3 Ways to Earn Money as a Songwriter (Besides Playing Shows)
If you’re a non-performing songwriter or just don’t want to/can’t perform, there are other ways for you to make money. Let’s explore three of the best ways to do so:
Collect The Royalties You’re Owed Worldwide
Whether your song is streamed or sold in the U.S., played on TV or in a bar in Europe, or used in a movie in Asia, you may be entitled to royalties. As a global publishing administrator, Songtrust helps you save time and earn more by automatically collecting the royalties you’re owed. Songwriters, artists, managers, labels, and publishers use our platform to simplify the administration of music publishing assets, performing rights, and digital licensing. How does it work? Once you sign up, you register the songs you want with the most extensive, accessible publishing network in the industry: 50+ performance and mechanical collection societies, and digital services across 150+ territories. You automatically create new revenue streams while avoiding sub-publishing fees and maintaining your independence. Use the code SongathonVIP to get $20 off your account fee!
2. Create and Sell Merch
Got a website and some loyal fans? Start leveraging tour brand to create merch that they’ll want to buy. Using Promotique you can design everything from t-shirts and hats to customs pens and mugs. If you need help creating designs, we suggest doing so in Canva, a free online design tool. You might also want to consider designing your own masks for your fans to wear as governments continue to require them to be work in public
3. Get Hired to Write, Engineer, Produce or Record
Why not put your skills to use? SoundBetter is a curated marketplace of the world’s top music production talent. There are opportunities for everyone, from bagpipe players to mixing engineers. Use this platform to put your skills to use and get paid. In addition to getting paid for your work, you’ll also discover new potential collaborators and build a profile in the music gig economy.
There are a lot more ways for you to cash in on your hard work and creativity, but we think this is a great place to start. Remember to subscribe to stay up to date with everything Songathon!