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I think that college classes would be more helpful than the actual degree. Take journalism classes at a community college or something. It might also help you get a writing internship if you want one, but that's not necessarily something you would want if you aren't going to get the degree. If you're gonna go for the degree, take !@#$%!'s advice. A double major might be a bit difficult, but at least take classes in musicology.
Also, concentrate on grammar and style. It's not just a matter of saying something that's interesting to the reader, though that's a big part of it. How you say something is just as important when trying to gain respect as a writer. Sentence structure, uninterupted flow, giving your words personality, picking just the right word in just the right place, sounding 'educated' without sounding 'superior' - that all has an immense impact on how a writer is viewed. Learn it. Perfect it. It'll help.
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