Need information about the music business

[steve2470]

To be more specific, my 14 year old son wants to go full-time, one day, into the music business as a performer. He hasn't made up his mind which instrument, etc. He'd probably be in a band playing rock or alternative. He might play guitar or be a keyboardist.

I fully support his desire. However, I want him to be realistic and be able to survive somehow while he works to achieve his dream.

Can someone 1- point me to some good websites with realistic information about the business and 2- give me any tips for my son ?

Thank you very kindly for your time.

Steve

on edit: corrected sentence