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How Much Do Rappers Make?

How Much Do Rappers Make?

Professional rappers are reported to make around $60,000 per year on average, however, indie rappers and aspiring artists are likely to earn far less than this even if they're lucky to get any income from it at all. This figure can vary widely depending on the artist’s experience and popularity. The amount of ...

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What Does a Ghost Producer Do?

What Does a Ghost Producer Do?

Ghost producers create music for other artists without being credited for the final product. Ghost producers can collaborate with artists in many ways: they can create entire tracks, contribute with just a few corrections, or sing and play instruments without being credited for their performance. The concept of a ...

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How Much Do Musicians Make?

How Much Do Musicians Make?

In the U.S., musicians make an average of $21.5K per year, and the majority (61%) report that the money they earn from music isn't enough to make ends meet. The most positive study on musicians' income shows that musicians gross up to $35K annually, with most of the money coming from live shows. The most ...

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How Much Do Artists Get Paid for Festivals?

How Much Do Artists Get Paid for Festivals?

Artists get paid anywhere from nothing to $4 million to perform at a festival. Major acts can get paid millions for a single show, supporting acts can get as much as $25K, and lesser-known artists may get nothing but free festival tickets! Millions of people attend the largest music festivals in the world, which ...

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The 11 Best Websites To Sell Your Beats Online (2023)

The 11 Best Websites To Sell Your Beats Online (2023)

Selling beats online is one of the best ways of making money as a music producer. If you're creating new tracks consistently, beat-selling websites are the perfect platform to get an equally-consistent income out of your hard work. Making a living selling beats is far from impossible, but requires a lot of ...

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How to Become a Singer (10 Steps)

How to Become a Singer (10 Steps)

If you are an aspiring singer, you need to remember that just like any other instrument, it takes time, dedication, and practice to reach levels of mastery, it doesn’t happen overnight. Singers also need to be careful about the choices they make to protect and train their vocal cords. It is widely believed that ...

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How Much Do DJs Make? (2023)
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How Much Do DJs Make? (2023)

DJ earnings fluctuate according to status, function, and territory. Professional DJs make an average of $15K to $70K per year, but world-renowned DJs can make millions in a single year. Acceptable nightly fees for club DJs range from $50 to $250, but beginner DJs may accept to play for less. What DJs make depends ...

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Is a Music Degree Worth It?

Is a Music Degree Worth It?

A music degree can be very useful if you’re serious about building a music career. However, they are not required for many different jobs in the music industry, where practical experience is often seen as a more important factor. A music degree is not even required for many sought after jobs such as music ...

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Beatmaker vs Producer – What are the Differences?

Beatmaker vs Producer – What are the Differences?

Beatmakers are people that create song arrangements and rhythmic parts of music within hip-hop and rap genres. The term music producer is much broader and can span all types of musical genres. Beat Makers are also usually more concerned with creating the rhythmic parts of songs, and as such, they may often sell ...

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How Much Do Music Producers Make?

How Much Do Music Producers Make?

Making the switch to producing music as a thing you love and do just for kicks to something that is your career, is always nerve-wracking. Like any other creative field, you are essentially a freelancer or someone who is running their own business. Money is an important factor. Have you ever wondered how much music ...

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20 Things You Need To Know To Start Your Music Career

20 Things You Need To Know To Start Your Music Career

Building a music career can be an exciting prospect. You can make a living from something you’re passionate about. However, it certainly requires plenty of dedication, hard work, and determination. These are 20 essential things to keep in mind if you’re getting serious about a career in music. 1. Set Clear ...

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