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Position:Home>Performing Arts> What kind of degrees would I need in order to be a concert pianist?Question: What kind of degrees would I need in order to be a concert pianist?I'd like to play in an orchestra. What are some things I need to do to get there? Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: No degrees needed. You just have to be very talented and have a good agent. You need to treat your daily practice routine like a job. 8 hours a day would do it. Having a good, well-established, well-known teacher helps as well. The only reason for getting the degree in piano performance would be to establish connections with the professional musician's circuit through the university/college. It's nice to have the degree on your resume, but not absolutely necessary. John Nakamatsu, recent Van Cliburn award winner, was a teacher of high school German before entering the professional piano circuit. |