“How do I make money from music?”
It’s a question I’ve gotten more times than I can count.
And as someone who has spent the better part of two decades in the music business, it’s a question I’m certainly qualified to answer.
Many independent artists focus on turning streaming into their sole source of income, but in my experience, the musicians who cultivate successful, multi-decade careers are those with many irons in the fire.
So, to that end, here are 13 different ways to make money from a career in music.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Streaming
1:40 - Stock licensing
2:18 - Sync licensing
2:57 - Sell or license beats
3:40 - Play shows
4:06 - Play music for hire
4:45 - Produce other artists
5:52 - Be a session player
6:55 - Sell merch
7:41 - Sell samples
8:14 - Sell presets
9:14 - Offer consultations
10:09 - Sell a course
10:54 - Outro
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