Musicians have something that many people don’t have: they have a talent. There are those who were poor but became insanely rich, thanks to music. Although many musicians face financial challenges in the beginning, especially when their first few pieces don’t hit, those who don’t get deterred succeed in the long run.
There are many ways through which artists monetize their music, and live performance is one of them. Musicians make a lot of money through door split deals and show guarantees. Of course, live performance is an excellent source of income for those musicians who have already established a solid reputation in the music industry. Big names are able to pull large crowds and demand large fees. For those beginning artists who are yet to build a name, commanding a big audience is the biggest challenge. However, even $50 is money still.
Another way through which musicians make money is through album sales, even though it seems old fashioned. T
hey sell their albums, CDs and mixtapes to their fans. Since we live in the digital era, it is now possible for musicians to make money by selling digital albums.
Musicians are key players in the film industry. Every movie or television show must have a background song or a soundtrack, or they risk being creepy. Musicians obtain contracts to provide these soundtracks or background music, for these shows and movies. Some musicians also offer their music copyright rights to film producers for money.
Musicians also earn money through signing contracts with record labels. However, record labels don’t sign starters. They go for the big dogs that have a large following. So, if you’re still building an audience of your on, getting a record deal may be an uphill task. As such, you may need to explore other ways of monetizing your music.