Develop Your Career: Music

Freelancing in classical music

Classical music is a very competitive area of work. Photo: Korean Cultural Centre UK
Working as a freelance musician allows you to play the music you want, with the people you want, when you want. You can structure your days and take on as much work that suits you.

How much should you charge?

Devising a pricing policy is one of the most important decisions creative entrepreneurs make about their businesses.

How to make a living in music

Digital recording studios, online music stores, on-demand streaming and webcasting. New technologies have greatly reduced the cost barriers to the creation, distribution and sale of music. So how do musicians generate income from these opportunities?

Making money from music

A lot of people want to get into music, but very few understand how they'll be paid once they do. Knowing more about the money means you'll be better armed to take on the business on your own terms.

A guide to the music industry

Who are the different people that make a signed act work? This is an overview of the various roles that work with music artists – understand what they do and where you can fit in.