As many of us know, its really tough out there for a composer. The idea of a stable job is fleeting at best, and most will have to look towards an outside line of work to supplement the lack of financial stability. But do we truly know how hard it is out there?
How prepared do you feel you are to make it as a composer?
The following article expands upon just how hard the prospects of making composing a form of income is. It also offers a new way of thinking that may help in some small way:
http://www.newmusicbox.org/articles/Composing-a-Life-Or-How-I-Learned-to-Stop-Worrying-and-Love-the-Dollar/
Respond to the article: do you feel he over simplifies a complex issue or did you learn anything new about this topic?
And what about you, How will you (or how did you) face this situation?