12 Jan. 2009
Many of my friends are musicians, artists or fashion designers. But most of them don’t make much money. In this article I’m going to discuss various reasons why I think this is the case and what it may take to make money. I’m not proposing to have done any real research on the topic and I may be wrong – I’m just giving an overview of the way I see it.
The way to make money in the arts (music, fashion, art, etc.) is to provide something that people really want or need that they can only get from you or which they can't get cheaper or easier elsewhere. A really good live show is an example. People may be able to easily find someone's music on the Internet for free. But they can only experience a live show by going to the show. A great art piece is the same way. Making it may take the same time as a great album, but the experience can't be put onto a little disc and shared with everyone for free. . . . continue reading
4 comments:
I like the article.
I think you are spot on noting the idea that musicians interested in making a living off of their art need to think of how they can produce something unique and valuable as an artifact or experience.
I personally think that commercial licensing will become one of the major ways that musicians will create an income stream rather than through sales to listeners, it will be sales to other creators (whether they are creating a car company commercial or a movie).
“I really feel like my problem isn't piracy...It's obscurity.” - Cory Doctorow
http://aboombong.bandcamp.com/album/asynchronic
Interesting read, especially as It looks like I'm about to embark on this career path myself. Ugh I can't believe I just said 'career path'.
Some interesting thoughts here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix4BHHWTdqA
Ghandi looks cool
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