"Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits."You all know the drill about getting work on weekends. You apply everywhere, follow up in a few days and follow up again until someone calls you up for an interview. After a short, nerve racking interview, you find that you've got yourself a minimum wage job that will choke up your weekends till who knows when. There, you know how to do it.
I know you are spending a fortune to go to college but here is the reality - 99.9% of all music business internships are unpaid. I know it does not seem fair but the truth is there are so many people looking to get started that payment is not usually offered. So if making money is on your goal list, you will need to get a second job to feed your passion around music jobs. Don't let a little thing like money keep you from your dream.
There are also some lessons in Mr. Job's life and legacy that we should all be aware of and remember. At a time when unemployment is at an all time high, for some reason, everybody seems to think that the government should create jobs for all of those people who don't have them. But is that really what we want, government created jobs? Can the government actually pay for those jobs after it creates them? In both cases, the answer is probably not.
Finding a job as a musician can be made easier by knowing the right people. Having contacts is a great way to land a job. If you are trying to find a job in your local town, it is important to find out who the local music coordinators are. Those in the local entertainment scene, wedding coordinators and others who are responsible for organizing different events are always looking for musicians. It is not too difficult to know who music sector these people are, and with time you can have them calling you every time they have an event to organize. They only way these people will be willing to work with you, is if you prove to them that you can be reliable and professional. With time you can build a career as a full-time musician.
Getting out there as a bass player and networking, playing with as many musicians as you can. Jam sessions are a great way to meet other musicians. Check your local town or city for jam sessions; you may meet professional musicians who may need a bass player to stand in or a place in a professional band.
Starting any home business is a major decision and not one to be taken lightly. You need to be prepared mentally, emotionally, and financially. Someone doesn't just walk away from their day job if they are not mature enough to make a commitment to work their business. Someone doesn't just walk away from their day jobs if they can't make the mortgage payment one month later. But once you are fully prepared to take the leap, there's no looking back. And if you become successful, that decision will be looked back upon fondly as a turning point in your life.
Caribbean people have always been known for their music. This music will definitely reside in the hearts of music lovers. It is a genre that can be played all the time. It can uplift your mood giving you a positive feel.