"This is not a lucrative living. It's a vocation. We do this because we love this and are passionate about it," wrote Singapore's king of swing Jeremy Monteiro in a Facebook post.
"This is not a lucrative living. It's a vocation. We do this because we love this and are passionate about it," wrote Singapore's king of swing Jeremy Monteiro in a Facebook post.
How much can musicians expect to earn these days then? Someone with freelance club gigs, the occasional corporate gig, and a regular or freelance teaching stint can earn S$4,000 to S$8,000 a month, said Jeremy, who turned 64 earlier this month. In his Facebook post, Monteiro also acknowledged the"certain level of recognition" he's gained over the decades that allows him to ask for large fees to play in corporate events"because corporations find resonance with me". He expressed gratitude for his various long-time supporters, who have given him moral and financial support, allowing him to sustain his career.
"Build community, build a legion of followers and supporters who will come see you when you play, making you an attraction that hirers will want to hire." These include people in different genres or languages of music, to film and TV producers, visual artists, dancers and choreographers, and theatre practitioners."Especially those at your level of experience with whom you can build collaborations that may last many years," he advised.
Most musicians are"workers in Singapore like everyone else", Monteiro wrote,"except without medical benefits and retirement funds, but we still pay tax."
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