Music Entrepreneur/Founder

Entrepreneurship & Independent Music Businesses
Written By Thomas Kurtz

Funding
Client fees · Product sales · Grants · Mixed revenue streams

Structure
Founder-led businesses · Freelance or small teams

Credentials
Business literacy · Industry experience · Self-directed learning

Responsibilities

  • Launching music-related ventures

  • Defining services or products

  • Managing finances

  • Marketing and growth strategy

Pros
Full autonomy · Mission-aligned work · Flexible hybrid careers

Challenges
Income instability early on · High personal responsibility

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