Beyond Spotify: 13 Ways I Make Money from Music

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[marcotrosi]

I feel there are 2 types of people/reactions when someone watches this video - those who get excited and motivated, and those who get discouraged and frustrated.

[Kinetic-Tone]

I think anyone who puts their mind to it can make a good living in music. You gave me a bunch of great ideas as I start pursuing this route.

[SanathKumarNaibhi]

Huge respect to you Joe! I had subscribed to your channel years ago (31 days to better recording free pdf era & before that). I had unsubscribed from your channel last few years ago. But now I'm back to learn more. I think now what you tell makes more sense or let's say relevant to me because now I'm a full-time musician and I also offer production services. Back then I was not implementing enough of your advice. But now, I have more chances of implementing, and like you said, making music for clients will teach you a lot! Anyway, thank you so much for providing such great value for such a long time! And listening to my self-talk out of gratitude towards you. Because your videos I watched back then have influenced me. Many of the things you told in this video which I already know of are actually things that I learnt from your videos & free pdfs back then! Thank You again! 😇🙏🏻

[thejasontlewis]

I've been recording for 35 years as an artist and an engineer. I was fortunate enough to live in NYC and do relatively well with my band at the time. Worked with a lot of great people in great studios with great gear. After we left NYC, I ended up going to grad school for writing in Iowa and now I make my living doing review and commentary on consumer tech. The more I do that, the more I wish I'd made music more of what my channel does.
Not sure how to square that circle, but I've enjoyed watching your videos a lot over the years. You're one of the only "studio recording YouTubers" I've watched regularly for a long time.

[rafaelbaffini]

Great video. I believe that our 16 years old self could never dream about making a living from those income sources because they didn’t exist at the time and we had a very romantic idea about recording and touring.

As we get older, we see things differently and give priority to balancing work and family. Nowadays, being a rock star is not what I would consider a good career.

At some point in the past, I was playing gigs five times a week. Now, I barely leave my home studio.

[peterelfman]

Great video, Joe! Other possible revenue streams: Making synth/software patches/presets; making sample packs; submitting to music libraries; scoring corporate video presentations; I'm sure there a few that we both haven't mentioned.

[GreatMotorcyleridesWashington]

Some great ideas there. But seriously man, that voice, you should be narrating documentaries and doing voice overs! What a tone!

[pierrotgroove]

Dear Joe, i'm so grateful for all the contents you provide on your channel !! I'm french and I started following you during the covid period when i was using my free time to record my music, i was a beginner. You are not only talking about music but about life in your ideos !! I think you became a better musician and artiste like you said, but also a better man and it's the same for your followers, !! It's what i love !! Before talking about gear, software, hardware and skills, you always recommend to use our personal qualities, like our ears, our brain, our feelings, and you are so right !! I am thinking about earn money with my music and you are still there to give me the good tips !!
Thank you so much for being human, wise, bright and normal...And listening to you, i'm improving my english too, it's easy to understand you, you are really a good teacher !

[berniebaines]

Hi Joe. What I love about your videos (apart from your knowledgeable and personable delivery) is that you give great value first, with no strings attached. Because of that, you deserve every dollar you make thereafter. So, paradoxically, I think the greatest strength of your business 'model' is the non-profit part. It opens the door and your generous approach makes it easy for people to come to you - if they so choose - with money. With respect and thanks for the help your videos have given me so far. I'm a huge fan.

[davidstojakovich]

Joe, your video is the most encouraging I have seen since I started watching YouTube in 2017 following you and other industry notables. Thanks for sharing your income numbers. And congratulations you have done well and that keeps the dream alive for those of us watch your videos. Have an awesome new year!

[jackbriz]

I’ve gotten really good over the last year with recording, mixing and mastering on Studio one Pro and Presonus! I love it and can’t get enough. I’m ready to start finding people to produce songs, content, jingles, voice over and I’m also a musician looking to be a session player. I have been a pro musician for 30+ years and can’t do live shows anymore due to health issues. I work out of my basement for production. I’m good with a lot of other aspects of music and art and am all in but I’m a bit intimidated but I’m going forward. Thanks for helping me!

[robmattsonmusic]

This is a really good “reality hits” video. On point, for sure! I was really helped by your course, though life sorta dictated a late landing for me, (just released my first single on Dec. 29, 2023…deadlines work)… and I continue to use methods you teach, ie get a great sounding dry mix, every time I hit the studio. I am very glad that the advise given by my father to “get a vocation to fall back on and you can buy as many amplifiers as you want to” is something that I heeded and walked through…thanks Dad (rip)… PS, love Studio One…cheers!

[renodigitalservice]

You are good though! I had been watching you for quite a while!😊😊 and thank for the advice 🎉!

[RocknClassics]

Thanks for sharing this. I'm a composer and amateur producer planning to improve producing and maybe one day use some of the 13 paths you've mentioned.

[abryan]

🤔So basically, being just an artist won't make you money? Because streaming pays penny, touring is complicated and i said being an artist not a engineer or promoter, or teacher etc im aksing is there any hope of making money as just an artist?

[storiessongs_timash]

Hey Joe! Great video as always my man! My name is Tim Ash, I am a singer/songwriter/lead worshipper and all around music/gear nerd. I toured for 25+ years independently and have pretty much stopped all of that (except a few acoustic gigs here and there) to pursue most of the stuff you mentioned in this video and be home with my family every night.I have a home studio for writing/mixing and started my podcast STORIES + SONGS in January of 2023. I am excited to hear we have a mutual friend in Tommy Z.! I recently signed up for his masterclass and am almost finished/ready to start churning out some music for brands.Your channel has been very instrumental in my decisions to shift gears and pursue this "stay at home" mentality. Thank you for doing what you do my friend.

[Michaelkenjarrell]

Wow great video, I started studio 67 after years of playing and recording albums that now live on platforms such as Spotify, iTunes so on this video is so good make one think out of the box, , Thankx Joe

[MatthewDChristopher]

Thank you for all your videos! You are a huge blessing!

[JeanLoupRSmith]

Joe, my first comment is a question really. If I'm not mistaken you live in Nashville which is one of the hotbeds of the music industry (with LA, London and possibly New York City). How much would you say of your income is made possible by the fact that you live where you live? If nothing else, how much would you say it made it easier to network with other musicians and producers by living there? Thanks for all you do as always

[landyhill]

Your point at the end about being fulfilling and creative are keys for any ventures in life. Great overview of your journey Joe! I am even using Studio One Pro more now...