As a music platform, we often get asked by aspiring artists when they can expect to start earning money from their music. The answer is not as simple as it seems. Many artists are eager to start making money from the get-go, but the reality is that the music industry is not a get-rich-quick scheme.
<2>In fact, it's common for artists to struggle financially, especially in the early stages of their career. They may be releasing their first or second single and already worrying about when they'll receive their first payment from their distributor or YouTube channel. In some cases, they may even claim that their distributor is cheating them out of money. However, the truth is that most artists need to accumulate years of strategic and consistent work before they can start seeing any significant gains.It's worth noting that streaming alone is not a reliable source of income, unless you have millions of streams every month. Even then, it's likely that you have other, more substantial sources of income. Successful artists and bands typically have multiple revenue streams, including touring, merchandise sales, and licensing deals.