3 Ways YouTube Saves Musicians Money

Let’s assume that, as an aspiring musician, you don’t have enough dosh to be posh, which is to say that you’re more broke than the EU right now, well, don’t worry! Follow these awesome tips to save yourself some major cash!

There are some things Youtube cannot provide you with, such as a physical drum kit, a triangle, this innate talent and skill needed to play the triangle, or a loan of a million big ones to keep you going in these hard times. However, YouTube can provide you, a musician, with some ravishing deals…

Without further ado: Three YouTube Money Saving Tips!

1. The Crowd Is Free

If you can pay you internet bill (or borrow your neighbors’ for long enough), you can reach millions of people. You don’t have to pay for a venue, transport to and fro, or drinks for your sister’s boyfriend’s cousin’s cat’s friend whom you’re being set up with because she has a job, but needs—ahem—balance in her life, as a hypothetical example, of course…

There are infinite ways to reach crowds with YouTube, such as sharing on social media, creating a craving for your brand and sound, teaming up with other artists who offer exposure to a different kind of listener other than your own fanbase, and so on.

THE ADVANTAGE: YOU WILL NEVER FIND A STADIUM THAT CAN HOLD AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL CAN.

2. Singing Lessons

Sounding a lot like a wheezing bag of cat farts is probably not going to get you anywhere, but what if singing lessons don’t quite fit into the budget at the moment? No worries! YouTube has a whole host of people ready to help.

Singing lessons (the ones you have to leave your house for) can be expensive, not to mention you might not have too many teachers to choose from in your local area. However, YouTuber offers a wide array of professionals demonstrating vocal warm-ups, exercises, and performance tips.

THE ADVANTAGE: YOU CAN SWITCH UNTIL YOU FIND SOMEONE YOU FEEL IS BEST SUITED TO YOUR NEEDS; IT’S FREE; YOU CAN GET THE GIST OF HOW GOOD/COMPETENT THEY ARE BY THE VIEWS, COMMENTS AND BY LISTENING.

3. Metronome

The question: Do you need it?

The answer: Yeah, man, you do.

Maybe you want to know why? Okay: Rhythm. Good rhythm and tempo are essential for any band or duo to play together. The metronome is an extremely important tool to help musicians develop their rhythm skills and learn how to play together. Practicing accurately with a metronome will help you develop and improve your rhythm without doubt and without debt.