Rosstafari Daaaang. /X

Don't be in such a rush to get there. You've got plenty of time, and you won't get your younger years back. Two year or four year... you'll still get your shot, assuming you do well enough to get to take it in the first place. Go do music if you want to do music, ATC ain't going anywhere. ...until they outsource us all to India.

Don't forget to consider the military. Better training, better selection preference, GI Bill pays for your school.