Travis Dykes's video: How I Make Money as a Full Time Musician

In this video, I'll be sharing my tips and tricks for making money as a full-time musician. From gigging to merchandise to online platforms, I'll walk you through all the different ways professional musicians can earn income in the music industry. If you're a musician looking to make a living from your craft, this video is a must-watch. I'll give you practical advice on how to get more gigs, maximize your earnings from each performance, and monetize your music online. Let's turn your passion into a profitable career! List of Websites to get gigs from https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/v9t2waxxokolzo9gphcjt/Musician-Websites-for-GIGs.pdf?rlkey=tr1rey74r7wlb58ivsv1ggsa2&dl=0 At Home Recording Setup Audio Interface | https://sweetwater.sjv.io/1rdV09 Recording Software | https://sweetwater.sjv.io/OrdWgW Headphones | https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979428/item--SENHD280PRO?siid=190405 Now depending on what instrument you're playiing you'll need to have a good quality instrument and effect pedals that aren't beginner level. Video Chapters 00:00 | Start of Video 00:57 | What Does It Mean to be a Full Time Musician 01:56 | Categories of Musician Income 02:12 | INCOME 1 - LIVE 02:30 | Ways to get LIVE Gigs 02:36 | Network 03:56 | Go Where Musicians Are 05:14 | Become a Person People Want to Be Around 05:42 | Become a Musician with Depth 06:39 | INCOME 2 - STUDIO SESSIONS 07:21 | At Home Sessions 09:02 | Ways to get Studio Gigs 09:08 | Be Realistic with Deadlines 10:41 | Communicate and Write Notes 11:30 | Study the Tone of Multiple Genres 12:05 | INCOME 3 - ONLINE 12:34 | Think of your job as a Business 13:34 | List of Resources for Online Gigs 14:15 | Creating Digital Products 15:02 | Ways to get Online Gigs 15:09 | Build an online presence 16:11 | Do Research on who is succesful 16:42 | Market the genre you like Playing 17:17 | INCOME 4 - TEACHING 18:04 | In person Lessons 18:45 | Online Lessons 19:22 | Ways to get more Students 19:25 | Learn How To Communicate Effectively 20:00 | Create Good Relationships with Students 20:42 | Be Open to Working with Kids 21:36 | Outro Thanks for watching! Let me know if you know of other ways musicians can make money! Check out my website | https://travisdykesmusic.com/ My Affiliates By purchasing products from these links you will helping support this channel and bring more videos like this one! MY HEADPHONE AND INSTRUMENT CABLES - https://www.marinocustoms.net/ My personal DISCOUNT CODE - TDYKES10 BEST CHEAP AUDIO INTERFACE | https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979428/item--FOCSCAR2I2V3?siid=262507 My TUNER PEDAL| https://sweetwater.sjv.io/EKbJvX My AUDIO INTERFACE | https://imp.i114863.net/doVBPy My BASS AMP | https://imp.i114863.net/XxgWkg My SYNTH BASS | https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979428/item--MOOSUBSEQUNT37?siid=230379 My WIRELESS BASS SYSTEM | https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979428/item--SHUGLXD16PLGTR?siid=332535 My WIRELESS IN EAR MONITOR SYSTEM | https://phenyxpro.com/om2Rq1K7K6tBnE Use my discount code | TRAVISDYKES My IN EAR MONITORS | https://www.juicesmusicshop.com/product-page/pre-order-juicy-5s BEST BUDGET SYNTH BASS | https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979428/item--NOVBASSSTATION2?siid=124912 My FAVORITE PORTABLE BASS STAND | https://imp.i114863.net/kjY44M My BACKPACK | https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979428/item--MNOM80FLYULT My STUDIO HEADPHONES | https://imp.i114863.net/Yg7VRO My MAIN CAMERA | https://amzn.to/3zZRIky My MAIN LENS | https://amzn.to/3tXIDES My 2nd LENS | https://amzn.to/3HKKS4a My PREAMP & COMPRESSOR | https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979428/item--UADLA610MK2?siid=65540 My STUDIO MONITORS | https://imp.i114863.net/oeLMve My BASS CASE | https://imp.i114863.net/0LbPO My BASS CASE ATTACHMENT | https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979428/item--MNOGUITARTICKV2?siid=227597 My AUDIO RECORDING SOFTWARE | https://imp.i114863.net/x91RQy My YOUTUBE MIC | https://imp.i114863.net/9W9g03 My FAVORITE BEGINNER BASS | https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979428/item--SQU0374540 MY FAVORITE BASS STRINGS TO USE | 4 string https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979428/item--DRFB45?siid=173988 5 string https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979428/item--DRSFB545?siid=173989 MY ON THE GIG CAMERA | https://imp.i114863.net/KergLn MY FAVORITE CHEAP LIGHTING BUNDLE | https://amzn.to/2L0bW1J FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA INSTAGRAM | @TDYKES WEBSITE | TravisDykesMusic.com WANT TO SEND ME MAIL? SEND HERE! Travis Dykes 1011 E Old Hickory Blvd Madison, TN 37115