How to Develop a Portfolio Career

Like many professional musicians, I started my journey in the industry by focusing exclusively on my abilities as a performer and then working out how to monetise these skills. And while performing and recording is a wonderful way to make a living, the reality is that this type of work is irregular and can, therefore, make it difficult to have a consistent and reliable income. To mitigate this risk, more and more musicians are forging their own version of a portfolio career that brings together multiple income streams. These activities may be directly related to their specialism or may see them branching off into unforeseen areas. And because musicians are creative