I dont want to sound condescending here, but life is quite long. Don't restrict yourself to anything. You think Herb Ellis and Joe Pass started out playing Jazz guitar? Some of the best thrash metal players started out playing classical and wear there influences on their sleeve. Some of the best jazz players i know started out listening and playing heavy rock. What Im trying to say is, being proficient doesn't mean you are good when it comes to music. Cross pollination is good. Your Jazz playing will get better because of the classical training and vice versa. Goforit!
Oh and good luck, its a shit business.
I dont want to sound condescending here, but life is quite long. Don't restrict yourself to anything. You think Herb Ellis and Joe Pass started out playing Jazz guitar? Some of the best thrash metal players started out playing classical and wear there influences on their sleeve. Some of the best jazz players i know started out listening and playing heavy rock. What Im trying to say is, being proficient doesn't mean you are good when it comes to music. Cross pollination is good. Your Jazz playing will get better because of the classical training and vice versa. Goforit!
Oh and good luck, its a shit business.