I guess my point here would be, there are ways to make a really good living ($100,000.00, plus annually) by playing smarter, not necessarily better.


I wouldn't normally touch a $150.00 three hour job,...BUT if that three hour job landed a client who would spend $100,000.00 plus annually for multiple years, HELL YES!

Luckily, I get the high visibility jobs and work hard to turn them into day work for my company.

In a perfect world, I would not choose to play a single. Music is best for me when played with other musicians.

But this is what works for me. While music is a vital part of my life, it isn't everything. As far as work is concerned, I like writing copy and film production every bit as much. And the great thing about film is there are requirements for audio, and I have the advantage there, at least in this market.

Advice? Look beyond the nursing homes, bars and local restaurants. There are all kinds of great paying projects out there, if you just put your mind (and skills) to it!

And today, in most creative fields, it's easy to find satisfying, good paying projects outside your hometown (all around the world, actually).

I'm currently working on films for companies in Australia, Italy and India. My biggest client in the US is outside of Atlanta. I never see the clients, and the bills are paid via wire transfer.

The downside is, in large part, I've "sold out". Instead of working my ass off to perfect my craft, I went at it in reverse. I looked at what generates the reliable returns and concentrate on being able to do that...whatever it is.

I'm not proud of that.

Russ


Edited by captain Russ (05/17/13 09:01 AM)