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# 6 Things Musicians Should Know That They Don’t Teach You in Music School
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/6-things-musicians-should-know-that-they-dont-teach-you-in-music-school/
- Published: 2013-06-26T09:35:50.000Z
- Updated: 2013-06-26T09:35:50.000Z
- Description: You learn many lessons in school, but some things you can’t learn just by reading a textbook or listening to a lecture. Life is different and some things that you. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2013/06/6-things-musicians-should-know-that-they-dont-teach-you-in-music-school.html]
- Author: admin
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Think Tank, career, lessons, life, music, musician, Natalie Cheng, school, Simon Tam, test, Tom Bodett, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:43

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You learn many lessons in school, but some things you can’t learn just by reading a textbook or listening to a lecture. Life is different and some things that you need to know for your music career may not have been taught at school. On [Music Think Tank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/6-things-musicians-should-know-that-they-dont-teach-you-in-m.html?ref=hypebot.com), **Simon Tam** discusses six things musicians should know. What has been your biggest lesson so far in life?

“The **difference** between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.” – Tom Bodett([Read On](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/6-things-musicians-should-know-that-they-dont-teach-you-in-m.html?ref=hypebot.com))

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