Reddit reviews Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music
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Besides what the above says, there are industry jobs in retail, manufacturer's sales rep. If you develop deep expertise in DAWs, recording and live sound tech, those are in demand skills. You might think about learning instrument building and repair, working in video games/film/radio/TV/online advertising, etc.
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also some books that may be in your library: http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Talent-Creating-Successful-Career/dp/0195382595
http://www.amazon.com/The-Savvy-Musician-Building-Difference/dp/0982307500/
Not OP but I am a jazz musician. Yes and no. Be aware that a music career doesn't just automatically happen because you are a good enough musician, unless you're incredible or incredibly lucky. I HIGHLY recommend reading the book Beyond Talent before deciding on music as a career. You will have to act as your own booking agent, social media manager, and tons of other bullshit until you are a self-sustaining business. Or get picked up by someone already nationally known if you want to be a sideman, but that doesn't happen as often as it used to 50 and even 25 years ago. Also, be ready for private lessons to be a major part of your income for a while, possibly forever.