Music students are some of the busiest people on any college campus. I remember living in the dorms my freshman year and hearing my floormates complain about having to get up early and go to class at 9am. I was already in a practice room by 7:30 or in class by 8am. I also hardly ever got done with my day until about 6 or 7 at night because of rehearsals or practicing. Then of course, I had to get homework done. I was not the exception. The other music students I went to school with all had the same sort of daily schedules.
It is a misconception that musicians are lazy. Sure, some musicians may be lazy, but it's rare. A lazy musician is a homeless one. All of the musicians I know are driven, creative, self-starters, who have long days and nights. Yes, many have day jobs, but those with day jobs also teach outside of work hours and perform when they can.
Most music students are experts at time management. They have to be. They must organize their time efficiently to get everything done and to still get enough practice and rehearsal time.
So, the next time to meet a music student, or any musician really, think about what they go through to pursue their life's passion.
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