IS IT STILL POSSIBLE TO HAVE A CAREER IN MUSIC
First the good news: I believe it is possible for 20-30% of those that really try can make a living in the music business.
The bad news: For almost all of these people it will not be the dream career and you will not be a star.
It is simple math.
There is little room at the top.
There is less room now than ever.
So, if you are going to make money in music you have to look at the laws of supply and demand.
Look at what people are willing to pay for.
Make a list of top careers:
1. Audio And Technology For Commercial Related Work
2. Music And Recreation Therapy In Schools And Medical Types Of Settings.
3. Private Music Teacher
4. Being A Part Of A Cruise Ship, Dinner Theater, Live Theater Backing Band,
5. Software Engineer Combined With Music Composition Skills.
6. Promotions and Marketing For Larger Touring and Promotion Companies.
7. Church Music Jobs
8. Instrument Repair
9. Employee For Corporate Music Groups
10. Commercial and Contract Songwriters
Now, none of these include what I assume many of these same people can do as a great part-time gig and that is play in a band.
So, as long as you ditch the need for your ego trip and needing to be a star your chances are pretty good that you can have a comfortable career in music and technology is not going to take that away it is only going to add to the opportunities.
Kyle O
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