I want to be a Contemporary Christian Musician. Would that be a difficult field to be successful in?

Question

I'm 14 and I play about 4 different instruments well. The Contemporary Christian intstruments I play are also my favorites, they are piano and guitar. Would I have trouble making it if I went for my dream, or should I do a different career and have a band in my free time, maybe getting a smaller degree in music?

Answer 1

I would say you need 4 things:
1. A passion for Christ
2. Talent
3. A lot of hard work
4. A little luck

At 14 I would say your dream is alive in well I would get in your churches or another churches praise band now. I would also suggest you start getting together with others that have the same interest and put together a Christian Band and start playing cover tunes and consider writing your own stuff.

If it doesn't work out you will always be able to find a praise band to play in on Sundays while you do another job during the week.

I would also find opportunities at concerts or festivals to talk to current artist on how they got in the business.