Advice to Transition into the Music Industry?

I’m in my early 30s and realizing that I’m on a quick road to misery. I’ve been a musician in the area for about 15 years and have worked the typical restaurant/warehouse jobs to make ends meet.

I am hoping to shed those industries and dive headfirst into actually working in music. While playing in bands and such has been fun, I do want to actually work and be involved hands on within the industry if I’m not performing on stage.

What steps could I take to start transitioning into this world? I’m open to any and all opportunities.

15+ years performing popular, classical, and theatre gigs 6+ years professional studio intern Unfinished degrees in music business and sound recording Ability and willingness to relocate, no hard ties to Chicago.

I’m happy to be a runner, adjust lights, run cable, stand side stage and hold a towel for a singer, whatever. Front of house (tickets, security) are not my strong suit, but if it can get me to the BOH I’d be open to it.

This is not an ad. Just looking for some direction.

Thanks y’all!