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Old 20-03-2011, 05:41 PM
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Right now I'm stucked with choosing between 2 courses , and that is Computer Engineering from SP , and music performance in NAFA.
I'm concerned about the prospects of both courses , how it can give a stable income in the future.

Is there still a demand for computer engineers? I heard that it's a very competitive thing , many FTs apply for it and so on, and people end up doing other jobs that's not related to what they studied. What's the job role of a usual computer engineer? I want to know that too.

And I know that the prospect of music is very wide , most of the time people who study it end up teaching. Is there still a demand for music teachers nowadays?

Salary wise.. I'm not sure about that too but , I believe a computer engineer should earn more right?

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Hi,

Right now I'm stucked with choosing between 2 courses , and that is Computer Engineering from SP , and music performance in NAFA.
I'm concerned about the prospects of both courses , how it can give a stable income in the future.

Is there still a demand for computer engineers? I heard that it's a very competitive thing , many FTs apply for it and so on, and people end up doing other jobs that's not related to what they studied. What's the job role of a usual computer engineer? I want to know that too.

And I know that the prospect of music is very wide , most of the time people who study it end up teaching. Is there still a demand for music teachers nowadays?

Salary wise.. I'm not sure about that too but , I believe a computer engineer should earn more right?
Assuming you are capable of doing equally well in either, I would advise against going for music. Reason is simple- if you want to teach music, you don't need to learn it full-time! With an ABRSM diploma or even grade 8 cert, you can start teaching either with music schools or as a private teacher. But if you aim to be a concert performer, then I'm afraid NAFA isn't good enough.

So, by elimination, you are left with computer engineering. It's not as bad as it seems to be.

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Assuming you are capable of doing equally well in either, I would advise against going for music. Reason is simple- if you want to teach music, you don't need to learn it full-time! With an ABRSM diploma or even grade 8 cert, you can start teaching either with music schools or as a private teacher. But if you aim to be a concert performer, then I'm afraid NAFA isn't good enough.

So, by elimination, you are left with computer engineering. It's not as bad as it seems to be.
But will a NAFA Diploma command a higher salary?

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But will a NAFA Diploma command a higher salary?
Compared to a computer engineering diploma, a NAFA will give you a lower salary.

Compared to ABRSM, it should be the same. What matters in teaching music is ability and passion. The music school should be able to tell easily.

Just what I think. Your mileage may vary.
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That being said , should I study music , if that is my main interest?
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That being said , should I study music , if that is my main interest?
Do you already have ABRSM certs? If not, take the ABRSM exams part-time, and hedge with a computer engineering diploma.
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I already have my ABRSM Grade 8 Cert.
But if all piano teachers salary are based on their abilites , doesn't that mean that even if I get a degree/BA in music , my salary will still be that of a grade 8 cert?
But I'm sure private teaching will be a better route right?
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I already have my ABRSM Grade 8 Cert.
But if all piano teachers salary are based on their abilites , doesn't that mean that even if I get a degree/BA in music , my salary will still be that of a grade 8 cert?
But I'm sure private teaching will be a better route right?
You can already try private teaching now. Get your own students (advertise). Establish a small reputation and you'll be earning more than an engineer.
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I see , so I guess now it boils down to my interests? Since private teaching might be able to bring in a good income .
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I heard that it's a very competitive thing , many FTs apply for it and so on
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