How to earn and make money with MUSIC

 You can earn money with music even if you're just starting out. Here are the most effective ways, broken down by skill level and income type.

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🎵 1. Upload Your Music to Streaming Platforms

You can earn money every time someone plays your song.

Platforms:

• Spotify

• Apple Music

• YouTube Music

• Amazon Music

You need a distributor:

• DistroKid

• TuneCore

• CD Baby

💰 Good for: passive income
⭐ Works even without a big fanbase—just keep releasing consistently.

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🎤 2. YouTube Music Channels

Create music-focused content:

• Lyric videos

• Beats

• Instrumentals

• Remixes (if copyright-allowed)

• Music tutorials

Earn from:

• Ad revenue

• Sponsored content

• Affiliate links

💰 Works even with no face showing.

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🎹 3. Sell Beats or Instrumentals

If you make beats:

• BeatStars

• Airbit

• SoundCloud + PayPal links

• YouTube “Type Beats” channels

💰 Producers can earn $50–$500 per beat.

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🎧 4. Sell Soundtracks or Background Music

Businesses need copyright-free music for:

• Podcasts

• Videos

• Games

• Apps

Sell on:

• Pond5

• AudioJungle

• Fiverr

• Gumroad

💰 Great passive income.

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🎙️ 5. Live Streaming Performance

If you can sing or play:

• TikTok Live

• Twitch Music

• YouTube Live

You earn from:

• Donations

• Gifts

• Subscriptions

• Tips

💰 You don’t need to be famous.

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🎼 6. Music Lessons (Online or Off)

Teach:

• Guitar

• Piano

• Singing

• Theory

• Production

Places to offer lessons:

• Fiverr

• Preply

• Lessons.com

💰 High earning potential
⭐ Works even if you’re not a pro—beginner lessons pay well.

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🎵 7. Sell Sample Packs / Presets

If you can create:

• Drum kits

• MIDI packs

• Presets (Serum, Omnisphere)

• Loops

Sell on:

• Gumroad

• Your website

• BeatStars

💰 Very scalable.

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🎶 8. Perform Locally

If you’re comfortable performing:

• Bars

• Cafés

• Weddings

• Events

• Street performing (busking)

💰 Quick cash — often $50–$300 per gig.

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❓Want a personalized plan?

Tell me:

• What kind of music you make (rap? beats? singing? instruments?)

• Whether you want online or offline income

• If you want passive income, fast money, or long-term growth

I can create a custom earning strategy for you.