I’m a musician who supported myself with a regular job and played on the side. This allowed me the lifestyle I preferred and ability to play whatever I wanted without having to worry about selling out to make ends meet. This is a decision I made in the 1970s.
For most musicians there is little money to be made in this industry and it is getting worse. While I sort of feel sorry for them they made their choice and I made mine. Money for nothing and the chicks for free, right?
Me too. Same situation. And very little moolah for studio work,