We live in the quote "Real World" and many say get a real job, but I feel if you really have the talent you can make a living at it. Music is a sacrifice, and I feel it is possible to have a day time job and still make it as a musician it you work hard enough.
2006-07-16 10:47:41 · 10 answers · asked by Vinyleyes 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Lots of people have "made it" in a band. If they thought it was unreasonable they never would have tried and then they definitely would not have made it. For some people who don't have the talent, yes, it is unreasonable...but how would anyone ever know if they didn't try? I think it's better for someone to try and fail rather than to never try and always wonder what might have been.
2006-07-16 10:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends how you judge "making it". If you can turn decent cash and you're playing originals, you're already doing extremely well. But even that isn't going to pay the bills. Most musicians at that level can just about fund the music itself, and that's all.
If you are an interesting band, get an agent. Try it out for a few gigs. You may enjoy the money, if not the gigs. But in my view, if people fork out serious cash for a non-covers band, then that band is GOOD. Keep going. Good luck.
2006-07-16 10:51:38 · answer #2 · answered by wild_eep 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the talent and determination along with a lot of luck then of course it's possible.As far as having a full time daytime job and making it as a top act I really don't think so but if you are content playing at the local club level then I say yes as once you make it to the top everything revolves around staying there and the lifestyle it requires. Just remember what "bon Scott" of AC/DC crooned " IT'S A LONG WAY TO THE TOP IF YOU WANNA ROCK AND ROLL"
2006-07-16 10:57:47 · answer #3 · answered by hjbergel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long are you willing to give your dream, THAT is a better question. My ex just gave up after ten long years. He has no health insurance or any real possessions and he just turned 30. He's starting all over and has nothing to show for his ten years.
Making it is such a tricky thing in this over commercialized world. I've known many bands who are amazing but never made it big. Hell my friend's band was managed by Joey Ramone up until his death and they make enough to live but just barely. It's a rough road and if you really want it you have to give up so much.
2006-07-16 10:53:54 · answer #4 · answered by Sara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if u have TALENT ,TIME ,LOOKS,MONEY,AND P.R. U CAN MAKE IT ..TRY TO GET ON SHOWS LIKE AMERICAN IDOL IF U ARE REALLY GOOD..PLAY WHERE EVERY U CAN at bars and parties the crowd will let u know if u are good enough to compete with the big boys and make a living from your music ... IS THAT YoUR REAL PIC? good luck
2006-07-16 10:56:17 · answer #5 · answered by lindaann_56 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that you should follow your dream. The ones that give up never get anywhere. Stuck in a rut all their lives. Take a chance. Whats the worst that could happen. You'll enjoy playing while trying to succeed.
2006-07-16 10:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you have talent and you play an instrument you can do that as a living without ever being heard of
2006-07-16 10:50:55 · answer #7 · answered by mojopez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not unreasonable at all. If you work hard at something you can accomplish it
2006-07-16 10:49:48 · answer #8 · answered by big&rich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah. totally. anything is possible. anything. you just set your heart on it and um just do it. dont give up man. rock on.
no im not a hippie
2006-07-16 10:52:19 · answer #9 · answered by leroyjenkinson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No- you should always try and follow your dreams.
2006-07-16 10:49:04 · answer #10 · answered by Bebe1016 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋