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# Talent vs. Taste. The Ugly Truth.
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/talent-vs-taste-the-ugly-truth/
- Published: 2013-06-02T11:28:00.000Z
- Updated: 2013-06-02T11:28:00.000Z
- Description: There’s an ugly truth in the music industry: the industry is flawed and unfair. The highest paid musicians may not be the most talented. As a musician, should you diversify. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2013/06/talent-vs-taste-the-ugly-truth.html]
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- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Think Tank, demand, diversify, flaws, Matthew Jones, music, Music Business, music industry, Natalie Cheng, paid, style, talent, taste, truth, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:43

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There’s an ugly truth in the music industry: the industry is flawed and unfair. The highest paid musicians may not be the most talented. As a musician, should you diversify yourself and play more styles of music? According to **Matthew Jones**

, you may be more valuable and get more gig opportunities if you diversify. Check out the rest of his post on 

[](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/talent-vs-taste-the-ugly-truth.html?ref=hypebot.com)[Music Think Tank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/talent-vs-taste-the-ugly-truth.html?ref=hypebot.com)

. What are your thoughts on talent vs. taste?  

“Unfortunately salary is not dictated by the level of talent in our capitalist structure, but the **most in demand style of music**.” 

([Read On](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/talent-vs-taste-the-ugly-truth.html?ref=hypebot.com))