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23 Ways Musicians Can Make Money

Table of Contents

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................4 #1 CDs ................................................................................................................................................5 #2 Vinyl............................................................................................................................................6 #3 Digital Downloads..........................................................................................................7 #4 Streaming ..............................................................................................................................9 #5 Live Shows: Original Music .................................................................................10 #6 Live Shows: Cover Songs ........................................................................................11 #7 Live Shows: House Concerts .............................................................................12 #8 Online Gigs .........................................................................................................................13 #9 Physical Merch ..............................................................................................................14 #10 Digital Merch .................................................................................................................15 #11 Crowdfunding ...............................................................................................................16 #12 Public Performance Royalties .......................................................................17 #13 Digital Royalties ..........................................................................................................18 #14 Live Performance Royalties ............................................................................19 #15 Mechanical Royalties ..........................................................................................20 #16 Master Use / Sync Licensing Fees ..............................................................21 #17 YouTube ............................................................................................................................22 #18 Sponsorships ................................................................................................................23 #19 Session Work.................................................................................................................24 #20 Songwriting/Composing...................................................................................25

23 Ways Musicians Can Make Money

#21 Music Lessons..............................................................................................................26 #22 VIP Fan Experiences .............................................................................................27 #23 Subscription/Patronage .....................................................................................28 Data: The New Currency for Musicians.........................................................29 Website: Your Online Hub ..........................................................................................30 Mailing List: The Most Important Marketing Tool ................................32 Conclusion ...............................................................................................................................34 About Bandzoogle .............................................................................................................35

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Introduction

Greetings!

One of the biggest challenges facing musicians is generating income. Gone are the days when a band could rely on music sales and touring to earn a living.

So part of the reality of being a working musician today is the need to diversify your revenue streams. Although sales of recorded music are decreasing, there are new sources of income available.

Some of the revenue streams outlined in this eBook might be obvious, while others might be new to you. Our hope is that reading this list of 23 revenue streams will spark some ideas for generating more income for your career!

The Bandzoogle Team Bandzoogle Bandzoogle Bandzoogle

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#1 CDs

Wait, aren't CDs dead?! Don't believe the hype. While CD sales are dropping, they remain a solid revenue generator for musicians in many genres.

If you're going to be playing live shows, having CDs at your merch table is still a good idea. They're cheap to produce, and make for great takeaway souvenirs that you can sign for fans.

Upside

Downside

Low cost Good merch item for live shows Great takeaway souvenirs for fans

Not applicable to all genres of music

If you're not playing live shows, probably not an essential merch item

Resources

Get CDs made with TuneCore Disc Manufacturing

Selling CDs online commission-free with Bandzoogle

How to Sell CDs Online with Bandzoogle [watch video]

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