Every generation says that music is getting worse, but I think it's actually getting better. While in the past people were confined to whatever music was played on the radio, or available in the local record store, now it's possible to stream music in literally every conceivable genre. In the past, I wouldn't be able to access some terrific works created by small artists due to the difficulties in distribution.

The life of a musician is difficult today, but this has also always been the case. Musicians make money by playing live and selling merchandise; this was true in the past and still is true now.