MUSICIANS - MAKING MONEY FROM MUSIC IS EASY #99

472 views · Published 2 February 2017 · 2:28 · Indexed 10 November 2026

Channel: Damian Keyes · 2017 · People & Blogs

Watch on YouTube

Musicians - In order to focus as much time and energy on your music career, it helps to make enough money while spending as little effort as possible. The first step on the ladder for most musicians out of college who have learned in a structured way is teaching and covers gigs. 

Earning 15-20 grand a year isn't going to buy you a Ferrari but it will pay your rent and costs and more importantly give you the time to work on your career while still playing.

Many musicians leave college with the goal of 'earning enough money as a musician' however for most once achieved this goal isn't enough. So the faster you can make money from your playing to stave off getting a time consuming & energy sapping job the more energy and effort you can spend on the next step of your career.

Despite what musicians are taught by school teachers and family, making a basic living as a musician is actually very easy.

Musicians - In order to focus as much time and energy on your music career, it helps to make enough money while spending as little effort as possible. The first step on the ladder for most musicians out of college who have learned in a structured way is teaching and covers gigs. 

Earning 15-20 grand a year isn't going to buy you a Ferrari but it will pay your rent and costs and more importantly give you the time to work on your career while still playing.

Many musicians leave college with the goal of 'earning enough money as a musician' however for most once achieved this goal isn't enough. So the faster you can make money from your playing to stave off getting a time consuming & energy sapping job the more energy and effort you can spend on the next step of your career.

Despite what musicians are taught by school teachers and family, making a basic living as a musician is actually very easy.

More from this channel