Are musicians entrepreneurs? The answer to that is Yes and No. Yes, we can create businesses, but we are members of a gig economy. That is interesting in-that musicians created the word meaning I have a job (gig) to play. As musicians many of us have learned to play our instruments with others. We form friendships, bonds, and collaborations with other like-minded musicians. In music we make life long friends, and are members of a community of musical artist.
Musicians create music that is meaningful to us as artist, and through that process hopefully we are creating music that you will enjoy and love. As songwriters and composers we work to make our music meaningful, and sustain public interest to our music. That is our responsibility as musical artist, not entrepreneurs.
Musicians are employed in industries that include entertainment, music business, and arts administration. Careers for musicians include art administrators, business owners, community arts advocates, performing musicians, and public, private or charter music teachers in our school systems. If someone is interested in a career in music you have choices. You can become an independent musician. As a musician you perform and create music. Music industry executive. This professional carries-out the vision of a music company, as well as securing financial backing for music projects. Artist manager. The artist manager has vision, or fulfills the vision of the artist`s career. Managers do everything from negotiating contracts, balancing checkbooks, overseeing tours, and scheduling recording sessions.
Other opportunities in music include music marketing representative to help artist get their work out to a broader audience by radio, and other nontraditional ways. This professional leverages latest techniques that engages with musicians. Music industry consultant. This professional offers strategies required to elevate an artist`s career. There are other careers in music, just do your research.
