Is there any way I could go settle in America when I'm older?

Question

Okay, so I live in Northern Ireland, I don't wanna live here when I'm older. So my dad is Northern irish, my mum is indonesian, so Im kinda stuck on where i wanna move right now (america or indonesia) I love both places (ive been to both) and I wish to move to 1. but the thing is, im 13 1/2, so is their any possible way to settle there with a good job and house? I am a musican and i think it would be cool to be a singing and piano teacher (I take lessons for both) would this be a good enough job to live there happily? of course do i ahve to get a degree in music? (sorry i have no idea lol) the place i really wanna live is the California or Florida, which is best in your opinion? do i have a chance? is that a good enough job? is california a good place to live? (not LA please) :] thanks and what do you think fo this crazy idea haha.

out of 10 please rate the chance of me living there bu the info ive given you. arent singing & piano teachers rich??? thanks in advance. x

Answer 1

There are more Irish living in America than in Ireland.  36 million in fact!  

There's probably a U.S. consulate in Belfast you could contact for info, if not then the embassy is in London.

I don't think piano teachers make all that much money, and houses are very expensive in many areas, but probably cheaper than in Belfast!

Personally, I prefer California to Florida as a place to live.  There's so much more variety in landscapes and cities.

While you're investigating, do have a look at Canada.  I'm Canadian, of Irish descent, and Canada is a fantastic country with the same opportunities as the United States.  People in Canada are much more knowledgeable about the world.  

At 13 years old, you have given a lot of thought to your future and that makes me think you'll find a great life path for yourself.

Answer 2

a music singing teacher may be okay, but if you wanted to make any good money at it  you would have to own a studio. you could get a job working at a current studio and work from there, but having another job while working at the studio would be the wise idea. I don't know about degrees for that.

You could be a music teacher at a highscool which would keep you alive, but you would need to have a degree in music and go to teachers college, plus have another thing you can teach, say history.

I know nothing about moving to the U.S. but I say ditch that and move to canada, it get's a bit colder, but it pays you back with the gun laws and OHIP.

Answer 3

I live in the US, and I think you should get through school (university too) and then think of coming to the US. Get your credentials in order.California is expensive, but there are so many states - you can pick the region/climate you want. Americans don't all have guns, and the national crime rate has actually dropped steadily over the last couple of decades. California does have better weather than Florida, and you can live outside of LA. There are many professions in the music industry, such as composing music for films, or choosing music for Television usage. You can be a teacher or singer - or many other things in the music industry.

I guess I would give you a seven out of 10, as long as you have a degree - but just know, if you want to do it, you can. People come to the US from all over, every day. Entertainment is an interesting and varied field, and the US is a leader in entertainment. Los Angeles is the film capital of the world. New York City has tons of musicals on Broadway and lots of singers who will need a teacher or voice lessons....there are many opportunities.

Americans also don't make generalising statements like "People in Canada are much more knowledgeable about the world.", which could be considered arrogant and small minded. We don't feel the need to put another country down  for no reason, we can stand on our own merits.

The US also has many programs that bring over musicians and students from other countries for study - that might be a good way to "try out" America when you are older and in college - study abroad at the Juilliard school or similar.

You are very determined for one so young! :)