Editors note: After several months of talks with the U.S. Army, we’re happy to add Staff Sergeant Joshua DiStefano as a regular guest blogger to MusicianWages.com.
Josh has played piano as a soldier with the U.S. Army for 14 years and is currently stationed in…
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I keep detailed records of my freelance work during each year. I thought I would share how my income has changed between the start of the recession and now.
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If you’re interested in working as a musician on a cruise ship, the first thing to know is the different types of entertainment offered. Each cruise line has their own entertainment on board; however, generally, these positions are very similar industry-wide.
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Since 2008, MusicianWages.com has been publishing articles and interviews on topics that are important to working musicians. Thank you to everyone that has become a part of the vibrant musician community that surrounds and contributes to this site. You have made MusicianWages.com the website for…
Continue Reading →Allison Weiss is one of the hardest working singer/songwriters I know. We met through Lauren Zettler, who I play with regularly, and I’ve been able to watch Allison do her thing online and in person, from the audience and behind the scenes. I can honestly…
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