Do we want equality?

I've observed a trend in the music world, more specifically the music education world, where we as musicians and music educators, attempt to downplay the integrity of our profession as something for everyone. Please, do not mistake me, music is for everyone, and everyone enjoys music; at least most people enjoy it. However, calling everyone who makes music a musician is something I have a hard time stomaching. I think a statement such as this parallels a rocket scientist saying everyone who enjoys physics and calculus can put a shuttle on the moon, which we know just is not the case.

So I ask, why do we do this? Why do we feel the need to make people feel as though they must belong amongst the greats, and be given the same title as Bernstein, Flummerfelt, Poverotti, or any other world class musician.

I think we must obtain our position as accomplished professionals in a very unique field, as opposed to making everyone feel as though they can establish themselves just by trying their hardest.