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# Rhapsody Of Fire’s Tom Hess: Music Career Advice, Interview And Review
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/tom-hess-music-career-advice-interview-and-review/
- Published: 2012-11-06T09:33:49.000Z
- Updated: 2012-11-06T09:33:49.000Z
- Description: Building a career as an artist can be hard and you may continually hear “words of wisdom”. However, not all the advice will work especially if they are from people. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/11/tom-hess-music-career-advice-interview-and-review.html]
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- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Think Tank, Artist, career advice, Income, Interviews, musician, Natalie Cheng, Ryan Buckner, Success, Tom Hess, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:49

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Building  
a career as an artist can be hard and you may continually hear “words  
of wisdom”. However, not all the advice will work especially if they are  
from people that do not have much experience or success. On [Music Think](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/tom-hess-music-career-advice-interview-and-review.html?ref=hypebot.com)  
[Tank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/tom-hess-music-career-advice-interview-and-review.html?ref=hypebot.com), **Ryan Buckner** interviews one guy who has been successful: [Tom Hess](https://www.hypebot.com/how-to-make-your-music-career-highly-profitable-and-sustainable/)  
from metal band Rhapsody Of Fire. Check out the full interview and  
advice [here](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/tom-hess-music-career-advice-interview-and-review.html?ref=hypebot.com).

“The key to making good money in a stable and secure manner is to accumulate **many sources** of passive music-related income. By doing this, you eliminate your reliance on a single income.”
  
  
 ([Read On](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/tom-hess-music-career-advice-interview-and-review.html?ref=hypebot.com))  
  
What’s the best music career advice you’ve received?