It can be expensive keeping your musical career up and running, especially if you’re footing it as a freelancer. Cords, amplifiers, pedals, strings, cases, soundboards, mics, pre-amps, recording gear, everything adds up quickly — and that list doesn’t even include, you know, your actual musical instruments. It’s tempting to simply swipe a credit card or […]
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A 2011 study found that the average indie musician made about $33,000 per year, and only 33% of the respondents in the study made 75% or more of their income from music alone. Most independent musicians make their money from performing live, selling music and merchandise, or even from teaching others. But $33,000 isn’t enough
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The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on our everyday lives. Stay-at-home orders are requiring everyone to remain within their own four walls while influencing how we work, play, and shop. Because we are prohibited from meeting in large groups, the opportunity for entertainment outside of the home is virtually nonexistent. Currently, there are no sports,
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If you’ve dreamed of sharing music with others or see a need in your community that is unfulfilled, then you might consider starting a music-based nonprofit. When you take the time to create a not-for-profit organization, you’ll be able to accept tax-deductible donations and may be eligible for grants to fund the program. But starting
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As a musician, you’ll need a team of people behind you to support your profession. Even if you’re a solo artist, this team generally includes an agent, lawyer, music label, and other professionals who can help you to enjoy success and are often integral to helping you navigate the professional music world. With that said,
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If you’re a full-time musician, you’re probably fairly familiar with the challenges that come with spending extended amounts of time on the road. If that’s the case, you probably also know that you need to be prepared for any curveballs that your travels might throw your way. Dealing with flat tires, choosing between inconvenient housing
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Music is a form of entertainment that makes the world a more vibrant place. If you happen to be one of the talented artists who creates music, then you know just how special this art form is. However, the journey to creating musical magic and sharing your work as an artist isn’t the easiest or
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True musicians know how to practise until their fingers bleed, drool over iconic musical locations, and generally spend every waking minute itching to get their hands on their instruments. Still, for all of the obsessiveness, there’s one area of the day where music often doesn’t get a due amount of attention: the morning. Musicians are
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Introducing the latest addition to the Blogging Musician’s growing community of guest writers: Indiana Lee. Indiana Lee is a writer and classically trained cellist from the Pacific Northwest who enjoys covering topics related to music, social justice, and workplace issues. In her downtime, she enjoys listening to podcasts, playing board games, and ordering takeout. You
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