MrTheOne
Member
This is probably one of the most asked questions on this forum, but I'm interested to know how many of you all dealt with this issue, if you're playing pro or even semi-pro.
I work a FT day job, but my music opportunities are starting to grow in ways I never though possible.
Problem is as good as those opportunities are, they're still mostly inadequate financially. I suppose i could make it work if I adjusted my lifestyle drastically, but I'm just not interested in eating nothing but Ramen noodles and risking the heat and electricity getting shut off. Maybe that means I'm not ready for this afterall, since I'm not willing to be uncomfortable, but I guess I'm hoping for some advice on making the leap. The added issue is I'm pushing 40 and have this nagging feeling that I'm just too old to BEGIN a career in music.
The artist I've been hired by has a career that's starting to pick up and she'll need players that actually want to tour instead of just playing around town. She's already hired me for one short tour and a couple of festival dates this summer, but I can't guarantee that I'll be available for every date unless I quite my day job. Which I'm afraid to do because at least I have a steady source of income, medical insurance, etc.
I'm not banking on making crazy money, but can I make a living? I'm open to multiple income streams of course (i.e. lessons, other gigs, PT work, etc).
Needless to say I'm thrilled and grateful that she wants be on board. She's really talented and great showman, and every indication is that her career is on the rise. I just don't want to let a great opportunity pass me by because of my own trepidation. On the other hand, am I taking too much of a risk if I DO decide to go all in?
Anything you guys have to say is much appreciated!
I work a FT day job, but my music opportunities are starting to grow in ways I never though possible.
Problem is as good as those opportunities are, they're still mostly inadequate financially. I suppose i could make it work if I adjusted my lifestyle drastically, but I'm just not interested in eating nothing but Ramen noodles and risking the heat and electricity getting shut off. Maybe that means I'm not ready for this afterall, since I'm not willing to be uncomfortable, but I guess I'm hoping for some advice on making the leap. The added issue is I'm pushing 40 and have this nagging feeling that I'm just too old to BEGIN a career in music.
The artist I've been hired by has a career that's starting to pick up and she'll need players that actually want to tour instead of just playing around town. She's already hired me for one short tour and a couple of festival dates this summer, but I can't guarantee that I'll be available for every date unless I quite my day job. Which I'm afraid to do because at least I have a steady source of income, medical insurance, etc.
I'm not banking on making crazy money, but can I make a living? I'm open to multiple income streams of course (i.e. lessons, other gigs, PT work, etc).
Needless to say I'm thrilled and grateful that she wants be on board. She's really talented and great showman, and every indication is that her career is on the rise. I just don't want to let a great opportunity pass me by because of my own trepidation. On the other hand, am I taking too much of a risk if I DO decide to go all in?
Anything you guys have to say is much appreciated!