Budget Line Items For Artists

I know…The title makes a pretty giant assumption…

That you have something, anything that resembles a monthly budget.

But considering you do…add these:

One massage a month- go to the mall…in the carpeted expanse between the bedazzling station and brown sugar encrusted assorted nuts kiosk, there are some massage chairs.  Pay the man $25 and he will massage you for 30 minutes.  Tip him, because he did a good job and you’ll be coming back…monthly.

One vocal lesson a month- it’ll run you $75 or $100, but it will help you, a lot…as oppose to the $200 per month you spend on alcohol and caffeine, which is not good for your voice.

A counseling session- musicians are certified nuts, it’s important to at least get to the point where you can admit this and have a clue as to what type of crazy you are.  How do you find a good counselor? Ask one of your sane friends…that’s how they got to be that way.  Do you really want the cheapest counselor you can find? Be willing to spend $100ish

Make your bed in the morning- this is totally free. Also, this is now your mother speaking. Do this for a month and get back to me on how you feel.  It’s been a very helpful habit for me and a lot of people I have a lot of respect for.

Don’t just pick one or two…do all of them.  

Or don’t.

 
p.s.  I almost forgot, a basic gear insurance policy will run you $12 per month.  For all the things you should add to your budget immediately, you’re an idiot if you don’t add this one.


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