Patronage System

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Think about the following ideas when writing your post:

What were the advantages of the patronage system for composers and musicians?
What were the advantages of the patronage system for wealthy aristocrats?
What were the disadvantages of patronage? (Think about political power structures at the time.)
IF YOU COMPLETE ANY RESEARCH YOU MUST CITE IT!

The initial post requires a minimum of 250 words,