If your main aim is to make money from your music career (or if you just want to make a bit of money from it on the side), the below guides will help. All are to do with making you more money from music, so have a read.
If you’re a Full Access member of this site and have read even 10% of the 200+ guides exclusive to you, chances are you know the importance of having your own music website. Among other things: You’ll have total control of it, which will make it easier to set up an effective sales funnel. Unlike…
This guide is by Music Full Time owner Ches Christian. What I’m about to share with you today is my opinion. Not everyone will agree, but I think a lot of you will see where I’m coming from. If you can, then hopefully it’ll help guide you in your approach to your music career. Most…
As you may or may not have noticed, here on Music Industry How To I haven’t really put up too many guides on how to get your music on streaming website. This is mainly due to the fact that doing this doesn’t earn you that much in terms of revenue. Furthermore, there are other websites…
One of the questions I get asked most, is how musicians can get people to fund their music. My instant reply is usually to get a day job and earn the money yourself, as being a new musician that’s often the most reliable way to go about doing things. That said, there is another way:…
Note: Even if you’ve not at the stage where you’re earning a huge amount of money from your music, please still read, as this is important information that will help you in future. Unfortunately, a few weeks ago I saw reports of a musician I like on the verge of bankruptcy. It’s a shame, as…
If you’ve been reading Music Industry How To for even a few months, chances are you know it’s possible to make a full time income as an independent musician. I’ve previously shown you 5 musicians earning a full time income and how they’ve gone about doing that, and given plenty of tips on how you…
OK, so I know the music industry can be expensive to get involved in. While we often look for free ways to do the things we need to do, some things are simply not possible to skimp on. Some of these things are studio time, any needed instruments, distributing and promoting your music, etc. So…
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to become a full time musician, you’re in luck. Today not only am I going to share with you a typical ‘day in the life’ of five full time musicians, but I’m also going to show you the common traits they all share. With this information, you should…
Fact: The things which get your name out there as a musician won’t always be the same things which make you the most money. In fact, they often aren’t! I’m sure you’ve heard of musicians who are doing well in terms of getting their name out there, yet aren’t really making any meaningful money from…
Hey guys, have I got a big post for you today! I’m going to share with you two things you can do to increase the amount of money you’re making from your music career. If you’re yet to make your first bit of profit from music, this guide should get you on the right track…
Please note, I’m not qualified to give tax advice so please talk to a professional tax adviser if you have any questions about the below. That said, this article is my understanding of an aspect of taxes in the music industry, so may be helpful to you. As I’ve mentioned about 100 times before (and…
As an independent musician, money can often be an issue. To make music, you will need to invest in tools that allow you to do just that. Your money could go on instruments and equipment, studio time, musical education, travel costs, artwork for your first release and more. A lot of the time, these kinds…
Ok, so on to the big question of money. How much can you expect to make from your music career? This is a subject that everyone seems to have an opinion on. If you ask a relatively new musician that hasn’t already tried their hand marketing in the music business, they will tell you that…
I’m sure there aren’t many singers who would turn down chart positions and a full time living from their songs. That said, it’s not easy to get to this stage, and it can often take a while till you’re earning even a part time living from your music. Did you know though that you could…
Note: This article is not tax advice, and should not be seen as that. Please refer to the tax rules in your country too get the most accurate information. Question: Do musicians pay taxes? Yes, if you’re in a country that requires it, all musicians should pay taxes. Musicians do after all deal with an…