Would you rather... Be an excellent singer or Be a superb writer

Master of the Fine Arts

Oct 5, 2009

VintageLife

Be an excellent singer

A great voice can transform any material — a good singer can take a mediocre song and make it unforgettable.
Truly exceptional vocal talent is rarer and more viscerally recognized than writing skill; great singers are remembered across generations.
The earning potential of a successful recording artist far exceeds that of most writers.
A singer can write their own material and perform it, combining both skills in a way a writer alone cannot.

Be a superb writer

Singers depend entirely on their songwriters — the words are the foundation that a voice only delivers.
A superb writer can achieve extraordinary wealth: the most successful authors rival or exceed top recording artists.
Written work outlasts any performance career; a great book can be read centuries after its author dies.
In an era of pitch-correction and vocal production, raw singing ability matters far less than the craft of compelling storytelling.

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