When youâre a masterâs candidate, in your final semester, you donât have a lot of time for yourself. Your days are spent writing, researching, neglecting to sleep. And when youâre working toward your masterâs in music, a good chunk of your day is spent practicing. That said, sometimes an opportunity presents itself thatâs so goodâan opportunity that will demand weeks of your precious timeâthat turning it down isnât an option.