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Originally Posted by mcstock  Kelly,
I'm curious, remembering the couple of times we've hung out when I'm in town, what percentage of your time would you guess is spent on the business/promotion aspect of your career?
Matt |
It's cyclical of course, but a rough average would be:
30% business (booking, emails, promotion, producing)
25% practice (trumpet, piano, bass, drums, plus composing)
25% teaching (private and classes)
20% performing
Total = 100% jazz musician, trumpeter and composer. I'm not saying this to put anyone off. I'm just reminding those who do not make music for a living that there is much more to the music business than meets the eye. The definition of a performing (jazz) musician has changed drastically from back in the 30’s and 40’s. Today’s musicians are also small business owners (some of us, quite literally), in regards to operations and management.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Music is the easy part.
Onward.
-Kelly