This attitude – taught to young musicians from a very early age – persists well into adulthood, and even musicians who go on to successful careers in music still adopt a “adults versus children” attitude toward their peers, who may have not had access to more expensive instruments or training.Īmong professionals, musicians are not chosen for their roles based on the quality of their instrument they are chosen on the basis of ability and attitude, as with almost any other career. Music students as young as kindergarten will brag to one another about the cost of their instruments or lessons, and down other children who had to purchase less expensive instruments or borrow one from their school. This attitude is particularly prevalent in classical music, along with other more obscure genres.
With music being such a universal concept, elitism in music makes for a totally bizarre and unacceptable practice. No matter what country you live in or what regional culture you are a part of, music is a way to communicate, express feelings, and signal calls to action all over the world.
No Class Act – Why Elitism Has No Place in Music
