Have you always admired those who play the piano for a living and have long wanted to try it out for yourself? Are you reluctant to invest time, money, and energy to hone your piano skills because you feel it will be a money drain? What if you could earn money from leveling up your skill? That may be good enough reason to sign up for piano lessons in South Jordan.
Oh, yes; it’s possible to earn good money as a pianist. Did you know that the average salary of a pianist in Utah is about $55,400? That’s good money. If you are wondering how exactly you could go about earning money by playing the piano even as you sharpen your skills, here are a few options:
1. Become a church pianist
If you are a religious person who attends church regularly, you may want to help your church out. You could be a full-time or part-time member of your church choir. You could also get paid to play the piano at other church functions that take place throughout the year. And while you may not be paid very highly as a professional piano player in another setting, you will be getting the spiritual satisfaction that comes with helping out your church.
2. Play at weddings
Never underestimate just how much you can make at wedding functions. Utah, in particular, has a decent number of weddings. Every year, 8.4 weddings per 1000 people take place in the state. So there is a huge market there.
Good music is one of the most important aspects of any wedding ceremony. Most people are very particular about the songs played during the wedding march, for the first dance of the newly married couple, and as part of overall entertainment for the guests. If you have taken the time to sharpen your piano playing skills, you may be able to memorize the more popular wedding songs and start earning some additional income from playing at weddings. And the great thing about this option is that you can work on other things on weekdays and concentrate on building your piano business on weekends.
3. Join a band and play at local entertainment sports or events
If you look around, there are many opportunities for playing music in South Jordan. And the best thing about it is that you don’t have to do it alone. You can join a local band that is looking for a pianist and work as a team to provide live music at local entertainment spots or at local events.
Are there any communities or organizations that regularly schedule musical entertainment? Reach out to those groups. You can also provide entertainment for corporate events taking place in your area and even beyond. Then there are the local restaurants that partner with homegrown bands to provide live music to their patrons on given days of the week or on the weekend. See if you can get included in their schedule.
If you think about it, there are many opportunities for you to make money as a pianist. Isn’t the opportunity to make money while feeding your soul a good enough reason? Think about it!
