Have you ever wondered how much work goes into a piece of art? First, it starts off with an idea. Next, you plan on what you want to convey. Gather your materials. Spend all your time perfecting the art. And voila, you've officially become the artist of the century. But along the way, what if it all doesn't work out? you suddenly encounter a problem. You've made wrong calculations or you realize the message you're sending isn't quite right. That moment, the moment before it all falls apart or comes together ...

[Applause] The music scene is difficult in part because it's tough to play music. Well, there's that feeling of being totally vibed, getting the stink eye from other players in the orchestra or on the band stand. Have you ever experienced that.In the arts and music fields, it's easy to get beaten down. I wonder if that's why so many college graduates drop out of their dream careers as artists. But I'm just not sure it has to be this way.Even the great jazz saxoponist Charlie Parker when he was young face ch ...