11 Charts That Are Totally Accurate For Classical Musicians

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    Nina Mohan
    by Nina Mohan

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    Bless your cousin for giving you $50 to play "The Prayer" at her wedding, or there would be nothing in that second column.

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    Pro tip: wear flowy clothes to rehearsal to easily hide your flask.

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    "Recitals that don't have reception food" also includes recitals that only offer crackers and cheese. STEP IT UP, PEOPLE.

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    If you happen to meet someone who does both of these things, please don't hesitate to exterminate them.

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    This chart could also represent your desire to disappear off the face of the earth.

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    Great, in addition to your lessons, coachings, and recitals, you have to sound good in your warm-ups, too?! Fuck that.

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    Note: There is much overlap between "sleep" and "fearing child prodigies." Jackie Evancho haunts your dreams.

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    The best thing about doing a recital is the glorious brain dump you get to take afterwards.

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    Should you encounter one of these people in the wild, MARRY THEM. IMMEDIATELY.

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    Bugs Bunny is definitely one of my top five Brünnhildes.

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    And it's a good thing, too, because money and fame DEFINITELY aren't happening anytime soon.