30 Musical Things to do by 30

Bucket Lists are a great way to set goals and to motivate. Whether attainable or not, we as musicians should all have a bucket list of things we want to play, accomplish, or hear. So, I've put together this list to inspire you!

30 Musical Things to Do by 30

1. Learn to play Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata
2. Join a chamber group (wind or string ensemble)
3. Learn to play a simple song on 10 different instruments that aren't your primary
4. Attend La Boheme live
5. Play on public radio or television
6. Purchase a gown or tuxedo to be used just for performances
7. Visit Neuschwanstein castle in Germany to see the paintings of Wagnerian operas
8. Join a church or community choir
9. Take your music to the street corner and play for tips
10. Record a promotional album with your 10 best pieces
11. See both versions of Disney's Fantasia
12. Give a free music lesson to a disadvantaged youth
13. Complete a collegiate degree in Music
14. Hear Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 Live
15. Visit Prague and find street musicians willing to play Smetana's Moldau
16. Create a YouTube channel with your music
17. Compose a piece of music that is about something important in your life
18. Audition for a symphony
19. Play in a marching band
20. Do a meet and greet with your favorite musician
21. See a Tchaikovsky ballet live
22. Purchase an artwork of music to display in your home
23. Give a live performance at a coffee shop/restaurant
24. Collaborate with a team to write an original song
25. Commit to learning by memory a signature piece that you are always ready to perform
26. Write a research paper on an interesting musical topic
27. Buy a vintage instrument and turn it into a functional every day object
28. Enter a musician's competition
29. Join your local MTNA chapter
30. Put together a benefit concert and donate all proceeds to a music cause