30-year-old makes almost $750 an hour playing music at weddings—in 2023, he brought in over $176,000

Jason Nelson has been playing piano and saxophone at weddings and events full time since 2020. Here's his best advice for other musicians who want to go pro.

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30-year-old makes almost $750 an hour playing music at weddings—in 2023, he brought in over $176,000

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