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A dark cloud over the Music Industry but Hope on the Horizon

In 2020, the music industry has been devastated by the restrictions set by the

government. A survey conducted byThe Australian LiveMusic Business Councilfound that
about 70% of live music businesses have seen a drop in revenue by 75-100% since lockdowns
began. Some had no choice but to shut down, and those that struggled to stay afloat had little to
no income. Know more about the survey here:
https://almbc.org.au/news/survey-results-confirm-crisis-in-australian-live-music-business

 

Let’s take a closer look at the musicians. The typical ones who don’t have a film crew,

marketing team, and a multimillion-dollar corporation backing them for the digital marketplace.
I’m talking about the local pub bands. Uncle Joe with his guitar playing a regular gig.

Professional bands that play at weddings and clubs. For some, it might mean losing a part-time
income. For most, it is almost like losing a part of yourself, a full-time income, a career, and a
future they have carefully planned for years. This might mean losing a hobby, a passion for
playing music, and the ability to put food on the table. 

 

How do we look at the horizon through this dark cloud looming over the music industry?

It’s hard to fix large complex problems, but we can do small things to contribute to creating a
difference. As we turn even more digital, technologies help to ease our burdens, and we make

an even more robust community. Yes, we might be missing interacting with our favorite bands in
real life, but we could continually talk to them on their social media pages. Merchandises are
available to be bought online. The music industry could continue to thrive if we can continue to
support each other. Imagine a community of musicians coming together to keep the music
industry alive.

 

InstruShare.com.au is a peer-to-peer hireplace for musical instruments. Dust off the

guitar that hasn’t been played for a year. It’s uncle Joe, celebrity Kate, store owner Larry, and
music teacher Kim. It’s you and me. A breath of fresh air to some who have been left behind

and an opportunity to those willing to take the plunge. You can continue to contribute to the
community by utilizing the instruments that you have.

Hire out your own instrument for free at https://instrushare.com.au/login and share the love!

 

 

 

 

A New Business Model. Just for Musos?

 

 

Imagine having a room full of different guitars collecting dust, and you’ve got bills to pay.

You don’t want to sell any of them, but you need to eat. TradingEconomics states that “The
annual inflation rate in Australia rose to 3.5% in Q4 2021 from 3.0% in Q3” and “is expected to
be 4.50 percent by the end of this quarter”. Know more about the statistics here:
https://tradingeconomics.com/australia/inflation-cpi

 

If you’ve ever taught before, you know what a difference music can make to someone’s

life. Some people can’t afford your instrument, or they may just want to try it out. Help to give
them the gift of music and see that smile on their face. Let’s cut to the chase. If you’re a
musician, you want to say you earn a living in the music industry. Don’t deny it. You know it’s
true.

 

InstruShare.com.au is another way to achieve that. It’s a peer-to-peer hireplace for

musical instruments. List your item, share, and earn some extra income. Wouldn’t it be great to
say you were one of the first that capitalized on this great opportunity in ten years? This is not
just for musicians. If you want to try something new, or your child does, but you’re not sure of
their commitment, start small by hiring from Andrew down the road, who you know has a great
saxophone he never uses. Tell him about InstruShare.com.au so he can share the love.

 

Image Reference:
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Buying vs Hiring

 

We all know what it was like as a child going from one hobby to the next. For a while you’re into karate, then soccer. Sometimes we think we’re going to be builders, then rock stars. Parents can find it difficult to keep up with their child’s latest craze. Some items can be beyond the family budget and are avoided. Music teachers around the world are used to the look of hesitation on parents' faces when they realize their child wants to learn an instrument that costs thousands of dollars. However, hard as it may seem when it comes to developing children’s hobbies, this still needs a whole lot of focus since it greatly helps in a child’s growth and development, especially in expressing his or herself and increasing self-esteem. To know more about the benefits of a child having hobbies, check it out here: https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/hobbies-are-healthy/#gs.z23owl

With all these points, there is no need to worry about letting your child be exposed to the field of music and testing it out as his or her hobby. Now we can try before we buy with InstruShare.com.au, a peer-to-peer instrument hireplace.

There are music stores that have heaps of customers who enter the store to “just have a look” or to “hang out with the guitars”. Now the attendant can offer the customer a hire to try it out. If you’re a customer, just ask, “is this item listed on InstruShare.com.au?”

What are you waiting for? Hire high-quality musical instruments at https://instrushare.com.au/login and share the love!

 

 

Trash or Treasure? Refurb and Renew. 

In our consumerist-throw-away society, it’s easy to look at an old instrument and be tempted by the temporary feeling of buying something new to throw the old one in the bin. If you’ve ever spent time in a second-hand dealers’ lair, you’ll see how a new life can be given to an instrument from another era. It’s amazing the simple remedies anyone can pick up themselves. For example: if your drums are dirty and corroded, try using some fine steel wool on the chrome, glass cleaner on the wrapping, and a crème cleanser on the heads. These are items you can pick up from your local hardware shop or supermarket. If in doubt, ask your second-hand dealer for advice or some internet videos for tips. Caution: when using chemicals, always test in an inconspicuous place first in case there’s visible damage.

 

Instruments are like classic cars and artwork. Some people are collectors, some are dealers, and some do a bit of both. They may buy and sell where they think they’ll make a profit, but when they see that antique to complete their collection, they’ll hold onto it. Plus,  Creating a second-hand-based business is not bad at all. With this, check out this article about the benefits of supporting second-hand shopping: https://www.hennepin.us/choose-to-reuse/tips/benefits-of-buying-secondhand  

 

Now you can hire out your old treasures without really parting with them. InstruShare.com.au is a peer-to-peer instrument hireplace that allows you to set your own hire price AND security deposit…..just in case. Most music shops will be selling the latest series by current brands. But what if you want the same kind of viola you saw in that movie from the fifties? There might be a collector in your city who has it. Let them know about InstruShare.com.au so everybody wins.

 
 

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