Going to Music School
The FMC team spent some time with the Network of Music Career Development Officers at their annual meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2012 at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City. Here are...
View ArticleCase Study: Jazz Sideman-Bandleader
In addition to his sideman work, his income also comes from his work as a bandleader, composer, administrator, and teacher. Like many freelancers, his income fluctuates from year to year. Anecdotally,...
View ArticleCase Study: Professional Orchestra Player
After years of training and competing, the Artist has won a coveted seat as a salaried player in a major symphony orchestra - a position that includes health insurance and a pension. His income...
View ArticleCase Study: Contemporary Chamber Ensemble
Looking at the gross income, we see that 95.4% of the Ensemble's gross income comes from live performance fees. They retain a professional manager in 2004, and their touring income more than doubles by...
View ArticleCase Study: Jazz Bandleader-Composer
Like many entrepreneurial small businesses, his net income fluctuates widely from year to year. Anecdotally, his gross income appears to roughly track with the growth of his reputation during this...
View ArticleCase Study: Indie Rock Composer-Performer
When looking at the Artist's gross revenue, we note 72.3% of his income is tied to live performance, whether it's live performance fees or CD sales at shows. He is completely dependent on touring for...
View ArticleJazz Musicians and Money from Music
This data memo presents a snapshot of nearly 900 jazz musicians who participated in the Money from Music Survey in 2011, the first comprehensive assessment of jazz musicians in the US since “Changing...
View ArticleMoney from Music: Where We Live
How does location impact musicians and composers? Do ‘music cities’ – loosely defined as places where there is a higher concentration of commercial record labels, studios, publishers, or other...
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