Why it's so hard to make money in music. (And what to do about it.)

Want an honest chance of making a living in music or music production? You have to stop approaching it with a 20th century mindset.

Music and studio production is a participant sport, not a spectator sport, says Justin Colletti.

Here's what that means, and the 5 ways to make an income off of music.

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[andrewbernard]

Also really appreciate the peacefulness of the videos. Literally watch all these in the background at work so really appreciate that you don't have tons of sound effects edits and music throughout it

[andrewbernard]

Just want to say thank you for making these. You're incredibly helpful for us isolated people out here

[samkenny]

This is brilliant-- I think you're absolutely right about society and music

[ChuckHughesGuitar]

My evolution- guitar teacher-nightclub musician-casuals musician- self-produced indie recording and touring musician- synch licensor-streaming seller

[powlobo.m.b.]

Very insightful Justin! You translated into clear words and examples something most of us “felt” but couldn’t explain. Brilliant I would say!

[FloridaBands]

You're practicing what you preach right here in all your videos as you're selling courses as a teacher and promoting your sponsors.

[buhlir]

Dude.. you are throwing it down man.. I knew you were smart of course but I didn't know you were such a deep life thinker, this was so friggin helpful for me, thank you so much!

[suspencemusic]

Really needed to hear this today thank you ❤️

[sethmavrolas]

This video really is mind blowing for me. Thank you for the new prospective. I feel, that music and I, are going to have a healthier relationship moving forward.

[mygirlfriendismean]

Outstanding insight. This one really hit me having grown up in the 90s.

[Darrylbpoagent]

Very interesting and precise perspective. I appreciate your videos.

[Airic]

bro... you COOKED in this video!!! The insight you gave is KEY and im sure it'll go over many heads but yes...yes yes and yes... you hit it right here bro. Salute

[nunoguitar]

Thank you, that was really insightful, especially in a time I am looking for ways to diversify my income streams.

[alextotheroh]

Lots of really insightful points here. Thank you!

[nihaomao]

Heard this on Spotify while I was working out, and I liked it very much so I thought I'd come here and leave a comment.

Thanks for talking about this topic, really appreciated the perspective. I think most of us knew about this to a certain extent, but I really liked the way you framed this whole topic and gave us a very holistic bird's eye view on the music industry as a whole throughout history, and why it is not necessary to be SUPER FAMOUS to be able to earn an income from music, and that earning income from music has to be more than just the music while still having the music as the core. It is true that nowadays with the global market being more and more saturated, it would be quite natural for music to fall back to its regional origins, because after all, music is best enjoyed physically as well, and human beings always long to have in-person encounters with music, be it in a church or in a bar or a club.

Thanks again, I'll be listening to this a few times just to make sure your message sinks deep in my thoughts.

[donc]

Excellent video! Well thought-out and articulated.

[olesolja]

Great food for thought. Thanks for posting.

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[ziqinggu]

Can't agree more. It's been more than 10 years since I started to compose, to mix music. I've played guitar for more than 22 years. Most of my incomings are from teaching.

[Hassan_Omer]

Excellently explained with very relevant examples.