3.4: When musicians turn entrepreneur; on taking risks for success.

Mike Papapavlou left graduate school with no clear idea where he was going with his career. In 2018 he set out to be the best teacher he could be; two years later he was voted Guitar Teacher of the Year 2020.

“Playing it safe doesn’t create the result. Not giving myself any other options made me think of just one thing: this is my only option; let me get to work!” - The Guitar Guru, Mike Papapavalou

You can find more information about Mike at www.guitarguideguru.com.

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