Music was always a great way for an 11 year old to make money. I played 5 evenings at an Officer's Club in Fairbanks....Ladd AFB.
As I got older, playing was FUN and a chance to met (and score) with the ladies.
I had no ambition, but after business school and graduate school in communications, everything fit together...the music (commercials, sound scores, etc.), photography, film production, research...it's all a group of activities, with music being one critical element.
No planning on my part at all. No ambitions, other than to meet the girls, learn neat tunes and do great work.
R.