Reader Question: What are some questions to ask musicians during an interview? Answer: If you’re a music journalist or are going to be interviewing a musician for whatever reason, it’s important to ask the right questions. The right questions will make the musicians look good, as well as make for a better interview for your [...]

Question: Should musicians play for free? This is the age old question, and one that will get different answers depending on who you ask. Sometimes playing gigs for free can be beneficial, while other times is can actually reduce your chances of getting paid for gigs. From what I’ve seen, it’s best to take gigs [...]

Question: Should I release my album for free? No, you should not release your album for free. If you want people to take you seriously as a musician, you need to draw the line and stop giving away so much free music. It’s possible to occasionally give out a song or two to gain new [...]

Question: Should I quit my job to pursue my dream music career? In this article we will look at reasons for and against quitting your day job to pursue music. At the end, I will give you my personal thoughts on the matter, and a solution that could give you the best of both worlds. [...]

Note: This article is not tax advice, and should not be seen as that. Please refer to the tax rules in your country too get the most accurate information. Question: Do musicians pay taxes? Yes, if you’re in a country that requires it, all musicians should pay taxes. Musicians do after all deal with an [...]

Question: Do musicians listen to their own music? While this will vary from musician to musician, yes, a lot of musicians do listen to their own music. There are two a few reasons why a musician would do this: They Can Learn From Listening To Their Own Songs Making music is a learning process. It’s [...]