A musician needs:musical ability and talent.technical skill in their area of specialisation.perseverance and determination to succeed in a very competitive industry.stamina to perform at their best for long periods of time.confidence in front of an audience.good time management and flexibility.More items... read more
Teaching and workshops are always a great source of stable income, while helping musicians grow their skills and network at the same time. Another great idea is to license out their music for ads, television, and movies. read more
Skills Required to Be a Musician Patience Good sense of timing and rhythm Devloping an ear for the Pitch of different notes Most Important, the motivation to Practice this next point is not needed to be a 'play by ear' musician Being able to read and interperet sheet music and various musical symbols Have a good voice that people will love Loves to sing, play instruments, etc. read more
When you have no Plan B to fall back on, Plan A will have to be what works out for you. In an interview I did with violinist Jenny Scheinman earlier this year, she described moving out of the house at age 16 and busking around Santa Cruz to make ends meet. read more