Making Money From Music

There are more TV channels and movies popping up all the time. If that wasn’t enough, Netflix has been creating more and more original content for their platform. There are more opportunities for you to get your music placed in movies and TV shows than ever, assuming you have the goods music supervisors are looking…

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about ways to generate revenue that accrues every month without a bunch of extra work. Many entrepreneurs do this – set up an online course or build an app – and let it make money every month. This is called passive income. The best way to set this up…

Things are tough out there. There are still many ways to make money as a musician, but if you aren’t proactive and innovative in your approach, you could easily find yourself without sufficient income to sustain your art. To avoid this situation, you should educate yourself on the various income streams available – not just…

For most of us, being a working full-time musician is more of a dream than a reality. It can be hard to make enough money to support yourself without having to give away precious hours to a “real job”. I’m not here to tell you that you can make music into a full-time gig right…

There’s one inescapable truth about music careers – you need money to make them happen. And though it’s perfectly fine to work a day job or a side gig to piece together the funding you need for your recording projects, tours, merch and other expenses, it’s also good to be aware of other sources of…

Many artists dream of one day earning a sponsorship deal with their favorite clothing company or big brand. The good news is that this dream may not be that far out of reach. The not-so-good news is that it’s going to take some work. You have to build a following, and you have to know…

You’ve seen the acronym, you’ve heard people talking about it, but do you really know what ASCAP is? Are you feeling lost between ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC, and wondering whether or not any of them are even worth your time? Well let me tell you, it is definitely worth your time, and it’s probably not…

You’ve heard about royalties before – artists living off of royalties, not getting paid enough royalties, etc. But do you understand what it all means? How it all works? Probably not! But you should, and you can definitely grasp the basics after a little bit of reading. The first thing you need to understand is…

In the right hands, money is a valuable tool for furthering a worthy vision. In the wrong hands, money is little more than a means to an end. The problem (or prospect) isn’t with money – it’s with the individual using it! Some have a lot, and some have a little. For those that have…

Looking to make money in the music industry? Then you better throw away your preconceived notions and open up your mind, because it doesn’t always come from places you think it should, when you think it should. The good news? You can definitely make more money in music. The bad news? You might have to…

Session work is great for supplementing your music income. Some musicians actually make a full-time living out of it, and that’s not beyond the scope of possibilities for you either. However, getting established can take time. You have to build connections and differentiate yourself in some way. Without that, you’ll never become the go-to person…

There are more ways to make money from a single than you might think. In an age where selling music is becoming harder and harder, it’s good to know that there are still ways of creating multiple sources of income. Fair warning; your notions of “good taste” and “selling out” might be challenged here a…

Today we’re going to look at crowdfunding for musicians and music industry professionals. By now you’re probably familiar with the term crowdfunding, and may even know of companies like KickStarter, Indiegogo, GoFundme, and other fund raising platforms. Their popularity is increasing as they provide a real way to raise the money you need to do…

Kickstarter and other crowdfunding sites have been a huge help for many musicians in terms of getting a nice cash injection in their music careers. These platforms make it possible to raise quite a bit of money in a short time – an often essential need when you’re trying to take your music career to…