Making a living from music isnโt easy โ but itโs absolutely possible ๐
Royalties โ are payments you receive when your music is used in media or published publicly.
Main ways to earn through royalties:
- Releasing music on digital platforms โ when you publish your tracks on streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Deezer), you earn royalties per stream or download.
- Broadcasts & airplay โ you can earn royalties when your music is used on radio, TV, in films, or shows.
- Music for video games โ games often need original soundtracks, and composers get paid through royalties.
- Licensing โ licensing your music for commercial use (ads, films, series) brings in royalty income.
You can also earn by writing music for others:
- Client work โ creating original music for artists, brands, ads, films, or TV shows.
- Ghost Production โ working anonymously with artists, producing tracks and transferring all rights to the client.
Platforms where you can sell music as a Ghost Producer:
If you're an experienced producer, you can offer your services to other musicians: