Sometimes when I am walking the streets of New York City, I encounter a musician on the street carrying some giant instrument in hand or on a back, and I cannot help but cringe and think how much easier life would be if NYC were a city where you could just load up your gear into a car or truck and be right on your way.
I mean, seriously, how in the world do these young kids manage? I cannot picture myself lugging a giant instrument around all day on my back, navigating crowds of tourists, packed subway cars, and all of the walking that goes along with getting anywhere in New York City (no matter how much public transportation there is).
I have to say that I find the whole thing quite impressive, and also a real indicator of passion and love for music. After all, if you do not love your instrument or playing it, the incredible burden of hauling it around everywhere will certainly give the not-so-passionate musician pause, and likely lead to them to at the very least switch instruments, if not give up on playing music altogether.
So my fellow New York City dwellers, the next time you see someone struggling with a heavy instrument case or looking like they are going to pass out from the weight on the subway, give them a helping hand or the seat that you do not really need, and help keep their passion alive. You never know when we might be teetering on the brink of losing the next musical genius due to the nature of life in New York, and let us all try to help prevent that from ever happening.
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