Self Sufficient Musician

There is a right answer to that question — what you must say if you are to become a Self Sufficient Musician.

The answer: “I am.  I am my biggest fan.”

Well, and just saying it isn’t enough, obviously.  You must believe it.  I once read Steven Tyler of Aerosmith saying “You think you’re my biggest fan?  No, you’re wrong.  I am my biggest fan.”

Now, I am not saying that you have to be a narcissist.  There is a fine line between egomaniac and loving your own work.

And there are at least three reasons why this is required for your success in music business: (continue reading…)

In the previous article, I stated that it’s very possible and realistic for musicians to earn enough to sustain a comfortable lifestyle while creating, recording and performing music that you enjoy. While the second phrase, the bit about music you enjoy, can include writing jingles, playing string quartets in weddings, or playing showtunes on a cruise ship, let’s narrow it down to what is commonly the ultimate ideal for most musicians writing and playing popular music: make a living from original music.

Is this still possible?

Yep.

So having defined a very specific objective and activity, let’s further break this down into its most fundamental and essential elements. (continue reading…)