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Learn how to make money as a professional musician in the music business in these free videos for struggling bands and artists.
There are 10 videos in this series:
Learn about playing events, parties and other entertainment gigs as a professional musician in this free video on making a living in music.
Learn about making money in music as a traveling minstrel in this free video for professional and aspiring musicians.
Learn how to make money playing classical music in this free video on making a living as a professional musician.
Learn tips on how to make money playing gigs in a rock band at bars and clubs in this free video on how to make a living in music.
Learn about making money giving music lessons in this free video on making a living in music.
Learn how advertising can help bring in more money in this free video on making a living in music.
Learn how Having a large repertoire can help you make a living as a musician in this free video.
Learn how you can make money as a song writer in this free video on making a living as a professional musician.
Learn how to make a living as a studio musician or session player in this free video on how to make money as a musician.
Learn tips on whether to join a music union in this free video on making a living as a professional musician.
Today, musicians the world over are seeking for a way to transform their well-tuned craft into a money-making career. But since the days of patronage, court and king—even the minstrels and bards of old—musicians have had a harder time of making an honest day’s wage for an honest day’s work. Perhaps with the advent of other forms of mass market entertainment, such as radio, television, and the movies, live musical entertainment has taken a less important role in the everyday lives of people. Unless you happen to be a scenester, or a devotee of the local music scene, chances are that you may go see a live show once every three months, if that. And while the opportunity for a band or artist to become rock royalty is greater than ever before, it has grown more and more difficult for a regular, professional musician to pay his or her bills from month to month.
In these free video clips, get some professional advice on how to earn a decent living doing what you love. Our expert will discuss some of the major avenues successful musicians are taking to make ends meet. Topics include gigging as live entertainment, playing in a rock/pop band, classical musicians, music instruction, how to advertise your services, studio and session playing, and more. So take this opportunity to discover some potentially new ways to turn your starving artist mentality on its head. By working smart, taking good advice, making connections, and sticking with it, you could someday wake up and realize that you’re living the dream!
Jim Dufresne Jim Dufresne taught 20 years in Community College and currently teaches at S.W. Academy and gives private lessons. He performs at the Maybery Ranch western show and has a band " Cazz Jazz". Call him at 928-567-5511 for info on this subject or lessons.dkdk
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