How to Make Money From Music Even If No One Knows You Yet

Everything you thought you knew about making money in music is wrong. The key isn’t selling songs—it’s selling value. Whether it’s offering skills and tools to fellow creatives, delivering results for the industry, or creating premium experiences for fans, real money in music comes from strategic se

Intermediate - 12 min - Music - Music Money Makeover Show

The full course: Learn Music Business free

What you'll need

• Laptop stand: Screen at eye level for long study sessions.
• Noise-cancelling headphones: Focus through long video lessons.
• Second monitor: Video on one screen, practice on the other.
• Wireless keyboard and mouse: Comfortable for hours of typing.

Books

1. All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald S. Passman - View on Amazon
2. Music Marketing for the DIY Musician by Bobby Borg - View on Amazon
3. How to Make It in the New Music Business by Ari Herstand - View on Amazon

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• How I Register My Songs and Get Paid (11 min, JB Sauced Up, Intermediate)
• I released 200 songs, here's what I learned (17 min, Jordan Baywood, Intermediate)
• How I earn money in the music business💰✨ (17 min, KARRA, Intermediate)
• How to Build Your Music Career (Step-by-Step) (12 min, Philip Davidson, Beginner)
• How I Became A Full-Time Music Producer In Less Than A Year (11 min, Nile Waves, Intermediate)
• How to start a record label from scratch 2024 2025 Super Master Class (18 min, Music Money Makeover Show, Advanced)
• The 1st Thing To Do Before Releasing Your Music | ASCAP? BMI? Songtrust? Copyright Registration? (8 min, JamMob, Intermediate)
• Become Your Own Record Label... (Step-By-Step Guide) (18 min, Top Music Attorney, Beginner)