You should never give up on music though, but pursuing it as a career ain't easy and today's pop music is 90% garbage. If you'd bring it to their toilet level it might be successful, but unsatisfying though. Maybe, not think too big with it and play in the weekends at local bars and such? Your music sounds good and there's definitely talent, also wow your Japanese man, I'm jelly. Love seeing the Japanese scenery too, anything Asia related peaks my interest. Keep sharing with the world man, so far it didn't do you any harm :). Music, teaching, blogging, so far it brought you plenty of success. See you on the next journey.