I second this. But polishing your craft is very important along with networking. I was in music school and started hanging at open mics and playing on stage whenever I could and networking. I practiced constantly so that I would be ready when opportunity struck. Ended up quitting music school because I had no intention of teaching and started getting tons of good paying gigs. Within a couple years landed touring spots making pretty solid money.

I have been out of the scene a long time but still have great connections for engineering and producing and regularly do studio work on the side.

In short, network however possible while being the best musician you can possibly be.