Thom Yorke vs. Spotify: Rebel Without a Plan

There’s been more rumblings over Spotify with Thom Yorke and producer Nigel Godrich declaring that the service is horrible for new artists. It seems like mostly established artists are the. Continue reading

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The Ultimate Guide to Band Merchandise

Since many musicians rely on merchandise sales now as part of their income streams, it’s important that they know what to order and how to sell their products. Want to. Continue reading

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What Does An Indie Get Paid On iTunes?

Musicians have various options to sell music, but often they do not get the majority of the income generated from these sales. Companies like iTunes and Amazon take a decent. Continue reading

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Rhapsody Of Fire’s Tom Hess: Music Career Advice, Interview And Review

Building a career as an artist can be hard and you may continually hear “words of wisdom”. However, not all the advice will work especially if they are from people. Continue reading

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My Ever-Changing Career As A Musician

Are you a musician? Wondering where musicians get income from and how they live their lives. It is hard to sustain a living as a musician, but many are doing. Continue reading

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How To Make Money Through YouTube Ads

Do you have YouTube videos of your performances or musings? There’s a possibility that you could be getting money through YouTube ads. Note: You cannot participate if you cover songs.. Continue reading

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This Week on MTT: How To Make $50,000 a Year

Several great essays appeared on MTT this week: Chris Seth: Want to Make $50,000 a Year In Music? Brian Hazard: A Mastering Engineer's Guide to Final Mixdown. David J. Hahn:. Continue reading

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How To Actually Make $50,000 a Year As a Musician

On Music Think Tank, David J. Hahn responds to the earlier MTT post about how musicians can make $50,000 a year. People are trying to give advice all the time. Continue reading

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Want To Make $50,000 a Year In Music? Start With One Dollar a Day

On Music Think Tank, Chris Seth discusses how musicians can make additional income just by starting out with one dollar a day. It is as simple as playing the guitar. Continue reading

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