WAYS TO MAKE MONEY AS A MUSICIAN
It’s undoubtedly frustrating sometimes to figure out how to earn a full-time income from music. It takes time for the inconsistent flow (or dribble) of money to level out. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to earn money from your current skills. 1. STREAMING As you just read, streaming is now the most significant source of income for artists. And while at the start, streaming may only give you a ha’penny or two, it can multiply once you begin to get featured on the Spotify editor playlists. 2. TICKET SALES An obvious source of moolah is the profits from your gig’s ticket sales! Live shows make up 23% on average of an artist’s income, so start planning, tune-up and get contacting venues! 3. SPONSORSHIP Partnering with sponsors is a very efficient method for putting on live shows that you wouldn’t be able to afford by yourself. Now, bear in mind, you’ll have to create a list of all the show’s expenses, as well as deciding who’ll be paying what before reaching out to any potential