Music Jobs
Name a way a musician can make money.
What does net worth mean?
The value of all the non-financial and financial assets owned by an individual
Name a music streaming platform.
Youtube, spotify, apple music, soundcloud, etc.
Name one music award show.
Grammys, Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, etc.
Name 5 pop musicians that are currently popular.
Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Beyonce, etc.
How can a musician get their music promoted?
Uploading to streaming sites (youtube, spotify, soundcloud, etc) or signing a record deal.
Which male artist has the highest net worth?
Jay-Z (worth $2.5 billion)
Which streaming service pays the most to artists?
Amazon Music ($8.80 per 1000 streams).
Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, etc.
What movie stars Diana Ross and Michael Jackson?
The Wiz
What is the average salary for a musician in the US?
$45,000-$58,000
Which music producer has the highest net worth?
Dr. Dre (worth $820 million).
Which streaming service has the most songs?
Spotify (over 100 million songs).
Who won Song of the Year at the Grammys this year?
Kendrick Lamar (Not Like Us)
What is the Billboard Hot 100?
A ranking system of the most popular songs within a time period.
What's the highest paying job for a musician?
Audio Engineer ($56,000 - $86,000 annual salary).
Which female artist has the highest net worth?
Taylor Swift (worth $1.6 billion)
Which streaming service has the most active users?
Spotify (over 696 million monthly users)
When was the first Grammys?
May 4th, 1959
Which rock band had the most #1 hits?
The Beatles
Why should a musician be careful when signing a record deal?
The record company owns the music that was made. They can also determine how much money the musician earns from their music.
How can a musician increase their net worth?
Diversifying income streams through live performances, merchandise sales, music licensing, streaming platforms, and collaborations with other artists/brands.
How much does a musician make off of streaming services?
Between $0.002 - $0.013 per listen.
What song was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the longest?
Old Town Road by Lil Nas X (19 weeks).
What is one topic that we covered in group that WASN'T exploring a genre?
Music and culture, music as a coping skill, music as a social tool, etc.