Thanks for that, Vaneyes. D-I-Y is becoming something I see more commonly in Australia. Even things like musicians selling their self published cd's at gigs or when they are busking in the city streets. I think that the vast majority of musicians will not be millionaires like Hilary Hahn or Lang Lang, people like that. So what many do is have a day job and do music on the side. It is the reality in these tough economic times, and not only for classical musicians. So what I do is try when I can to support local musicians - by going to their gigs, buying their self made cds (which almost always pretty good) and spreading the word about them to friends and colleagues who are into music. That's another thing, word of mouth is still considered the best publicity. Exposure in the simplest of ways - like busking - can also reap benefits of many kinds. Eg. one of my favourite singers of decades past, Edith Piaf, was discovered by a cabaret owner singing in the streets of Paris. The rest, as they say, was history. So maybe there is a bit of silver lining to this dark rain cloud? KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid. Maybe things can be done without the middle men in their fancy suits? Or maybe we just need a mix of things & solutions as the article suggests, not all on the corporate model, which does not apply to all musos out there anyway.
