Solo Artist/Band Member (Original Music)
Funding
Ticket sales · Streaming & digital sales · Merch · Grants · Label or self-funding
Structure
Independent or label-supported · Artist-led creative and business model
Credentials
No formal credential required · Strong performance ability and original artistic voice
Responsibilities
Writing and rehearsing original music
Performing live shows
Recording and releasing music
Touring and logistics
Marketing and audience development
Pros
High creative autonomy · Strong artistic identity · Scales with audience growth
Challenges
Financial instability early on · Self-management required · Emotional and creative vulnerability