Hello,

Success in the music industry has many different paths so embrace your unique journey.

• You can put a day job to work for your future by interning or working in a position related to music (venues, labels, music schools, etc).
• Even teaching music as a side gig to supplement income could help as well.
• If you just want to make a reasonable or meager living playing music or working in the music industry, this is definitely realistic and not uncommon.
• The problem with the music industry is that success has very little to do with how musically talented you actually are.
• To encourage aspirants, the Department of Culture (under the Ministry of HRD) awards scholarships for advanced training in this field.
• Besides, numerous private bodies to aid through scholarships for advanced training in music.
• You should enroll in music school or ask a professional to guide you through.

Hope this helps!!