How many times have you heard that you CAN'T make money in classical music.  I'm like, this is a bad philosophy to teach.  I mean, what are we in academia doing if one can't make a living.  I'm not saying Quincy Jones rich, or even sticking in the same vein as classical music, say William Bolcom or Frank Tichelli. 
HOWEVER, there is a flaw with this type of thinking. 
Now we have to think OUTSIDE of the box.  Therefore, I like to say, "you can make money with classical chops!" 
I'll add more later!