iamDevinAdams
Junior Member
Hey Drummerworld, I've been a "lurker" for a long time and have acquired plenty of useful information from this site, but this is my first post.
I plan on moving to Nashville TN in the near future. I know I have the talent to grab some playing opportunities, and I'm just trying to piece together a plan of action so I can begin to make a living in Music City, USA. I am trying to find independent artists/ up and coming signed artists looking for drummers, and have found a couple opportunities I'm in the process of working out.
So Here's my question: What are ways that most of you drummers make ends meet between tours? Let's say I leave for 4 months on a tour, I obviously can't keep a regular day job over that time, so when I'm first getting started, what are some good ways to make ends meet in between tours? I probably wont be making very much money on my first few tours, so what are good temporary jobs or money making opportunities I can take? I know giving lessons is a good one, but what else?
I'd really appreciate any thoughts or ideas.
Thanks,
Devin
I plan on moving to Nashville TN in the near future. I know I have the talent to grab some playing opportunities, and I'm just trying to piece together a plan of action so I can begin to make a living in Music City, USA. I am trying to find independent artists/ up and coming signed artists looking for drummers, and have found a couple opportunities I'm in the process of working out.
So Here's my question: What are ways that most of you drummers make ends meet between tours? Let's say I leave for 4 months on a tour, I obviously can't keep a regular day job over that time, so when I'm first getting started, what are some good ways to make ends meet in between tours? I probably wont be making very much money on my first few tours, so what are good temporary jobs or money making opportunities I can take? I know giving lessons is a good one, but what else?
I'd really appreciate any thoughts or ideas.
Thanks,
Devin