I think making a living from music has got harder across the board...on the professional side of things. But there's plenty of cash in music , just got to get a bucket in the revenue stream.
From my reading blogs etc...musicians (instruments only) have a hard time of it, guess there's always someone cheaper about now and good.
I think if you're a band or lone performer...lots and lots of gigging , selling merch etc ..may make it possible...something that the internet has helped with.
With the placing of songs, well i see the good all rounders can do ok , making music for synchronisation on films or TV.
And then the romantic idea of getting a song with a major artist. This is the dream that most on here would want.
It's all or nothing in the music game...
Some points to consider ,that i can think of.
1) They have to see how they can make money out of you.
2) You have to have better songs than they have, or at least material
they can't easily say no to.
3) You need to be seen has a trustworthy player, they need to like you.
4) Every cut is a miracle.
But at the end of the day, they're just a bunch of people that drink coffee and talk.
I had a few Tweets with the producer of The Daily Show..7.3 million followers( the show) and have got a load of likes...ok it's not anything but, you get your name out there.
