{"id":66866,"date":"2020-12-14T18:42:32","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T18:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=66866"},"modified":"2021-11-23T10:28:12","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T10:28:12","slug":"how-musicians-can-make-money-during-the-covid-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2020\/12\/how-musicians-can-make-money-during-the-covid-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"How Musicians Can Make Money During the COVID Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year is a tough one to be a musician. Performances are still a major source of income for most of them, and with lockdowns making a comeback, many might be concerned about what to do next. The good news is that musical talent is a very valuable skill and one that is in much higher demand than you may imagine. It can also be monetised if you use the right methods. This could be a good time to start looking at additional streams of income. Let’s take a look at how musicians can make extra money during the COVID crisis.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Sell Your Services on Fiverr<\/h2>\n

Fiverr could be a perfect place<\/a> to sell your talent. There are thousands of people looking for musicians just like you to do commercial music, intros, or add arrangements to some of their pieces. It’s becoming more common for other artists to look at Fiverr for something specific like a bassline or to work on collaborations. This is your chance to make a few extra bucks from the comfort of your home.<\/p>\n

Give Online Lessons<\/h2>\n

Another way that you could make money is by giving lessons<\/a>. While offline lessons might be jeopardised at the moment, there is still a big market out there for online lessons. Music lessons can easily be transmuted into an online format, especially when considering that a large portion of the learning will be done by the student during practice.<\/p>\n

Creating a lesson could be one way to do it, but you could also provide one-on-one lessons over Skype or another video conferencing tool. If you want to get students, you should get active on groups dedicated to music students, have a solid website with an easy to fill form, and consider giving free initial lessons for beginners. Another interesting way you could get your name out there would be to cover current songs using your instrument of choice. This could work especially well if you’re using a lesser-used instrument like the harp.<\/p>\n

Change Hobbies<\/h2>\n

You should also consider looking at hobbies that have the ability to allow you to make some extra money on the side. As a creative, you may have a natural talent for other forms of art, like visual art or writing for instance. You could take this time to refine your skills and work them up to a level where you could sell some of your work.<\/p>\n

Or, you could go in a completely different direction. A lot of artists find solace in gaming, for instance. If you have a solid money management strategy, you\u2019ll at least be able to have fun while playing and have a chance to win some extra money from time to time.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re new to the world of online casinos, we suggest you check out this Jokaroom casino review<\/a>. It\u2019s one of the most reputable online casinos you can find, and you\u2019ll be able to learn all the basics before you join.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re finding yourself in a slump during this crisis, don\u2019t despair. Use these few tips and always know that your talent is unique and in great demand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This year is a tough one to be a musician. Performances are still a major source of income for most of them, and with lockdowns making a comeback, many might be concerned about what to do next. The good news is that musical talent is a very valuable skill and one that is in much higher demand than you may imagine. It can also be monetised if you use the right methods. This could be a good time to start looking at additional streams of income. Let’s take a look at how musicians can make extra money during the COVID crisis.<\/p>\n

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