Being a musician is a creative and interesting profession. Everyone who wants to link his future with music - dreams about grand tours, full halls with fans and tonnes of money. But actually, in a lot of situations, that's wrong. Many years needed for study, and as a result, far from being a fact that talent will be worthfully appreciated. Therefore, it is necessary to learn to make money and not departing from the musical path at the same time.
It is believed that you will not earn much money with music. However, despite the peculiarities of the market and the show business sector as a whole, individual executives manage to achieve considerable financial success, so young and active people have a chance.
The music industry is changing every time. Today, sales of CDs are falling, and more and more albums are distributed freely through the Internet. But it's enough to adapt to the current trends, and you'll see that making money in the music industry is not so difficult.
How do they do this?
Earning music is not the easiest way to get rich. Rather, on the contrary, if an artist is interested only in his music, then most likely he will not earn it but invest in it. However, there are some tips. Of course, immediately take your cue from Beyonce level is somewhat irrational, so let's consider the options closer to our reality:
1. The best way for earning music for artists is touring. But there is one thing - for this, you need to be in a group, be able to find a common language with the team and meet certain established standards. In addition, the producer is often needed for group promotion, which is another story. One more option, directly related to the concert activity, is to be a session musician. Just in order to receive an invitation to play with some performers, you have to declare yourself, and without a good reputation, it is unlikely to turn out.
2. Background music. Composers and DJs can earn quite good money (up to several thousand dollars), creating content for background music. It can be the noise of foul, and tracks for commercials and movies, audio logos and etc.
3. Work in a music store.
4. Cover-bands. Performance at the off-premise banquet, buffet party or corporate event is the main form of earnings for cover-bands. The more interesting the band's repertoire, more qualitative performance, more active the promotion - the more team will earn.
5. Teaching music. Although it is believed that the work of teachers is ungrateful, difficult and low paid, good teachers are able to feed themselves and their families. 6. Music for computer games and commercials. Here's where you can earn a lot!
How to start making money for beginners?
Select the area of the music in which you plan to earn. If you like to play different instruments and create your own compositions, or you are well versed in computer programs for arranging sound, you should think about writing your own musical pieces. Perhaps you are professionally singing, then the recording of vocal parties is your destiny. In addition, nobody interferes with combining these two musical aspects into one whole. Post your music work on the Internet. Today, this is the easiest way to become popular and start earning revenue. There are also popular sites where you can post your works including http://soundcloud.com, http://youtube.com, and others. Dial as many subscribers as possible and they will begin to distribute information about you.
Send your music to the postal addresses of the relevant record companies and labels. Information about them can be found in search engines. If you are lucky, you will receive an answer to the proposal to conclude a contract for the publication of the track.
Many musicians are looking for a vocalist to record collaborative works. Contact them and offer your services if you feel that you are singing well. Take part in open performances. Rock artists can easily sign up for one indie group concerts, which are organized from time to time throughout the country. If your passion is electronic music, offer your services as DJs at local nightclubs.
This list can be continued further, but the main idea is generally on the surface: a good musician - this is primarily a professional, and professionals do not sit idly by themselves. Is it a vicious circle? But nobody said it would be easy.