From reading “The Cycle – Managing Arts Organizations”, it made me think a lot about how arts organizations get financial support, based on their mission. Basically, have a strong mission, share it with the world, and get support from people who believe in your mission (and/or love your music).
Patreon seems like a great way to do this – people who believe in your mission can support you, and so it isn’t just a charity-type dynamic, you can offer behind the scenes perks or benefits for people who want to know more about you or your art, for $1, $5 a month or whatever. I found a good youtube video on the subject, I’ll drop here.
That book “The Cycle” is also a great resource… theoretical, but nonetheless gives great ideas and examples of what it takes to survive from making art.