I am 50 years old. I studied music but became a teacher out of need. I dont like to be a teacher. What to do?
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i'm still young but 4 old people it's never 2 late i think you sholuld ask if you could be a music teacher
113111
Try Pheonix University. They are an online university where you can study to become a teacher. I hope I helped you some.
228019
Wow! you are preach-in to the choir! same thing happened to me. Well if you're new to it then i say give it some time. I did and now i love that i can just sit down at the piano and play a song. But if you've tried for more than a few years then i agree with Theresa.
779068
I think you should go to like teaching tools or a place that has something to do with teaching or something like that.Good luck.
381288
I'm 27 and I went back to school last year.  It's never to late.  I have people in my class that are in their 50's studying to be teachers.
163320
You can become a singer. The first steps to take into this music career, is take lessons and once you think you are able to do it well, then offer your services to recording studios for session work. Session work are great for establishing connections and also sing everywhere and it's give the experience of what recording artist go throug. Stay close to music as possible.Most importantly perform, perform, and perform in such as karoke, choir,etc. Take classes in music buisness too. Music is a business and it's a tough industry but very doable. Record your own Cd's and sell it to the public. The key thing is staying active in music and go on auditions for bands as well as musical theatre.Keep training in singing. Hone your craft and do it well. If you need any other advice e-mail me. Klm4k8@umkc.edu
909897
Guess you wont know until you try.  I spent four years of college to be a teacher, did student teaching and hated it.  I felt the same as you...loved kids, projected well, had lots of friends but teaching was not for me.  I wish I had been able to do student teaching before I finsished college with a degree in education.  In my days, student teaching was the last thing you did before graduation.  I love the teaching aspect but could not get on with administration.  Because I was sensitive to the needs of kids, I had issues with the curriculum not meeting the needs of individuals.  Only trying teaching will help you know and let your mum eat cake while you try.  Maybe she's right, maybe not..only you can know and you cant know til you try.
880957
We never get too old to learn.  The adults in your life have taught you the most important things in your life.  To walk--to talk--to communicate, and the list goes on.  Do you feel like you know everything you need to know to go out into the world and function and make a living for yourself??  I don't think so.  The teacher is one of the adults in your life to assist you in this learning.  So, please, take advantage of her assistance, and listen.  Good luck  :)
103835
If you're a student, ask your music teacher. If you're a teacher, ask your students who accompnies them.
1027624
i am 38 and just started lessons to learn how to play acoustic guitar.  it's something i've always wanted to do, ever since my teens.  creating music is creating art!  just follow your heart.  good luck!!
445542
Don't worry about it! I have been a teacher for 3 years, but it took me until my mid 20s to decide that's what I wanted to do. In fact, I actually said many times that I did not want to teach! Turns out I was wrong.\n\nDon't decide on a career yet. First figure out your interests. Does reading interest you? Does math? Writing? Sports? Analyzing things? Think about what kinds of activities you enjoy. Then when it comes time to look at colleges in about 2 or 3 years, look for colleges that can help you cultivate your interests. When you figure out what you're interested in, then you can figure out what you want to do with your life.\n\nBut, at 14, this should be the least of your worries! It is far from too late. Enjoy being a teenager while you can!
45445
Tenure is one thing that has been helpful, but it's becoming less available in many states.  So, I would say this.  Do your job well, gain admiration and support from your administrators, colleagues, and the parents of your students, and you'll likely be begged to stay when you're announcing your plans to retire.\n\nBear in mind.  There is a REAL teacher shortage out there, and it is wide spread.  Unless your performance is sheer unacceptable, you're not likely going to be pushed out of the job.
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absolutely. I retired from my job as an educator after  32 years. I am only 58 and feel like I could take on the challenge of another career.As long as the mind is still functioning,go for it. As a matter of fact,studying will keep the mind moving. LPN is a rewarding job,helping people in need. YOU MUST BE A PEOPLE PERSON WITH PATIENCE AND GOOD LEGS.LOTS OF STANDING AND WALKING.HEALTH CARE  JOBS ARE ALWAYS IN DEMAND. GOOD LUCK.
775320
and you call yourself a teacher and you don't know? go find a job and just do it. take what you have learned and use it to make money
430703
Depends where you are.  However, it seems that teaching jobs are extremely cyclical.  Basically, there's a whole bunch that start at the same time and those same ones retire at the same time.  So, at times, there don't seem to be any jobs, and other times there are several.  Right now, I think we're entering into a period where teachers are needed.  Remember also, statistics suggest that more than half of all new teachers leave the profession in the first 5 years.
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Its best to find a local University with a music school or college.  Often graduate students will teach lessons for reasonable fees.  Another option is to contact the local Musician's Union and ask for a referral of voice teachers in the area.  If all this fails, contact the choir director at the Middle or High School and see if they teach lessons.  Sometimes church choir directors will also teach.  Lots of options.... good luck!
366197
be willing to learn. I have taught childern as young as 16 months old and people as old at 80. You have to be willing to learn and take the time to practice. If you are not willing to learn and work at it, it is not worth it. Get lessons.