As a musician there are so many ways in which to make extra money whilst doing exactly what you love to do. There is no need to work in a burger bar or fast food restaurant when there are so many other routes in which to support your music career in its early stages. It can take a long time to build up to the big bucks and in the meantime I shall offer some ideas that you may not have thought of. These ideas will not only help to earn extra money but they will also allow you to be seen by people that can launch your career and get you work in the future; and why not earn money whilst you practice and sharpen your skills? This will help you to network and to meet influential people to aid you in your bid to becoming a professional musician. Playing at private parties is a great way to earn money as well as to get repeat bookings and get your name out there. Appeal to managers and owners of local bars and restaurants and offer your services for all private functions whether they are Birthday parties, Bar/Bat mitzvahs or any special events they may have. You could rent a suit and play at weddings, make sure you speak to all your local bridal shops and florists to let them know what you can offer and hand out business cards and maybe offer a commission percentage if they recommend you. Churches are a great place to advertise as this is generally free of charge and you will get a much larger response from all the community. Hotels are another good idea; many have functions and wedding parties that you could try to get booked for. Another idea is to work as a session musician and be available for other people’s recording sessions which will pay good money and give you regular work. You could also be a street musician and take up a spot in the busiest part of town; pretend it’s a performance and be paid by passers -by to entertain them. You can also teach; this is huge money and pays by the hour so you can earn a small fortune!
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