Canadian Musician November / December 2019 | Page 47

It’s safe to assume that everyone has had at least a couple of music lessons, even if it’s just sitting down with a cousin to show you how to play a few chords or a quick YouTube video of The Office theme song on the piano. But what if you really want to get to the next level? I’ve had the opportunity to chat with three musicians at various stages of their very different careers about music education. Hopefully their experiences can shed some light on the potential opportunities and benefits of advancing your own music education. CANADIAN MUSICIAN 47