How to Make $1,000/week Playing Music

[@astalidiot8559]

You forgot a cardinal rule: Don't be a bassist

[@darkcircle899]

What? Bands are often looking for good bassists they’re hard to find. If you’re good you’ll get a lot of work.

[@jemmermusic]

I had a friend who used to make $900/day playing bass in a CO resort town… 3 gigs a day… the only problem was the down seasons when tourism slowed. He was an excellent player though- he could’ve made it anywhere.

[@MasterArrow]

Important note: Keep the “real” job while doing your first dozen or so gigs so you can gauge how consistent it will be, and judge your own habits to ensure you’re not actually spending MORE money at the gig. (drinks, food, travel, whatever it happens to be) I love the idea that it’s within reach, but you should always chase your dreams with a safety net beneath you 😊

[@jemmermusic]

Yes! More like your first 100 gigs!

[@MasterArrow]

@@jemmermusic even better! In an ideal world it wouldn’t be so tough to make a living out of creative endeavors that you’ve already spent years practicing, but this world is far from ideal.

[@cttommy73]

Better idea. Play so badly that people pay you a thousand a week to not play.

[@jemmermusic]

@@cttommy73 now you’re thinking outside the box : )

[@ericsilver9401]

Be born into money

[@jemmermusic]

That helps!