[k-mcgrady]

Exactly that's what I would recommend. The only catch is what if you're just starting out and don't have 1000 fans?

[jdjb]

Work a real job and live frugally putting your savings towards your dream job. That's how most startups get launched.

[tomjen3]

Work harder and figure out who the gatekeepers are, then get on reddit and/or youtube. Grow your subscribers to 10k and that should be enough to get 10% to back you with money.

I am not saying it is easy, but given that you have spent years learning to play, you should be able to spend a couple months to get noticed.

[Argorak]

Well, find an agent that likes what you do and willing to bet some money on you... like... wait! A record company!