One of my near future goals/dreams is to be able to live in Japan a few years and support myself AND save money by playing electronic music in the streets with a laptop, a step sequencer and a few portable synths. Is this possible at all? I don't know much about the Japanese people's stance on foreigners trying to earn a living this way. I have some talent, having been in music schools since a very young age and I've also been teaching music at elementary schools as well as junior highs in Finland the last 5 or so years.
I would be "reading" my surroundings and the people and adjust the style of music accordingly. From spacey, experimental ambient to more danceable samba, drum n bass, trip hop, jazz etc.
Would I have any chance of making a living only by performing on the streets or would it be better to give out demo cd's to club owners?
I'd really appreciate any insights on my issue! Thanks!
Here's some of my music (old ones, I can upload some more recent stuff if it helps):
Reef Frog
YouTube - ReefFrog's Channel