Every independent artist wants to know how to make money from their music—but maybe we're asking the wrong question.

Instead of worrying about how to make your first $1,000, what can you do to make your first dollar?

In this episode of Not Just Music Podcast, we break down what it really means to approach your music like a business. From selling directly to fans and getting back to hand-to-hand promotion to live performances, sync licensing, websites, merchandise, and other opportunities outside of streaming platforms, there are more ways to make money with your music than many artists realize.

We also talk about why simply uploading music isn't enough. Artists have to be willing to get outside, meet people, promote themselves, invest in their brand, take risks, and put their music in front of actual consumers. ...