VLOG: how musicians make money (Q+A about the music industry), date nights + asking a big question!

[@cherylf.4616]

It’s nice to be more informed how being a musician and being self employed really works, as some just don’t know! 😃 Happy Birthday Michel! 🥳 🎂 🎉 🥳 🎂 🎉🥳🎂🎉

[@MichelJanse]

Yay I’m so glad it was helpful 🎉🎉🤍🥰

[@pamd4068]

I really enjoyed this video. Learning a bit more about Jordy and his career and how much exuberance he's puts into it, and time money. Love everything! I fully support you two and I'm so excited for your future together, I love Jordy even more now.😊

[@nancyconca9892]

I really enjoyed this video, Michel, thanks for posting👏🏻😊 It was nice to learn more about Jordy’s career of being a musician 🎵 and how he makes his living 👋 🎶 I don’t think most people appreciate how much work it is to be a successful dedicated musician 🎼 I admire Jordy for following his dreams - he is so talented and I wish him the greatest success 👏🏻🤩😍‼️ Nice also to see you two together and how happy you both are ❤❤❤ Happy Happy Birthday, Michel🎈🎁 🥳 🥰🤩🧁🎂 Wishing you much happiness and joy and a great celebration 🎉🎶🍾🥂❤️

[@anjelijayme4610]

Jordy is so awesome to explain his career! We missed your “have the best rest of your day”. My daughter and I say this every day and she laughs at the end of each video where you say it. ❤

[@sashabenton4413]

You don’t need to justify Jordy’s career to anyone, the people that have bad stuff to say will always find something, don’t feed into it.

[@user-cf8sn3nv5b]

Ditto

[@Leigh828]

Couldn’t agree more! Because Michels career is social media, it must be easy to feel like she owes an explanation for a lot of things that anyone off of social media would never be questioned about.

[@AnneRas11]

hmmmm, I didn’t take that way at all. I loved hearing about how his music career works and love his input of what message he hopes his music sends to his audience. What 2 sweet young adults. Nice couple and do happy for them

[@savannahd1457]

I didn't take it that way. My husband and I go to a lot of live music and are curious about the ways we can support an artist outside of buying merch and CD's. We're also curious about how they keep track of all the different ways they get paid, because it's alot. We have an artist friend who does solo gigs and is a member of 4 other groups. Plus being invited to perform with groups. He also writes for himself and others. It's very interesting.🙂

[@anchorheartlacquer]

It was fascinating to hear Jordy talk about the music industry! Also, just want to say how happy I am for you! Jordy really seems like such a thoughtful, kind, and creative person and you glow when you’re with him! 😍

[@annaabernethy6364]

Standing ovation for Jordy’s response about musicians and their political opinions and just being helpful... A time and a place!!!

[@brianaroxby6448]

I’d be here for politics personally but it’s up to the individual on whether they want to share for sure. I appreciated Taylor swift using her platform but that was her own personal decision to do that

[@edithtierce8209]

@@brianaroxby6448You’d only be here for politics if they were the same as yours lmao Taylor Swift is “open” about politics like most people in Hollywood and the music industry because it is purely about making more money for her and keeping a certain audience at this point. She knows her audience and that is why her politics flipped as she became huge… Playing the game is important to the ultra wealthy, even more so than the little people no matter how much you tell yourself they have so much money it doesn’t matter anymore. All of these people want more and more money no matter how much they have. Nobody gets that famous by actually being a good person in this day and age. You play the game….

[@Lea2008-k8b]

Thanks for doing this Q&A, it is fantastic that Jordy found a way to make a living and doing what he loves. I have always been told, find something you love to do and figure out how to make a living doing it. Wishing Jordy much success.

[@MichelJanse]

I love that thank you for sharing friend!! 🥰🤍

[@suecorrigan1216]

How do we find Jordy on Spotify to support him??

[@lonawhitten6854]

JORDY...I am Team Jordy and Michel...take a look at when you entered the restaurant...you walked in front of Michel and her sister and brother -in-law...make Michel feel special by taking care of her by opening the door for her....ALWAYS!!😁

[@ValthatBish]

Thank you for letting us know about your job jordy just because we didn't know or really most people don't know how the music industry works and so it's awesome to learn something new

[@user-wi5iz8py3n]

“Positive Suggestion” get a second item (button down top or robe) for your bridesmaids to change into when hair and makeup starts day-of so they don’t have to pull something over their head.

[@lherz13]

Taylor Swift would be SO proud of Jordy for being smart about navigating the music industry, in terms of betting on himself to own his own stuff. She genuinely changed the music industry. Best of luck to Jordy's current tour! Yall are cute

[@indiefairy09]

So many artists for decades been saying “own your masters” in interviews but the public wouldn’t know what that means! I think prince. So it was more so warning insiders. But I’m glad Taylor brought it up during the age of social media bc now everyone could no longer take a shitty deal! If the general public knows you have a trash deal (look at Megan the Stallion), the stans will eventually turn on the record company for them to get a new deal. Her last few albums haven’t been amazing as her independent stuff but we all know she’s trying to break her contract so we give it a pass. We the consumers also have power!

[@charlenesmith209]

That's what I'm talking about, way to be knowledgeable about your craft Jordy!!! I love you guys!!! Both of you are so very smart beyond your years❤

[@mariamangion21]

Your youtube videos are always such high quality, feels like I’m watching a short film and I LOVE IT! I don’t know what we did to deserve you, but what I do know is how much I appreciate you! You feel like a true friend by how you share parts of your life 🥹 Thank you for being true to yourself 💕

[@MichelJanse]

🥹🥹aww wow thank you so so much Maria!!🤍🤍

[@user-vj2rx4zb8s]

Love the quality of your videos.What phone do you use?

[@rysa.tarts07]

Jacqueline was so cute saying "yes" even before you asked the question 🤣🤣 hoping you will still get to spend time with her often when you move to CA! ❤

[@SarahSchneider2]

Loved learning more about creative income streams. Don’t let anyone tell you that neither of your career are “real jobs” because they 100 percent are amazing career paths.

[@MichelJanse]

Awee thank you Sarah!!🤍🤍

[@lorizielinski227]

It so nice seeing you and Jordy together ! Two amazing people doing what they love ❤❤

[@MichelJanse]

🥰🥰🤍🤍🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@sarameier]

I discovered Merit and Ilia because of you and love them both! Congratulations on the partnership! 💗

[@shelbychocolate]

It’s hilarious that some people think that the only people who make money are ones with “traditional” jobs. There are so many ways musicians can make money! Session players, music teachers, professors at music colleges, etc.

[@brittanydyer8454]

Yes with a doctorate degree

[@ranaa.267]

No matter how many times I try to find new vloggers i always come back to your videos and learn something new, absolutely rooting for you to begin a new chapter and maybe see you traveling the world one day!

[@holly.7971]

So nice to see you happy and with a man who appreciates you ❤

[@cindy77277]

Michel, I just wanted to say that I think you and Jordy are so amazing and it is so nice to see your love for each other. I look forward to your next video. God bless both of you and your wonderful families. Your friend Cindy from a small town in Northern Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@liliesofthefield5310]

To the question "what do you do all day" I hope Jordy knows, he doesn't need to be working 40+hrs a week or justify how he's spending his time, as long as he's making money, supporting you and being productive, that's all that matters, success is making the most money while working the least amount of hours

[@elisestarday6372]

I love how open, honest, and genuine your videos are showing different sides of yourself that not many KZbinrs show! I'm so excited for you on next chapter in Cali! I've been watching since Pasadena days :)

[@brittanydyer8454]

I don’t think anyone argues the validity of his job as I am a musician too. But long term as you get older it’s just harder and harder as music fads change. To make it a life time career is super super hard. So people usually need some back up plans.

[@allyssumrose]

Loved this vlog!! It was so nice to see your sister!! I'm going to miss seeing the two of you hanging out together cuz when the two of you sisters get together there's so much laughter and joy 😂 between you two! Oh I must say that seeing Sweet Max licking your toes was so cute!! Love you Max ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Prayers & Wishes Lisa Hampton 🙂

[@DonnasWonderland]

I agree there is no need to justify Jordy’s career but as a creative and someone who loves music and loves to sing I really appreciate the peek 🫣 behind the musical curtain. Thank you so much for sharing Jordy ❤ loved that little tack suit Michel adorable 🥰

[@MichelJanse]

Yay I’m so glad you enjoyed this Donna!!🤍🤍

[@elbow7991]

I always wondered how musicians made a living. This was very interesting! Thanks Jordy and Michel ❤

[@JamieABurke]

I downloaded Jordys albums on Apple Music about a month ago and I love his music so much! He is very talented. This was a nice insight into how the music industry works.

[@JamieABurke]

Sorry I don’t have Spotify 😂

[@mercedes4302]

Neither do I, I don’t like it!

[@AshleyMurphyArt]

Keep ‘‘em coming Grace… you are crushing it daily! Happy filming!

[@joytimmerman6185]

Love you two together! He is such a good guy and you are so good together. Couldn’t be happier for you!

[@jeannine8400]

It is really interesting how the music industry works. I didn't realize until the whole thing with Taylor Swift having what sounds like some or all of her catalog sold to another person (I may have the words wrong) that she then rerecorded her own songs so that she could have some rights to them. That sounds messed up, when they were her songs. She wrote and sang them. I love Jordy's music. Thank you for sharing with us! Happy Birthday! 💜

[@sandyrodriguez8397]

Him sleeping was so cute!!!!

[@eveparker2138]

Thank you Michel for this uplifting vlog! You truely bring so much value as a youtuber because of your positive energy. I love watching your vlogs in the morning before work and enjoy an iced matcha latte meanwhile.

[@AnneMillz]

Not me listening to ‘End of Us’ - Jordy’s new song - on repeat and crying thinking about your guys’ love 🥹🫶🏻

[@sax_25]

I’m against labels in the music biz because I’ve heard so many negative things about them. Stay independent!

[@AnneRas11]

Jordy thank you for sharing with everyone here. That really explained well about the process of creating your own music as well as how it is shared out there to all of us. I am impressed each time you & Jordy do a sit down & chat. What 2 lovely people you are. Happy for you both. I love the song that ends your vlogs. I am much older than you both but definitely going to check out your music. ❤

[@katyoreilly9556]

Little late watching today but made it!! It's definitely interesting on the income side of different careers for sure! Independent musicians vs signed to a label and just the freedom of being able to sing whatever you want to is interesting too. You look so happy hun!! 🥰

[@kelleyfarley1955]

I love seeing your channel grow little by little and I also am so happy for you and Jordy!!! 💕💕

[@plushieangela]

"look who's here!" *me over here waving at Jordy and smiling* :D

[@christinahernandez1637]

Very cool to learn about how musicians make money! I’m sure this video will help those interested in that too!

[@meganvenegas7632]

Hi Michel! I love how your sister said yes right off the bat. You and Jordy are so cute together! Take care

[@heatheralexander7640]

It would be interesting to hear Jordy’s take on Taylor Swift re doing all her music as Taylor’s version.

[@ggpink9044]

Jordy will definitely be on my year end Spotify thingy this time around 🎉 I'm really enjoying his music.

[@melodyabbee5325]

You two are just to dang cute together!! I enjoyed seeing more of Jordy and learning about his career. I have always been curious how musicians made their money after all the hands are out of there pockets.

[@juliablando202]

I’d love to hear Jordy’s thoughts on Taylor Swift doing her re-recordings since he mentioned owning his masters!!

[@mansoor3159]

Yayyy!! Finally Finally Michel you came with this video because I was eagerly eagerly waiting for this video you are my inspiration and I wish you have a best day 🤗💫💖

[@MichelJanse]

Heheh Awee so so sweet friend!! Thank you!!🤍

[@H-fd4wc]

So interesting !!! Thanks for sharing to you both!!

[@Jer.616]

I promise I'm not trying to be rude. Knowing how fashionable you are, Michel, does it bother you the way Jordy dresses? He's not super fashionable. Also, I would like to gently suggest (and I know people are going to jump on this) that Jordy let women enter the building first - when Michel's brother-in-law opened the door to the restaurant, Jordy entered before the ladies. Just a thought. 🙂

[@thattinyfox]

As someone who works in the music industry in another market, it's interesting seeing the différences and similarities between both!!

[@beabopaloola9234]

That was very interesting. Thank you Jody for telling us about it.

[@VickiVas]

getting a notification means a tea break for me! I've worked in the music and KZbin industry and your insights about YT and Music sights are spot on!

[@MichelJanse]

Thank you friend!!! Yay for tea breaks🎉🎉🤍

[@ewak.4518]

Happy for you finding the one ❤

[@kzfingerprint]

Thank you Jordy for sharing, that was informative!

[@PolishAngel96]

Love the song at the end!

[@Yourworkathomecoach]

Please tell Jordy that has die hard RnB Music lover, I love his music,he has amazing voice.. I love how he loves you❤

[@Chrisplainjane]

I want to share my appreciation for Jordie sharing the business side. Informative & good advice ❤

[@elecops9825]

I feel like there's people who still think in the 'old media' mindset, where they think media is solely TV and radio, when these days, there's dozen more stream of incomes, apps, media opportunities etc. One good thing about the rise of social media and 'new media' is how diversifying it is, there's limitless opportunities out there, you just have to put yourself out there and take a chance. Loved hearing the Jordy segment, and I hope you both enjoyed filming the podcast episode!

[@MichelJanse]

Yes love this!! Thank you so much Ele!! I hope you are doing well friend!!🤍🤍

[@brandiannek]

My sister just asked me to be her matron of honor. It’s her second time as well; the first time I wasn’t given the honor, so it’s pretty awesome! She also asked my husband to officiate 🥰 CONGRATS! Love the sister love 😊

[@user-pz3tp8mb5l]

I've never seen you so happy girl!!!! 😢it makes me emotional I'm SOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU AND JORDY!! Can you do a QNA about waiting to be intimate until the wedding or if you are doing it differently this time around....or like come on lol I can't WAIT TO SEE YOUR WEDDING AND OH MY JEBUS JEBUS, IMMMMM SOOOOOO EXCITED 🎉🎉🎉😇🥰🥰🥰😇😇🥰🥰

[@prettyrouge]

Also TS removed all her music from Spotify until they raised the amount they paid to artists, so that's another reason why Spotify pays higher.

[@msmiami212]

That last door opening frame of Jordy🥲 Just like Jack when Rose ‘revisits’ the grand staircase💞

[@charlenesmith209]

How did you match your makeup so well!? I can never!! Even when I've gone to a station in the mall to let them apply, I swear it's either too light or too dark...the sweatshirts are darling!!

[@indigosky8548]

Oh man that closing song! 🎵❤️🎵❤️

[@MichelJanse]

Hehehe 🥰

[@jff8171]

This was a great video! Jordy's business side was super interesting. Love the ending montage--would love to know what those dishes actually were!

[@ValthatBish]

The dress!! For date night!!

[@newdayscoming4270]

Very informative for those who are needing a good point of reference also. Great job Jordy!

[@laurenm7226]

i discovered you from your first ilia video! nice to see things come full circle. so much has changed since then!

[@MichelJanse]

Ahhh I love this!!! That’s so fun!!🎉🎉🤍

[@ValthatBish]

Lady bird is beautiful!!! We need to see it with your glow drops!!!

[@MichelJanse]

Ooo yeah I bet that would be magical!! Thanks for the tip Val!!🤍🤍

[@Mark32115]

This was really really good with Jordy and you the interviewer! You two are gorgeous together inside and out that is, +.

[@julieknight6372]

I love that you love Australian coffee 💜

[@vivianramirez9119]

You have the BEST sponsors! Thank you so much for this discount code I am excited to treat myself tonight and buy some new makeup ❤😂

[@elecops9825]

Aw, such sweet wedding gifts!

[@annabethhuber9755]

This is so cool! Thanks for sharing jordy!

[@ouachay]

Jackie is actually your Matron of Honor since she’s married ☺️

[@vkgof]

I love your attitude and, girllll, your body is 🔥, so pretty too (when au naturale and all made up). Keep up the awesome work! ❤

[@aimanbatool3273]

It took me forever to realize your channel cover theme is him. Just checked out his music, his sound is great! WOW!

[@idaotmacic8429]

Girl, just a piece of advice. The amount of tinted ilia spf you are using,it is not enough to get the protection of SPF of 40. Especially for someone who has lupus. You should still wear SPF to protect your skin under this serum. It looks great though 😊 I love your videos btw, and have been for years ❤

[@ValthatBish]

Awe are you asking sis to be maid of honor!!!! Omgoodness a tad of wedding content!! You spoil us

[@MichelJanse]

👀🥰🥰

[@elliegrace1821]

wait am i crazy or behind because the end song sounds different now? love it

[@triciaoquinn9238]

Love looks SO GOOD!

[@MichelJanse]

🥰🥰🤍🤍

[@Kit71983]

Omg. Feel you on the dislocations. I dislocated my collarbone SLEEPING. That was fun. Lol

[@createconsiderconnect3356]

Super interesting! Thanks for being vulnerable & sharing that info!

[@rondastothers472]

Try to always ignore the static is what I say. You don’t have to explain Jordys work and finances. I am shocked that anyone thinks they have the right to even know this. Ignore the Static Girl Live your amazing Life ❤

[@camillablasingame7540]

Hey michel! Love ur vids! Just a suggestion, you might consider STILL putting on sunscreen and not skipping it before you put your serum tint with spf 40, often we don’t apply enough of the make up product to get the full sun coverage ❤

[@LindaKayHolevas]

I was thinking the same thing. I think we need a teaspoon (or something close) of sunscreen to get the full benefit of it’s SPF. It’s always better to layer SPF’s, to have full protection. ☀️🌞

[@jacksonebendick9592]

I love your style.

[@MichelJanse]

Awe thank you friend!!🤍🤍

[@mariannedressler6784]

Have a great time guys!!!

[@MichelJanse]

We had so much fun!! 🎉🤍Thank you friend!!🫶🏼

[@virginiawilson9008]

Thank you for the discount code, I always admire how beautiful your make up is so I splurged and placed a order, wish me luck, also I was pleasantly surprised to see that the make up is gluten free! Celiacs is a real thing and is so challenging to find gluten free products! Thanks again Michel!

[@MomentsWithMarissa]

This was super interesting!

[@beckyesperanza9793]

Wow great information and is good to know how the industry works, you work so hard Jordy thank you for sharing and Happy Holiday belated birthday.

[@maryrain2162]

Well...Michel you did a great job of convincing me to buy Ilia over $100 later😂 I am hoping that I love it as much as you. I am fair skinned with dark hair. Hopefully I will have that dewy, plump, etc...description you gave it. You are so beautiful...inside & out. Love you, but GOD LOVES YOU MORE ❤❤❤ then Jordy😂

[@pamnemer8836]

Whoops I missed it anyway you and your little princess are a match made in heaven. I'm glad you found each other Pam in Michigan

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Thank you for sharing Jordy was very interesting hearing about how the music industry works 🤔😊. Michel hope your Finger beter i suffer from EDS too fully understand that 🫶. Nothing worse with joints dislocates Doing simple tasks 🥺. Aww so sweet for Jacqueline lovely to see her & Mark hope they are both doing well 🥰 Love the uit fit for jordy niece so sweet 😊. Have a Good weekend 🥰

[@CS-rx7sf]

I am curious about that green sweatshirt you gave to Jacqueline. You mentioned in this video that you “talked about it in ‘the other’ video.” I saw your other recent videos but don’t recall any mention of this sweatshirt. Did I miss something?🥺I hope you had a very happy birthday, Michel🎁🎈🧁

[@davidhorwood6741]

Really interesting insight into the music industry! Thanks..

[@NashalyB]

Whats the song called at the end ? I always sing it when watching your videos! I love this time of day

[@timesandlaws7095]

Sabbath is the 7th day which is what in English is Saturday. The catholic church spoke great words against the Most High and spoke that it was changed on their authority.... they thought to change the Sabbath and the whole christian world now keeps the first day in Error. (And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. Daniel 7:25. } Most call Sabbath Sabado or Shabat , The whole world is duped. By the way I love Matt's El Rancho!!

[@thecaradiaries]

I was about to order more ilia foundation tonight and then saw this video hahahahah obsessed! so happy for you and love your heart! :)

[@MichelJanse]

Yesss it’s so good!! Thank you so much sweet friend!!🥹🥰🤍

[@charlenesmith209]

Oh! Never mind about matching the color of the Ilia, I see where you can get them to match you or you can match yourself.

[@MichelJanse]

Oh yay!!! I am so glad!! Also their support team is INCREDIBLE!! 🤍🤍I hope you love it 🥰

[@sophiaulrich7671]

I love your videos so much!💕 Where are your pearl earrings from?😍

[@MichelJanse]

Aww thank you so much Sophia!! 🤍🤍 They are some of my favs!! Here is the link 🤍🥰mejuri.com/shop/products/bold-pearl-hoop-earrings?currency=USD&source=shoppingads&irclickid=RSk0WcwFfxyPRT4SSkTeiTeqUkFyn8x5T1w9Qg0&MagicLinks&irgwc=1

[@chefmarianrene5251]

Mine too..Thx 4 asking?

[@cassandraboyer7068]

Thanks for sharing Jordy. Very interesting ❤

[@Shop-Girl]

❤❤❤❤ he is a keeper, even if he was a poor artist 😂. I am here for the new adventure!!!