The Cold Economics of Instrumental Music: Why Singers Win

The Cold Economics of Instrumental Music: Why Singers Win

In this video, I break down why instrumentalists—especially pianists—often earn significantly less than vocal artists, despite their musical skill and harmonic knowledge.

I explain how supply and demand, marketability, and the mass appeal of simple, lyric-driven pop music overshadow the complexity of jazz, gospel, and instrumental improvisation. Using real-world examples, I explore why chord voicings, advanced progressions, and virtuosic playing often go undervalued in today’s music economy.

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