10 Ways to Earn $1,000 Per Month as a Music Composer

As a full-time music composer, I earn around $4,000 - $12,000 per month, which averages to about $8,000 per month and that amount rises each year as my revenue sources increase. On an average month, I earn income from 15-20 sources, all of which combine together to create a reliable & sustainable business for my family.

I’ve been tracking my income and expenses for over 6 years now and have a very strong database that proves that my career is stable and future-proof. I can’t think of a more opportune time to have this discussion, so let’s dive in.

#musicbusiness #musiccomposer #musiccareer

[bandaux]

I wish I could like this video 400 times. Hands down one of the best videos I’ve seen on YouTube.

[composercode]

Dude this might be your most valuable, well-produced piece of content on YouTube. So good.

[GreenPickles]

Your speaking/host voice is incredibly professional. The cadence is perfect.

[ElementalSoundWorks]

This is the most helpful channel I've ever watched! Thank you, Steven!

[SpikeykoaLa]

All been said already, but this video is phenomenally helpful. I've never seen someone literally pick through their actual income statements to show what freelance is like but it's extremely interesting and contextualized every one of your points brilliantly!

[im-audiodesign]

Bold but valuable move showing the spreadsheet at the end, it makes me as a viewer geneate trsut with you in a mini world like YouTube where everyone is only trying to clickbait you and beg for a subscribe

[snarf]

1. Custom music
2. Patreon
3. Music production for other people
4. Composer assistant
5. Teaching music
6. Instrument recording
7. Music licensing
8. Music education and tools (courses, sample libraries etc)
9. Affiliate links
10. Manage other composers

[morskode]

Great content though! Thank you for sharing this!🎉

[morti]

this is definitely Patreon content. it should not be free on youtube like this. I really do appreciate it. It was a ton of help.

[CarlosLalonde]

This is a really well-made video, great job!

[ArtbyAtlas]

In light of your newest video, I'm going back and rewatching some of your older videos I might have missed and I have to say... I think your channel as it is, in a lot of ways, is what I want my channel to be, albeit with somewhat different visuals. But the substance and quality of content is all there. Kudos, Steven!

[samuelbeall]

I think the most important thing for new music composers is to have a plan for increasing their skills. Maybe that means learning a new song every week or composing one every week. Then posting said progress on social media. Going straight to business seems like a bigger step because most people are not going to start off knowing people in the business. Gotta spread the word. Maybe another video could be how to make contacts in the music industry? I thought this video was very informative with how composers make their living.👍

[tomantony]

From color sorting game music to Shazam to how to make money as a music composer, this is how I reached here😀

[DaneBryantFrazier]

I've been doing about $150 per finished minute of music for the last 7yrs. Is it a good idea to boost that up? My only concern would be that I'd lose my existing clients.

[MikeBreidegamMusic]

Excellent stuff Steven. Just now going through all this on your website. Awesome that you are sharing this with everyone.

[ricardolaracampos]

This is by far one of the greatest video that I have watched in regards on how grow your music business. Thanks Steven. I was just wondering, how can we get a session for a personal coach about this matter.

[cocoloid]

Great Video, I like your spreadsheet template

[aarongrubbmusic]

Speaking of services, if you want me to edit the color and exposure (and maybe image stabilization) on your clips, I can do that :)

[jonkrindz]

beardblade fun game with this composer music

[harukamichiru]

Oh my god, this is one of the most helpful videos I've ever seen in my life
I always thought that I could never make any money with my music, but now I'll at least have the motivation to try
Thanks so much!