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Songwriters, Are You Working For Free?
If you don’t know how royalties actually work, you probably are. The Broke Musician’s Handbook reveals 8 proven income streams every musician should know.
8 Ways to Earn a Real Income with Your Music
Most musicians rely on one or two income streams—and struggle because of it. This book shows you 8 proven ways to get paid that most artists completely overlook.
What You'll Learn Inside:
Mechanical Royalties
How to collect money you're already owed
1
Sync Licensing
Get your music placed in film, TV & ads
2
Performance Royalties
Register with PROs and get paid when your music plays
3
Direct Sales
Build your own income stream (no middleman)
4
Digital Distribution
Make streaming actually work for you
5
Publishing Deals
When to sign—and when to walk away
6
Session Work
Turn your skills into consistent paid gigs
7
Teaching & Workshops
Monetize what you already know
8
"If you know how to score tension but not royalties, you're missing out."
— The Broke Musician’s Handbook
About The Author
Joseph D Becker
Joseph D Becker wrote The Broke Musician’s Handbook because he kept watching royalties disappear into the void — along with composer’s bank accounts.
As a musician and composer, he experienced firsthand how the music industry’s financial systems work against independent artists. This book is his answer: a practical, no-nonsense guide to help every musician claim the income they’ve earned.
Published by JB Goodrich Publishing, the book is now available in both English and Spanish editions.
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8 Ways to Earn a Real Income with Your Music