Do I aspire to a successful Musical life? Been there, seen that, done that half a century ago when there was REAL musical employment in the UK. Any Advice? No. You need to find for yourself - BS words on internet are easy but the business is not! Originally from Heaton Norris, Stockport, myself and my wife Susan - (from a similar area of Macclesfield) worked our way up the financial ladder over our working lives by taking chances and seizing opportunities. I was a working Musician at age 14. Switched to operating a MAGIC PARTY BUSINESS for Children when aged 30 with my wife Susan which hugely altered our lives both financially and in most other respects taking us into places and social circles and opportunities we never dreamed of. We were engaged by TV Celebs, Sports Celebs, everyday well known business owners, - and even "titled" people (yes really). We lived Wilmslow for 30 years and raised our kids there and retired 2019 a few weeks before Covid. Now in Staffordshire, England with local Cheshire family and family in Madrid, Spain. Finally, - the more you post on the web the more messages you get in your e-mail trying to fraudulently find their way into your wallet or bank accounts! pianist@tutamail.com will only deliver a reply in very few exceptional cases.