This episode was previously published on the Profitable Musician Show.
Matt Santry, from Well Paid Musician, shares his journey of making money from music and how he has helped other musicians do the same. He started performing in college and eventually became a part-time job while in school, making more money with his band. He also worked at bars and fraternity parties, and even sang solo.
Matt graduated with a degree in Psychology and went into social work full-time for five years. However, he felt like he wasn’t pursuing his art or had enough time and energy to pursue it. He started doing bar gigs and eventually made more money at night than during the 8:00 to 5:00 day. To sustain his music career, he took on side hustles such as teaching music lessons and driving lessons, which came in through his social work.
Matt realized that pursuing his own music was not enough to keep him self-employed, so he decided to explore private events. He found that doing the same thing at the bars for much more money and better audiences would give him more opportunities to make money.
Matt’s journey has been filled with challenges and frustrations, but he has found success in private events. He has learned to focus on his passion for music and has helped other musicians achieve the same success.
In conclusion, Matt Santry’s journey from performing in college to private gigs and helping other musicians is a testament to the power of music and the potential for success. By understanding the challenges and opportunities that come with pursuing one’s passion, musicians can overcome their scarcity mindset and achieve financial stability.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Matt Santry
- Well Paid Musician – Instagram
- Well Paid Musician – YouTube
- Well Paid Musician – Facebook
- Well Paid Musician – Tiktok
- Influence – Book