Journey of a Musician and Software Developer

The transcript details the speaker's journey from an early interest in music, through college experiences with acapella groups, to a career in software development. Despite working in software for nine years, the speaker continued to pursue music on the side. The influence of acapella on their stage performance is highlighted, along with the creation of the song 'Code Monkey', which reflects their experiences and feelings about their software career.

What inspired the narrator to consider a career in music during high school?

• A famous musician's concert

• A music teacher's encouragement

• Winning a music competition

• Their involvement in school band and chorus

What did the narrator do after moving to New York City?

• Became a music teacher

• Started a successful band

• Immediately pursued a software career

• Worked in short-lived jobs and attempted to form a band

What was the narrator's initial reaction to moving to New York City?

• They had a clear plan

• They were unsure of their purpose

• They immediately found success

• They disliked the city

Which collegiate a cappella groups was the narrator a part of?

• The Acapella Stars and the Vocalists

• The Jazz Cats and the Melodics

• The Yale Singers and the Harmonizers

• The Whiff and Poofs and the Spiz Winks

How did the narrator balance their software career with music?

• They continued music as a side hobby

• They only focused on software

• They pursued music full-time

• They stopped doing music entirely

Why did the narrator choose to attend Yale?

• Because of family tradition and a cappella groups

• For its academic reputation

• Because of a scholarship offer

• For its sports programs

How did the narrator's a cappella experience influence their stage performance?

• It taught them to incorporate humor and theatrics

• It led them to wear tuxedos during rock shows

• It made them focus solely on serious music

• It discouraged them from performing live

What is the song 'Code Monkey' about?

• A happy software developer

• A frustrated software developer

• A college student's life

• A musician's journey

What was the narrator's main feeling about their software job?

• Intense dislike

• Total boredom

• Vague dissatisfaction

• Complete satisfaction

What was the narrator's relationship with their bosses at the software job?

• They never interacted with them

• They disliked all of them

• They had a good relationship with them

• They found them boring