Violinist Shares the BEST Way to Succeed as a Musician

Violinist Shares the BEST Way to Succeed as a Musician

From Time We Discuss | Career Podcast for Career Discovery and Career Exploration with Real Professionals by Time We Discuss

July 19, 2026 · 32 min · Season 3 · Episode 181

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Wendy Provencher shares insights on building a successful career as a professional violinist.

Have you ever wondered what it's really like to work as a professional violinist? Is a music degree required? How do professional musicians find gigs? And can you actually earn a living performing music? In this episode of Time We Discuss, I sit down with professional violinist Wendy Provencher to explore what life is really like as a full time musician. Wendy shares how she built a career performing at weddings, corporate events, private parties, and with orchestras while also running a successful music school. We discuss the daily life of a professional musician, how networking leads to more opportunities, why continuous practice is essential, and what aspiring musicians should know before pursuing this career. Whether you're considering a career in music, already studying an instrument, or simply curious about the business side of professional performance, this conversation offers practical advice and firsthand insight from someone living the career every day. In this episode we discuss: What a typical day looks like for a professional violinist Whether you need a music degree to become a professional musician How musicians find paying performance opportunities The importance…

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