Musicians have a unique opportunity to earn money doing what they love, but despite the creative freedom to make a living sharing their art, there can be a level of stress that arises when it comes to doing taxes and factoring in the financial side of performing....

Advanced technology has made it simpler than ever for independent musicians to record, produce, and distribute music without the financing of a record label. However, monetization and marketing continue to be two challenges that many are still trying to overcome. According to a report completed by the Future of Music Coalition, the average working musician makes just over $35,000 annually from their music career.