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After watching this, you’ll understand why it’s so hard to being a touring musician these days.

Almost no one is making any money selling music these days. Few can make a living from streaming revenue. Licensing and sync opportunities are either few and far between or non-existent. The only way, we’re told, to make any kind of money is by playing live.

But is that true? Mary Spender is such a working artist. In this video, she outlines just how difficult it for the touring musician today. (Via Rick J)

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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