Making Music Work: Sustainable Portfolio Careers for Australian Musicians

该项目计划探索音乐家维持成功的职业生涯所需的条件和策略。大多数音乐家都有“组合职业”，包括表演、录音、创作、音乐指导、教学、社群活动、健康、零售和在线环境。这种现象--通常跨越音乐流派--很普遍，但没有得到很好的理解。该项目涉及对个别音乐家或合奏团的调查和12个深入的案例研究，旨在确定关键的成功因素和障碍。这些信息旨在提供培训、发展和支助机会。

This project plans to explore the conditions and strategies needed for musicians to sustain successful portfolio careers. Most musicians have ‘portfolio careers’, combining aspects of performance, recording, creation, music direction, teaching, community activities, health, retail and a presence in online environments. This phenomenon — often across music genres — is widespread but not well understood. The project involves surveys and 12 in-depth case studies of individual musicians or ensembles that will aim to identify key success factors and obstacles. This information is intended to inform opportunities for training, development and support.