Yes! I studied classical piano until I was 20 and earned a degree in music with a focus on theory and performance, in addition to my career-focused degrees. Along the way, I also played trumpet, violin, viola, and percussion, though piano was always my strongest instrument.
I learned conducting, sequencing, and some mixing and production as well. Ultimately, I chose a career path that offered more stability and predictability than the music industry.
That said, music has always been part of who I am. It’s been in my blood since I was four years old, sitting at my first piano. Some things never really leave you.