Musician profile on Websta in the Netherlands

What to include in your profile

Your Websta profile should show who you are and what you offer. Start with a clear, recent photo of yourself - ideally one that reflects how clients will experience you, whether that is performing, teaching, or in a studio setting.

Add a bio that covers your instrument or voice, your experience, and the kinds of work you take on. If you teach, mention age groups or skill levels. If you perform at events, say what genres and event types you handle. Keep it straightforward and honest.

List your services as separate items. For a musician, this might be: live performance for weddings, corporate events, or private functions; instrument lessons for beginners or advanced players; session recording; accompaniment for other performers; or composition and arrangement. Each service should have a brief description so people understand exactly what you offer.

Include photos of your work in action - you performing, your setup, your teaching space, or event settings where you have worked. Clients want to see evidence of what you do, not just read about it.

Booking and payment setup

Websta profiles support both online booking for fixed-price services and quote requests for custom work. A musician might use online booking for regular lesson slots with set pricing, or offer a quote request option so clients can describe their event or need and you can respond with your rate.

Payments from clients go directly to your bank account through Stripe, which you link to your profile. You set your own prices for each service. Make sure your pricing covers your time, travel if needed, and the value you deliver. You control when and how you work.

How people search for musicians in the Netherlands

On Websta, customers search by service type and location. If someone in Amsterdam needs a guitarist for a wedding, or a parent in Utrecht is looking for piano lessons, they browse the marketplace by service and place. The marketplace for musicians is at /marketplace/music.

Clients in the Netherlands may also find you through web search, social media, or word of mouth, then come to your profile to see availability and book or request a quote. Having your profile complete and up to date helps when people look you up online.

Languages for your profile

Publish your profile in Dutch as your main language. Many clients in the Netherlands are Dutch speakers. If you work with international clients or regularly perform for English-speaking audiences, adding an English version of your profile sections helps you reach that market too. Websta profiles support multiple languages, so you can offer both without duplication.

Working as an independent musician in the Netherlands

As a self-employed musician, you need to register as a sole trader - in Dutch, an eenmanszaak or zelfstandige - with the Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel, KvK). You can do this online and it takes about 15 minutes. You will receive a KvK number, which you may want to display on your profile.

You must keep records of your income and expenses, and file an annual tax return with the Dutch tax authority (Belastingdienst). If you earn above a certain threshold - check the current rules with the Belastingdienst - you may need to register for VAT (BTW). Health insurance and pension are your own responsibility, so budget for these costs.

If you teach music, there are no special licensing requirements in the Netherlands for most instrumental or vocal instruction. However, if you work with children or young people in any formal setting, check current safeguarding guidelines with your local authority or the sector body.

Set your own rates based on your experience, the market in your region, and your costs. Travel time to events, equipment wear, and preparation time all count. Compare rates locally and be realistic about what clients in your area expect to pay.

What to write first

In your first hour, write a short bio - three to five sentences covering your main instrument, your experience level, and the work you most want to do. Then list your core services with one-line descriptions. Upload one good photo of yourself.

Next, add prices or a note that you accept quote requests. Write in a straightforward, professional tone. You do not need perfect prose - clarity matters more. Clients want to know what you offer and how to reach you.

Once your profile is live, you can refine it over time. Add more photos as you have them, update your bio if your focus shifts, and keep your availability current. A complete profile that you update regularly tends to attract more inquiries than a half-finished one.