Making money from within the Music Industry!

Not every aspiring musician will make a name for themselves while working within the music mainstream, but you can still make a decent living even though you may not be riding high.

Some even say the real money is outside of a recording contract. I know that a lot more jobs exist within the industry for non musicians. True, the industry relies on outside forces to make the whole package work as a business. It has always seemed to be like this...

Within the record company are the personnel who support the execs, the A&R people, secretaries, the
Accountants and the general office staff. Then you have the recording studio with their crew of engineers, administrators, producers, the songwriters, publishers and session musicians.

Mastering of the recordings are usually sub-contracted out and these facilities have their own crew working and earning as well. The product, usually a CD also needs to be pressed at a plant and this will require a graphic artist to work on the cover. The artwork on the cover will usually be conceptual so the work has to be unique to the product.

The distribution of the product (i.e. CD or a digital download) to retailers is usually backed by effective promotion and marketing. There is good money to be made here for those who are fortunate enough to get this type of work. Also it is a lot of fun and an aspiring musician can make some connections and learn from people who are usually at the sharp end of the business.

New technology can now enable the modern musician to break free of the status quo, it can empower the individual to self publish their material. It is now possible for the independent artist to write, record, master and release their own product into the marketplace without signing a record deal with anyone. The business of music has evolved to a stage where the record company as we know it may not survive the revolution.

A confident artist with a quality product (i.e. Album) can make money without the need for a recording contract as long as they can afford to pay for the services mentioned above. An individual who loves music can establish a niche for themselves even if they do not have musical talent or wherewithal. 

With the growth of Social Media and digital networks, there seems to be room for more behind the
scene work in the new and evolving music industry. Blogging is an ideal example, where someone 
who has a deep interest in music, can establish themselves. It could actually lead to a PR and Marketing
Career if it all clicks.

MP3 by Michael

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