Great read about getting paid for your music

[Fade]

http://www.musictech.net/2014/02/get-paid/

Some good points in this one, like for example that you'd probably have a better chance at making money from film and TV music, rather than albums or whatever.

@Greg Savage

 

[Bi4ocal]

That's a good point though making the connections for TV and film aren't as easy...

 

[Shaun Letang]

Nice, thanks Fade. I partly agree, although I've always been a fan of diversifying music related income. For example, instead of just making money selling albums, do that alongside making money from:

• Gigging (upfront pay / royalty collection / physical CD selling),
• Teaching singing / producing / instruments / whatever it is you do,
• Being a session musician,
• Making money from a music related blog,
• Getting your music in stock music websites,
• Licensing and allowing people to sync your music,
• Etc.

It's worth trying all, as some will work better than others depending on what you you. But I don't feel you should just focus on one income stream.

I've talked about this a couple of times on my website, haven't got the exact link though.