an either/or choice, and as some artists have proven, it’s possible to attend college and follow a musical muse at the same time. Here are 10 successful musicians who went to college and what you can learn from their experiences.
10 College Students Who Became Successful Musicians and What You Can Learn From Them
From J. Cole to Childish Gambino, here are 10 former college musicians you should probably learn from.
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