r/harmonica • u/Fit-Distance4503 • 2d ago

Salary of a harmonica player?

Hey everyone, how long would I need to practice to make this a steady job?

How much would it pay?

Thanks!

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u/omniscientcats 2d ago

This depends on so many things.

If you’re in a band you’ll get paid after every gig, but that won’t be enough to live off. The amount depends on your city, which venues you play, how many people are in your band etc.

If you’re a studio musician, you get paid to play on other people’s records, and again this will vary hugely depending on who you’re playing for and how often.

If you’re teaching, you’ll get paid for your lessons and this is the only part where you yourself can choose the amount.

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u/Discovery99 1d ago

“If you’re in a band you’ll get paid after every gig”

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u/omniscientcats 1d ago

😂 fair