Lauren Pierce started out on the typical music school path.

But something happened along the way.

In the midst of grad school, Lauren decided to quit. She struck out on her own and asked herself a critical question:

What if?

Instead of grad school, Lauren decided to:

- put dozens of videos on YouTube - learn how to write code - build up a worldwide social media following - start a membership site - create video courses - teach Skype lessons

Learn how taking the road less traveled helped Lauren launch her career in this interview!

Check out these links:

Lauren's website

Lauren's YouTube channel

Lauren's teaching site

Bowing course on Discover Double Bass

Codeacademy