Hey Devin,
You can increase your odds of being selected by getting some form of recognition.
Competitions can be a good form of recognition if you win.
Check out the various national ones...like Musicians Friend and Guitar Center...nice to be able to list on an application...
As far as making $...its no different than any other small business venture...I suggest treating it as such and getting educated re: running your own small business.
As far as alternate flexible employment, depends on your skills...and is highly competitive...usually going to those with a relevant College Degree AND experience....and often a helping of nepotism...tech skills are a good telecommuting possibility and from what I understand there are well known drummers who moon-light as computer technical skill providers by telecommuting while on the road.
Running another small business(or a few) besides your drumming performance business can work...
In the end, there are no cookie cutter solutions...as I am sure you are aware....but I hope these ideas help.
Luck out there...
You can increase your odds of being selected by getting some form of recognition.
Competitions can be a good form of recognition if you win.
Check out the various national ones...like Musicians Friend and Guitar Center...nice to be able to list on an application...
As far as making $...its no different than any other small business venture...I suggest treating it as such and getting educated re: running your own small business.
As far as alternate flexible employment, depends on your skills...and is highly competitive...usually going to those with a relevant College Degree AND experience....and often a helping of nepotism...tech skills are a good telecommuting possibility and from what I understand there are well known drummers who moon-light as computer technical skill providers by telecommuting while on the road.
Running another small business(or a few) besides your drumming performance business can work...
In the end, there are no cookie cutter solutions...as I am sure you are aware....but I hope these ideas help.
Luck out there...