{"id":4953,"date":"2022-06-16T15:42:15","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T15:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/"},"modified":"2022-06-16T15:42:15","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T15:42:15","slug":"your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Music Revenue Checklist (31 Sources Total)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p3\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\">There are more ways for musicians to earn money today than any other point in music history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-rights\/music-publishing-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">publishing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-career\/sync-licensing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sync licensing<\/a> to merch and <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-career\/nfts-for-musicians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NFTs<\/a>, we\u2019ve made a quick checklist of all (or most) of your music royalty and revenue sources.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Check it out and see which ones you may be missing!<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#1_Streaming_revenue_from_sound_recordings\" >1. Streaming revenue from sound recordings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#2_Download_revenue_from_sound_recordings\" >2. Download revenue from sound recordings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#3_Streaming_mechanicals\" >3. Streaming mechanicals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#4_Mechanical_royalties_for_physical_manufacturing\" >4. Mechanical royalties for physical manufacturing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#5_Mechanical_royalties_for_downloads\" >5. Mechanical royalties for downloads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#6_Performance_royalties_for_digital_plays\" >6. Performance royalties for digital plays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#7_Performance_royalties_for_radio_airplay\" >7. Performance royalties for radio airplay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#8_Performance_royalties_for_sync_placements\" >8. Performance royalties for sync placements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#9_Performance_royalties_for_live_performances\" >9. Performance royalties for live performances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#10_Social_video_monetization_revenue\" >10. Social video monetization revenue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#11_YouTube_Content_ID_revenue\" >11. YouTube Content ID revenue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#12_YouTube_Partner_Program_revenue\" >12. YouTube Partner Program revenue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#13_Selling_physical_media\" >13. Selling physical media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#14_Non-interactive_or_neighboring_rights_digital_royalties\" >14. Non-interactive (or neighboring rights) digital royalties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#15_Fees_for_playing_on_session_recordings\" >15. Fees for playing on session recordings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#16_Fees_for_engineering_work\" >16. Fees for engineering work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#17_Live_performance_revenue\" >17. Live performance revenue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#18_Upfront_sync_fees_for_your_master_recording\" >18. Upfront sync fees for your master recording<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#19_Publishing_royalties_from_sync_placements\" >19. Publishing royalties from sync placements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#20_Licensing_beats\" >20. Licensing beats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#21_Merch_sales\" >21. Merch sales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#22_Membership_subscriptions\" >22. Membership subscriptions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#23_Crowdfunding\" >23. Crowdfunding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#24_Livestream_tipping\" >24. Livestream tipping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#25_NFTs\" >25. NFTs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#26_Sponsorship_and_endorsement_deals\" >26. Sponsorship and endorsement deals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#27_Virtual_tipping\" >27. Virtual tipping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#28_Teaching_lessons\" >28. Teaching lessons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#29_Selling_VIP_experiences\" >29. Selling VIP experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#30_Selling_courses\" >30. Selling courses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#31_Freelancing_skills\" >31. Freelancing skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/16\/your-music-revenue-checklist-31-sources-total\/#What_did_we_miss\" >What did we miss?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Streaming_revenue_from_sound_recordings\"><\/span>1. Streaming revenue from sound recordings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How it\u2019s generated:<\/strong> Any time your tracks are streamed worldwide<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:<\/strong> Through your <a href=\"https:\/\/cdbaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">music distributor<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Download_revenue_from_sound_recordings\"><\/span>2. Download revenue from sound recordings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How it\u2019s generated:<\/strong> Any time your tracks are downloaded worldwide<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:<\/strong> Through your music distributor<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Streaming_mechanicals\"><\/span>3. Streaming mechanicals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How it\u2019s generated:<\/strong> Any time your original songs are streamed worldwide<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:<\/strong> Through the mechanical agencies directly or your <a href=\"https:\/\/cdbaby.com\/boost\/publishing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">publishing rights administrator<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Mechanical_royalties_for_physical_manufacturing\"><\/span>4. Mechanical royalties for physical manufacturing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How it\u2019s generated:<\/strong> Any time one of your original songs is pressed on vinyl, CD, cassette, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:<\/strong>Through the mechanical agencies directly or your publishing rights administrator<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mechanical_royalties_for_downloads\"><\/span>5. Mechanical royalties for downloads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>How it\u2019s generated:<\/strong> Any time your original songs are bought from an international download store<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:<\/strong>Through the mechanical agencies directly or your publishing rights administrator<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Performance_royalties_for_digital_plays\"><\/span>6. Performance royalties for digital plays<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>How it\u2019s generated:<\/strong> When your original songs are streamed on certain platforms<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it: <\/strong>Through your PRO directly or your <a href=\"https:\/\/cdbaby.com\/boost\/publishing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">publishing rights administrator<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Performance_royalties_for_radio_airplay\"><\/span>7. Performance royalties for radio airplay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How it\u2019s generated:<\/strong> Any time your original songs are played on terrestrial radio (AM\/FM)<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it: <\/strong>Through your PRO directly or your publishing rights administrator<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Performance_royalties_for_sync_placements\"><\/span>8. Performance royalties for sync placements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How it\u2019s generated:<\/strong> Any time your original songs are broadcast on TV shows, commercials, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it: <\/strong>Through your PRO directly or your publishing rights administrator<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Performance_royalties_for_live_performances\"><\/span>9. Performance royalties for live performances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How it\u2019s generated:<\/strong> Any time you perform your original songs live or they\u2019re played in a public space<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it: <\/strong>Through your PRO directly or your publishing rights administrator<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Social_video_monetization_revenue\"><\/span><span>10. Social video monetization revenue<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How it\u2019s generated:<\/strong> When your original songs are used in videos on platforms like Instagram and TikTok<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it: <\/strong>Through your <a href=\"https:\/\/cdbaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">music distributor<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/cdbaby.com\/boost\/social-video-monetization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">social video monetization service<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_YouTube_Content_ID_revenue\"><\/span>11. YouTube Content ID revenue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How it\u2019s generated:<\/strong> When your music appears in monetized YouTube videos<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it: <\/strong>Through your music distributor or <a href=\"https:\/\/cdbaby.com\/boost\/social-video-monetization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube monetization service<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_YouTube_Partner_Program_revenue\"><\/span>12. YouTube Partner Program revenue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How it\u2019s generated:<\/strong> From ad revenue and YouTube Premium subscriptions watching your content<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it: <\/strong>Through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/creators\/how-things-work\/video-monetization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Selling_physical_media\"><\/span>13. Selling physical media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>How it\u2019s generated:<\/strong> Selling your vinyl, CDs, tapes, etc. through distribution programs, on your website and at brick-and-mortar record stores<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:\u00a0<\/strong>From the retailer if you\u2019re selling directly, or from your <a href=\"https:\/\/cdbaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">music distributor<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Non-interactive_or_neighboring_rights_digital_royalties\"><\/span>14. Non-interactive (or neighboring rights) digital royalties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>How it\u2019s generated: <\/strong>When songs you performed on are played on satellite or Internet radio<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>How you collect it:<\/strong> From agencies like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundexchange.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SoundExchange<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Fees_for_playing_on_session_recordings\"><\/span>15. Fees for playing on session recordings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How it\u2019s generated:<\/strong> Playing in studio sessions with other musicians<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:<\/strong> From the artist or label who hired you<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Fees_for_engineering_work\"><\/span>16. Fees for engineering work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>How it\u2019s generated: <\/strong>By producing, mixing or mastering music<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:<\/strong> From the label or artist who hired you<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Live_performance_revenue\"><\/span>17. Live performance revenue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>How it\u2019s generated: <\/strong>From ticket sales, door fees or bar income at gigs<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:<\/strong> From the promoter, talent buyer, or venue rep<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Upfront_sync_fees_for_your_master_recording\"><\/span>18. Upfront sync fees for your master recording<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>How it\u2019s generated: <\/strong>From sync placements in film, TV, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:<\/strong> From the production company that licensed your music (if licensing directly) or from your <a href=\"https:\/\/cdbaby.com\/boost\/license-your-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">licensing service<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Publishing_royalties_from_sync_placements\"><\/span>19. Publishing royalties from sync placements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How it\u2019s generated: <\/strong>From sync placements<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:<\/strong> Through your PRO directly or your <a href=\"https:\/\/cdbaby.com\/boost\/publishing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">publishing rights administrator<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Licensing_beats\"><\/span>20. Licensing beats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How it\u2019s generated:\u00a0<\/strong>From making and selling your beats for artists to use in their songs<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:<\/strong> From the artist or label licensing your beat<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Merch_sales\"><\/span>21. Merch sales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>How it\u2019s generated: <\/strong>At shows or online<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:<\/strong> Directly from fans at your shows or via online solutions like Stripe, PayPal, Shopify, <a href=\"https:\/\/bandzoogle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bandzoogle<\/a>, etc.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Membership_subscriptions\"><\/span>22. Membership subscriptions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>How it\u2019s generated: <\/strong>From fans signing up for subscriptions, either directly or through platforms like Patreon or Bandcamp<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:<\/strong> From the platform where you\u2019re offering your subscription (or directly)<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Crowdfunding\"><\/span>23. Crowdfunding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How it\u2019s generated: <\/strong>From fans contributing to a fund for you to record a new album, tour, or just pay bills<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:<\/strong> From the platform where you\u2019re hosting your crowdfunding<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Livestream_tipping\"><\/span>24. Livestream tipping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>How it\u2019s generated: <\/strong>From fans tipping during your livestreams on platforms like Facebook (Stars), Twitch (bits), and YouTube<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:\u00a0<\/strong>From the platform where you\u2019re hosting your <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-promotion\/the-musicians-guide-to-live-streaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">livestream<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_NFTs\"><\/span>25. NFTs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>How it\u2019s generated:\u00a0<\/strong>From people spending cryptocurrency to buy your tokens<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:\u00a0<\/strong>From the buyer or <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-career\/nfts-for-musicians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NFT<\/a> marketplace, straight to your crypto wallet<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_Sponsorship_and_endorsement_deals\"><\/span>26. Sponsorship and endorsement deals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How it\u2019s generated:\u00a0<\/strong>From gear companies or other brands affiliated with you<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:\u00a0<\/strong>Directly from the company that is endorsing you<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_Virtual_tipping\"><\/span>27. Virtual tipping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>How it\u2019s generated: <\/strong>From fans contributing to your virtual tip jar on social platforms like Discord or streaming platforms like Spotify<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:\u00a0<\/strong>Directly from the platforms hosting your tip jar like <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/news\/hearnow-announces-donation-link-option-on-profiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HearNow<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_Teaching_lessons\"><\/span>28. Teaching lessons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>How it\u2019s generated: <\/strong>By teaching in-person or virtual lessons<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:\u00a0<\/strong>From the people you teach<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"29_Selling_VIP_experiences\"><\/span>29. Selling VIP experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How it\u2019s generated:\u00a0<\/strong>By selling experiences to your biggest fans<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:\u00a0<\/strong>Directly from your fans<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_Selling_courses\"><\/span>30. Selling courses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>How it\u2019s generated: <\/strong>By teaching courses of things you\u2019re knowledgeable about<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:\u00a0<\/strong>Through the website or platform where you\u2019re offering the lessons<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"31_Freelancing_skills\"><\/span>31. Freelancing skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How it\u2019s generated: <\/strong>Hiring out your skills if you\u2019re experienced in marketing, design, or other specialties<\/p>\n<p><strong>How you collect it:\u00a0<\/strong>Through the people who employ you<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_did_we_miss\"><\/span>What did we miss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If there are 31 ways to make money from music, there are probably more. So let us know in the comments what sources we forgot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to learn more about all the revenue sources available to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Watch the full podcast episode \u201c31 Music Revenue Sources\u201d:<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-career\/music-revenue-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\">Your Music Revenue Checklist (31 Sources Total)<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">DIY Musician<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are more ways for musicians to earn money today than any other point in music history. From publishing and sync licensing to merch and NFTs, we\u2019ve made a quick checklist of all (or most) of your music royalty and revenue sources. Check it out and see which ones you may be missing! 1. Streaming revenue from sound recordings How it\u2019s generated: Any time your tracks are streamed worldwide How you collect it: Through your music distributor 2. 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