WHY NOW IS THE BEST TIME TO BE A MUSICIAN! ($100,000/yr)

[@onqueueisgood]

After reading some comments regarding my stance on the financial opportunities that can be made as a musician I wanted to just say that the music should absolutely always come first. Passion is a necessity if you don’t have it then making it a career isn’t necessary. This is for those who have always dreamed of being able to share their art full time and making a living from it.

[@TheSlayerOrFate]

not me, ive had nighmares being forced to sell my soul for fame and fortune.

[@TheSlayerOrFate]

i hope those days are over where artists had to literaly sell there soul and join the illuminati to be part of music, we were better off under the mafia

[@TheSlayerOrFate]

i highly disagreed, now feels like the worst time to be a musician, AI Music Is Toping the charts, rock and roll was taken away, and music is just generally dead. there is no such thing as a good song in this day in age

[@yomulv]

​@@TheSlayerOrFate Nah man there's still good music out there you just gotta find it

[@prod.suyangkim]

real🔥

[@alienmindset956]

I’m so grateful to live in a time where music is possible entirely alone.

[@lfs8423]

This has always been the case from Mozart to Johny Cash

[@dimeandbiggie353]

Music has really become what it was always supposed to be... art. All that label and push and promo and gimmicks and and fake personality fake streams blah blah blah. That's used just solely for the money and no art. We are moving in the right direction again

[@AFRoSHEENT3ARCMICHAEL69]

Too bad you don't see you were sold that. This idea that people like Skrillex are doing it all by themselves. Why? Is another story. People don't understand that the internet is like another worldly dimension that they're trying to get everyone to plug in to.

[@TheEncouragementKid]

me too!!! so happy

[@TheSlayerOrFate]

Horable idea. You need freinds

[@tapeexperiments]

I appreciate the tone and encouragement of this video. HOWEVER: we should continue to spread the message that it is not fair, equitable or right the way the Streaming Services are treating artists. Music creators deserve to get paid for their Music. Period. They are making HUGE PROFITS off of YOUR music.

[@ThatBonsaipanda]

What's missing from the chart at 7:35 is that the artist might make $1000 but the streaming service in cahoots with the distributor (usually the classic Spotify + Distrokid combo) will make a cool $million. Being independent sounds awesome for the aspiring artist, but it's all just the same ol' scam, it's just adjusted for the digital age. One can trace the beginnings to 'the death of music' that arrived with the DMCA in the late 90s. Meant to protect the artist, actually just secured all income to be funneled to digital rights owners (the same labels that had been screwing over artists for decades at that point).

[@HyperRare]

Loved that you included Aries, Ramzoid and Quadeca. They’re big reasons why I’m pursuing doing this as a career. Very inspiring video!

[@onqueueisgood]

That’s awesome. They’re extremely inspiring because they manage to build a career and earn respect from a platform that scrutinizes KZbinrs for doing music.

[@user-en1oc8xn8q]

lower barrier to entry = an increasingly oversaturated market = publishing corps (like Distrokid) take full advantage of their position as the middleman = aspiring musicians are now the products that generate revenue, not the music itself

[@Leopard69]

Exactly

[@vScribo]

You gotta think as a small artist how much value are u providing? get better

[@judbaker5752]

@@vScribomore value means more payment to the middleman, which doesn’t disprove op’s point. There’s a lot of good arguments you could have made.

[@vScribo]

@@judbaker5752 your value is 3minute audio file not even visuals then maybe a ad placed before every couple plays n u want a max payout em lil 700 streams ain’t movin the needle, getting better gives you more leverage n avenues you can go down for income but if u care bout the money that much you already not In it for the right reason

[@MeetSeanCurran]

then i guess... make nusic and not money

[@Brxvs]

Great video! I’m an independent artist who’s ranged from 400k-200k monthly listeners. And I’ve had and still hold many songs on major editorial playlists on Spotify and Apple. I’ve also made income from publishing and other royalties. There are definitely other streams to check out too!

[@onqueueisgood]

Congrats on your success!

[@DeutscherPatrick]

What were/are the common challenges you face along your way?

[@lomarsweed6604]

How does all that translate monetarily?

[@mentalpictures-officialban8707]

@@lomarsweed6604 $14

[@dreamzzzooentertainment]

Great video. Time well invested on my behalf 😌

[@onqueueisgood]

I appreciate that! Glad it was helpful!

[@aydenperkins2005]

The fact that I live in Arlington Texas is crazy, I can only believe he made this video for me and that is really cool

[@onqueueisgood]

Yup just for you! lol

[@LaynoProd]

as a 26 year old independent music artist whos still trying to figure things out, this video has answered many of my questions to level up my brand and improve my ways of reaching my goal of building 1000 true fans and community that will support my art and make a living, thank you - with gratitude, LaynoProd 🙏🏽💎📝 im taking notes!

[@onqueueisgood]

So glad that I could do that. Keep up the grind you got it!

[@CarterAce]

Loved the Twenty One Pilots video so i had no doubt this one was gonna hit and it REALLY did. Big inspo thank you again 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@onqueueisgood]

Thanks for your support man! Glad I can be help 🙏

[@MarlonKingShow]

Its a nice concept, in reality, its like the you tube dream, most will not make any money, regardless of talent and passion. Most that will do well at this will be those who are already good at marketing and anyone with an advantage to getting on playlists.

[@onqueueisgood]

There are plenty of resources on KZbin that provide valuable detail on how to do those things!

[@MSU23]

Thank you for this video. I am 53 and am grateful to any help wrapping my head around the modern Music business

[@onqueueisgood]

It’s always evolving it’s hard to keep up with for sure!

[@whatifoundout]

DistroKid isn’t $20/month it’s $20/year

[@onqueueisgood]

I thought so but while making this video I looked it up and thought I saw it was $20/month. My bad! Good catch

[@KIIINGDAVID1]

No it's not lol it's a totally scam

[@lorenzob249]

How is it a scam? Honest question

[@whatifoundout]

@@KIIINGDAVID1 ????

[@Skywohka]

@@lorenzob249 Distrokid takes a massive cut. I use it myself. They always take like $70 LOL.

[@ericdavidwallace]

This video gave me so much hope thank you! This video was so educational and it was such a relief to see all the practical objective info that you laid out. I really feel like i might have a chance at surviving after watching this. This is the type of video record labels don't want Artist to see.

[@onqueueisgood]

Glad it was helpful! Independent/independent label is the new wave!

[@JamesDavis.28]

Dude this video is so great! The majority of people are totally pessimistic about the possibility of a career in music. I am so happy this video is a positive outlook on the subject. 🎉

[@onqueueisgood]

Thank you!

[@GURKENGOTT]

but please only make music if you're actually passionate about it.

[@Fendijett]

This right here

[@DanielKUniverse]

💜🔥💫

[@DeejayRach0]

You not gonna make any music if you're not passionate

[@DanielKUniverse]

@@DeejayRach0 naa, some people work in music and just see the money n the fame

[@robbrigham1125]

Make music because you are human and ALL humans should make music. Capitalism is evil. If you must make money at music fine, but making music is still necessary play, and no matter how much you think it is work and has some intrinsic value beyond the enjoyment inherent to it is a path to disillusionment, whether you are successful or not.

[@User1022-v1s]

AMAZING!! And that’s an understatement. I can see how much time you put into these videos; your passion seeps through so effortlessly. Never stop!

[@onqueueisgood]

Thank you so much 🥹

[@thesillygooseisloose]

Damn bro I've been working at music for a while but lately I've been feeling like it's all pointless. This video gave me an insane motivation boost! Thanks for your help!

[@onqueueisgood]

That’s awesome to hear. Keep pushing!

[@exhaust4246]

Finally a positive, encouraging video! 🖤⭐ Thanks

[@onqueueisgood]

Glad to drop some positivity on someone!

[@Zay-cd2zv]

Agreed lately there's only been videos about the music industry crashing

[@keefpuff]

so awesome to see exociety get some attention, especially as a point supporting the idea that you can succeed without mainstream success nowadays

[@onqueueisgood]

They deserve it! Very under appreciated artists.

[@JayManwell]

Really hoping Congress gets this new bill passed. Going to help a ton artists in regards to their Spotify streams.

[@Jasonmakesvideo]

What's in the bill?!

[@SelfmadeNoah]

Crazy visions ‼️ come tap in b4 everybody know selfmade

[@domdisko9345]

Great video. Thanks for your time and effort. 🌹

[@onqueueisgood]

Thank you so much means a lot!

[@JadenWakefieldMusic]

a very well put together video fam

[@onqueueisgood]

Appreciate it!

[@lifeofapsalmist]

Wow you only have 2.4k subs?? Considering the quality of this video, I thought you’d have 100k easy. Keep up the great content sir! Excellent!

[@onqueueisgood]

Thank you so much! Appreciate the support!

[@dootlime]

I loved this video. The biggest thing that will steer me away from signing to a label is how labels force their artists to go viral on TikTok. I liked your inclusion of Aries in your footage, he was on a label for Believe in Me and because of label troubles, we had to wait 2 extra months for his Kids on Molly single because of labels doing scummy moves like that. When I start releasing music, I won’t be on TikTok because I understand what kind of audience I’m trying to attract and I like how you mentioned to focus on the platforms for the people you want to reach. Great video 💚

[@onqueueisgood]

Glad that resonated with someone. Doing short form content is iffy sometimes because you attract people who only tune in for short bursts

[@mozzy1268]

@@onqueueisgoodAbsolutely agree. I think Tiktok actually does more harm to the vast majority of careers. Becoming labeled a “one hit wonder”, can be fatal for an artist’s career regardless of how true it is and Tiktok is King at creating one hit wonders. They may know your song but it does not mean they are fans. I’ve heard so many good songs on Tiktok but only ever search up the chorus of the song and couldn’t really care less for the artist. Interestingly, if the other labels follow Universal in removing their music from Tiktok then things could change a lot.

[@blakehawley1540]

We take completely different approaches but same exact fundamental message.

[@zombie_music4life]

very clear vedio man.. amazing info on the business side of music rather than only art side... nice job keep them coming

[@onqueueisgood]

Thanks! I will keep them coming for sure!

[@rematerialize9]

The perfect time to become a musician/producer were the mid to late 90s - this time was GOLD, it will never be like that again until the sun burns out.

[@sleeperbeast_dj]

If you were in LA or NY & your name is Rick Rubin etc. otherwise not ;)

[@stevelanemusic4463]

Excellent. I just saw this for the first time. 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Love it!!

[@onqueueisgood]

Thank you!

[@FrancisAlloteyJr]

Absolute gem of a video. Thanks for sharing big bro

[@onqueueisgood]

Thank you so much glad you enjoyed it man 🙏

[@jtwashere59]

This is terrific. Keep 'em com Love the topic & the presentation of the topic. Which is what it was about...

[@futurevortex.official]

after covid, life so hard. i broke and i turning into making music from home

[@WAVESustainableEntertainment]

love this video, hope you make more content like this !

[@onqueueisgood]

Of course!

[@ericdavidwallace]

That talking ?huh? CAT really made my day! 😂

[@carriesolomonmusic]

This is great! Very encouraging. Thank you. Also, LOL that clip of Khalid awkwardly strumming the guitar😂

[@hatchicist]

thank you for this! I definitely needed this advise!

[@onqueueisgood]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BAMHUM]

Absolutely buzzin to have found your content! Keep it up bro!! Thanks for sharing

[@onqueueisgood]

Thank you so much!

[@tasenova2717]

after all the negative stuff you find. it was nice to see this in my recommended. yes aries, quadeca, brakence, heylog. love all them. why I continue as well

[@onqueueisgood]

So glad you found this!

[@lilnavyy]

ima do it regardless cuz i enjoy it🖤 how it really go

[@beingmyburgh]

love love love this man !!!❤ all the way from South Africa PLEASE DON'T STOP

[@astro_poly]

too good for so low views, really enjoyed this one

[@onqueueisgood]

Thank you so much!

[@bassface84]

Thanks for this. It is definitely encouraging and there are obvious pitfalls along the way w/ the process but, it is definitely more level playing field to enter the music industry now than anytime in the past. and people forget that the 'industry' has always been pay-to-play on many different levels so if you want to keep %100 of everything you can do it all yourself including d2fan streaming and distribution, otherwise ~%60-ish of the pie for world-wide distribution, marketing etc... seems a bit more reasonable price to pay to be in the game and maybe a more realistic perspective. In the meantime artists and fans can work for a more equitable stake in the future by demanding it, putting some skin in the game and a bit more sweat equity. just my $0.02.

[@onqueueisgood]

Very well said

[@TheRealSandman]

After listening & being heavily influenced by Russ, I'll always stay independent with my music. It may be more difficult, but I'd rather have control over being in a potential bad situation with a label, where you have no control.

[@LifeStageMusic]

Thank you for the information.

[@onqueueisgood]

Of course!

[@ibelleism]

this video gave me hope and ideas.. thank youuuuu!

[@onqueueisgood]

That’s what I love to hear!

[@jaspryker]

Great video! Love how it’s very visual!

[@onqueueisgood]

Thank you it’s the only way I can pay attention to what I’m saying lol

[@TayajohMusic]

4:00 I believe he meant “for only a little more than $20 a YEAR” instead of month.

[@onqueueisgood]

Yup my bad

[@jamerv777smerf]

Great fuqn vid dude goddamn🗣. Inspiring shxt. Keep up the great work your helping a lot of indies out there and perhaps even artist on major👍

[@onqueueisgood]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@lewisloveeee]

This is insane keep working ur gon be huge

[@onqueueisgood]

Thank you so much! I hope so!

[@SpellsandCurses]

That's the dream!

[@scandinavianserialki]

just want to give a shoutout to that synesso espresso machine in that stock footage

[@pqunit]

This is complete nonsense. Local bands in the 1980s were negotiating for $1,000 guarantees PLUS 25% of bar sales. Musicians were paying their way through college playing in bar bands. And no - you didn't need to know the right people. A&R reps would actually go to clubs looking for bands to sign. Technology has made it an amazing time creatively. The death of the music industry has turned music into a hobby for those privileged enough to afford it. Anyone claiming otherwise is too young to remember.

[@TheRealSlayerOfFate]

Agree. Im too young to remember yet i still hiss and hate on modern music

[@em8969]

Thanks for this brother, excellent video

[@onqueueisgood]

Glad you liked it!

[@blakehawley1540]

Wow. I was literally about to release a video with this exact title. Insane.

[@onqueueisgood]

Put it out! Spread the message!

[@TrendyPicasso]

yes lets take a chance on our dreams love you brother god Speed

[@BillGlutesMusic]

This is a good video!

[@Jay-eg9mv]

The Downside is there are a lot of people with mediocre talent but with better social skills making it ahead. Musicians were mostly the quite guys in classrooms but now the industry has become the cool kids playground

[@smallpeople172]

To be fair, I think the next trend will be artists abandoning streaming services and just operating exclusively from their own websites, where they’ll sell their songs, and that’ll be the only way to get any music going forward

[@onqueueisgood]

Interestingly on that Void FM podcast they talk about how Snoop Dogg tried doing that with his own platform and it failed

[@MichaelEleftheriou-dc8lg]

precisely what I'm planning

[@RobertJeffers-ms6uz]

Artists doing that are honestly just displaying that they really don't understand the business. Music is a longevity game not a hit and run. The real money has always been in the mechanical and publishing royalties since the beginning of time. The key has always been having your song heard and played over and over. When a song made in the 1950s is used throughout every decade in movies ,commercials,video games, karaoke lists,juke boxes, etc the royalties literally never end. If no one listens to your music than sure selling direct to consumer might sound like it makes sense. The objective is wrong though. One person paying 10 dollars for a cd might sound better to you than needing 4000 streams to make 10 dollars. But what is more valuable? 4000 listeners or one ?

[@smallpeople172]

@@RobertJeffers-ms6uz those aren't mutually exclusive. Why are you making it an either or?

[@smallpeople172]

@@onqueueisgood wasn't that some NFT BS?

[@dallassurfersclub8872]

I've been playing music since I was 13, singing decently for the past two and a half years, but only got serious at 43. I'm currently getting a Commercial Music degree at community college. is it too late? Am I too old to become a well-known artist? I look pretty young for my age, work out do yoga, and could pass for someone in my 20's/30's. Most people think I'm a lot younger. Also I'm autistic, so I still dress pretty punk rock, and I'm into that kind of stuff.

[@onqueueisgood]

There’s no age where your art doesn’t deserve to be heard. Trust there’s always something out there for someone who has the drive and will! It is not too late!

[@Prometheus-Staple]

Mike Dean is 59 and still killing the game

[@MattLeFaitMusic]

Amazing video!

[@onqueueisgood]

Thanks!

[@tonyjones1560]

Even the coolest “job” in the world isn’t to be cool all the time. Think about how cool it will be when you reach the point where you’re able to pay ALL of your bills off your music. That probably won’t include a summer home in Cancun (or wherever) and a fleet of Ferraris. Still gonna be COOL AF! I want that for myself. I want that for you too (whoever you are). There’s more than enough to go around. *Thanks for this video!*

[@onqueueisgood]

Being comfortable making art sounds amazing

[@mimsphoria]

Thank you so much for this video, I feel much more confident about embarking on my music career :) Let’s spread words of love through our music 🫶

[@onqueueisgood]

Absolutely! Glad it helped! 🙏

[@TLimeRecords]

Thanks so much! Great information!

[@onqueueisgood]

Glad it was helpful!

[@duckywest]

I needed this

[@fredirie]

Keep spreading the message

[@stalkmoonwowweee7196]

ITS EASY TO RELEASE BUT ITS HARDER BECAUSE THE ALGORITHM IS CONTROLLED + ARTISTS HAVE TO FIGHT FOR THE MASSES ATTENTION SPANS OF TIKTOK YES ITS LOWER FAR AS RELEASING MUSIC BUT IT ALSO CREATED A OVERSATURATED GOTTA GIVE BOTH GOOD & THE BAD WHEN SPEAKING ON THIS TOPIC

[@Jasonmakesvideo]

Gotta spend marketing and stay personal with ur fanbase on the regular Be memorable

[@RobertJeffers-ms6uz]

Perfectly said. The cost of producing physical records weeded out the pretenders in years past. 100000 people a day were not making physical releases. That being said physical distribution deals and physical promotion were also hard to obtain and expensive. So is unfortunately the marketing it takes to drive traffic to multiple streaming networks. At the end of the day the face may have changed but money and connections still play a huge role and scams are more rampant than ever. Let's face it. Noone really even knows what percentage of their streams are even human beings lol

[@KidNavi]

love this man, up to 40k monthly right now and have been figuring out what works best for me and how to capitalize off a moment, signed a 1 song deal with a label which I honestly regret due to the fact they wouldn't let me release the song months later after a video blew up, their motto: they wanted presaves... Amazing video and the editing is phenomenal, keep it up

[@onqueueisgood]

Congrats on the growth! Do what feels right. That creative control is stronger than anything!

[@JayNextEra]

I sang my whole life, traveled to Europe to sing in the Vatican, was a music major in college, learned theory and got ear trained, produced and sold my own beats, engineered other artists, played piano and guitar, tried making my own emo rap r&b niche, loved freestyling and was addicted to listening to music 24/7 until I surrendered my desires for music to Allah ❤️

[@NotMsQy]

Amazing video quality, hopefully this one will blow like your second one did.

[@onqueueisgood]

Thanks for the continued support! Let’s hope so!

[@jawvees2585]

Perspective changer boss🎉

[@onqueueisgood]

Love it! 👍

[@acriby]

that was veeeery good

[@onqueueisgood]

Thanks!

[@rah2_raw]

Amazing video , my only critique is I feel like it’d be better if it was a little faster I feel like it was easier to watch at 1.25 but it was still a little to fast speed ur videos up by like 1.15

[@onqueueisgood]

Noted! Thanks for the feedback!

[@who_is_dis]

I think going direct to consumer with your music and delaying putting it on streaming might be the way forward. People might think they'd be reluctant to pay, but if its music you genuinely want to listen to, you most likely would, especially if the price was reasonable.

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

Thank you for the great advice. Streaming pays so little though unless you have millions of streams, as you mentioned, which is pretty hard to do imho. I've been in this for a long time and honestly, it's a bit of a rollercoaster and many of my talented friends who have charted, played arenas are still not financially free. My advice is to do it for the love of music first, talent alone doesn't always get you the success. It's a people business, and timing is everything, besides a decent dose of luck! 😂 Go to as many networking events as you can, collaborate, explore the sync world and get your music placed in tv shows, ads, and movies. So many different ways to achieve success. Don't be too hard on yourself. Keep it fun and magic will happen ;) A positive attitude and tough skin is super important. Wish you all success!!!!

[@onqueueisgood]

So many great points you love to see it

[@oranjmix]

yooooo a Exo reference was not expected, they really doing numbers

[@onqueueisgood]

Glad someone recognizes them!

[@JacobBailey-yq1kg]

Thank you for this information!!!

[@onqueueisgood]

Glad it was useful!

[@OliverGgE]

What a great fucking video. I will refer back to this whenever I feel as if I am slipping. Thank you.

[@onqueueisgood]

I’m really glad you enjoyed it 🙌

[@marlanjn.baptiste8715]

The only issue is that it can be a lot of pressure and since you're not a pro in an area such as producing, that one side of your work can be half baked. I do prefer this era over the older one but, I would never neglect getting someone who is actually a pro on certain things. Just for that extra boost.

[@TheDesperateArtist]

Yes yes, go ahead, be a musician. We're coming for you, anyway. Love, AI

[@jazzhop906]

Great Video. Everything you said is true. I've been following L.Dre for years now and I used to watch his videos before making millions of streams and I have witnessed his growth. More independent artists will start making money. That is why Spotify raised the bar to 1000 streams before they pay out, they noticed it was just a matter of time till artists crack the algorithm and no longer need labels.💯

[@onqueueisgood]

Independent artists stand up!

[@Zay-cd2zv]

Facts 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@RobertJeffers-ms6uz]

They raised the bar to discourage people from releasing 1000 songs a year while promoting 1 or none. By making all songs have 1000 streams they are actually looking to seek out the artists that are dedicated both to the quality and strategy of their releases. I actually think it's a good thing.

[@zachpitt9249]

Synchronization bring me here ❤

[@lorddpablo9651]

Being a independent artist sucks. Especially when life gets in the way from being creative. Thanks for the video

[@indiayahriee]

Thank you so much. Love this vid so encouraging. God bless ❤

[@onqueueisgood]

So glad I could do that for you!

[@wanderingfool7136]

Mastering the triangle is crazy 🤣

[@Shi7aYaBish]

Bro thank you

[@onqueueisgood]

Of course 🙏

[@altermoremusic]

Я незалежний артист з України і роблю все сам. Зараз працюю над великим синтвейв альбомом і далі планую рухатися в синтпоп стилі, щоб почати заробляти на життя своєю музикою.

[@onqueueisgood]

That’s highly respectable! Good luck to you I’m a big fan of synthpop

[@JayAurelian]

Respect my dude✊🏽

[@FLIPPHONE69]

For feeding you lies and a dream? Explains your little jew fist 🤣🤣🤣

[@JonnyBDope]

please make more like this

[@onqueueisgood]

I gotchu!

[@ShaunKD]

Just released my first single! 🙏

[@onqueueisgood]

Might have to check it out 🔥 congrats!

[@ShaunKD]

@@onqueueisgood Thanks bro! More to come! 💪

[@rinz9627]

The hardest thing I’d say is branding

[@darionjaikaran4180]

I am very passionate about music, have the ability to write record mix and master. I’ve uploaded my music to distro kid. But how do I market my music, to get in front of listeners so that they stream my music? By the way, I am in, the Caribbean, a place where the primary place for listening to music is KZbin, not Spotify.

[@onqueueisgood]

I’m looking into make a vid about that in the future. Stay tuned!

[@jasminedtucker]

ADS. The internet is pay to play now.

[@sonicpalacevideos]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the MJ's Performance Right Organization BMI is was NOT responsible for getting massive airplay. That would have been the promotion department of his record label Epic. They may have also hired independent Radio promoters. Performance Right Organizations collect royalties, they do NOT promote.

[@jasminedtucker]

Correct. BMI & ASCAP collect royalties for songwriters.

[@TommiTuominen1975]

I used to be a musician, singer and songwriter. Then I realised that modern music is so shitty and bad and very often created by people who don't even know how to play any instrument but wanted to make money - and lots of money. And public is even more stupid to buy or listen that awful crap they call music if not even art. It has nothing to do with art. I couldn't write songs that bad if I tried... Thank god we have older music which I still love, mainly 60's or 70's stuff. The music that makes your skin goosebumps. I don't think many listeners of modern music have experienced that too often.

[@onqueueisgood]

Why’d you stop making music though?

[@TommiTuominen1975]

I'm too frustrated and hopeless to do music anymore.

[@louiedelatorre1667]

If that’s what you think, then you were not listening to the right music, I could list TONS of amazing artists of all genres, you were probably simply listening to whatever the radio and mainstream media was feeding you and never actually took the time to actually dive into discovering new artists and music yourself.

[@voidalchemy_stratorusofficial]

Agreed. The music of today is mostly utter trash. Part of the reason is because of the extremely low barrier to becoming a musician. It’s so easy to post your music online, so easy to make it sound perfect with Protools even though you suck at playing. I love to play and create music, but only as a personal and spiritual pursuit. It’s like a spiritual practice to me, NOT a way to make money. And since I can’t live off of it, I don’t spend lots of time on it because I make money in other ways. But I found it’s better to not play or create that often, because when I DO find time to do it…it feels so fresh and exciting. It wouldn’t be that way if I was a full time musician who got rich from it. The business model of music is awful in today’s digital age. You can make good money if you have tens of millions of fans, but music is so oversaturated now. There are too many bands, too many musicians. This means there’s too much supply and not enough demand. Music is not a special thing anymore like it was in the 60s, so all this makes it super unlikely you’ll get those millions of fans to help you get rich from music. There’s too much supply and not enough demand. So overall, music as a business is an awful idea today. But music as a personal, spiritual practice is a great thing.

[@TommiTuominen1975]

♥I couldn't agree more.

[@majesticbubfish9633]

Ramzoid mentioned🔥

[@djkwemo]

hey bro, absolutely love the video. Quick question. Who does your thumbnails?

[@onqueueisgood]

Thank you man glad you liked it. I do the thumbnails myself!

[@djkwemo]

@@onqueueisgood thats really dope man! I recently made a documentary about Russ, and I am looking to make a thumbnail. Have you ever charged for thumbnails?

[@onqueueisgood]

Yeah I still occasionally do orders for people so I’d be down!

[@djkwemo]

@@onqueueisgood ok cool, if you give me your instagram, we could get that set up

[@onqueueisgood]

@@djkwemo I actually don’t have one at this very moment. Do you have discord?

[@dreamcoremagick]

SNAP BACK TO REALITY 100,000 streams is $238.00, and with shows you have to pay venues, equipment, staff and opening artists that’s why you need to sell merch to collect to get pay oh and let’s not for get the money you have to put back into the merch, I’m not saying you goals aren’t able I’m say don’t expect this to be as easy dude making it look. This music sht CAN and WILL MAKE OR BRAKE YOU DO NOT TAKE THIS FOR GRANTED

[@UB.S]

And what's the percentage of musicians making good music and following the "right" steps that actually make a $100K/yr? Less than 1%. Might as well play the lottery.

[@RobertJeffers-ms6uz]

Good will always be subjective and the absolute truth there is no right step. The best one can do is make something undeniably great and put together their best cost effective strategy they can muster up. Anyone can blow tons of money to get to a million streams. If no one fell in love with the music and you spent 10 x the payback it only shows a bad investment. The real question every musician should be asking is not how do I go from zero to x number of streams but rather how do i get my song heard by masses of people at once. How do I get to hear people in my local area playing my music driving down the road. Can I sell out a single 50? 100? Or 700 seat room? These are the questions

[@sillyW0bb]

I dunno why but I'm subscribing cause of the way u said pickle.

[@onqueueisgood]

All according to plan

[@tracksphantom540]

❤🎉I loved liked and subscribed 🎉❤

[@onqueueisgood]

Thank you for the support!