Unless permanently employed, classical musicians often rely on several sources of income to make a living from their passion for music. This article aims to explore various avenues to make money as a classical musician, including commissions, music lessons, or classical music streaming services.

SACEM and GEMA have published a report on the future of generative AI in music. The study conducted by Goldmedia predicts that the generative AI music market will be worth $3B by 2028. Additionally, it offers insight into the concerns of artists from Germany and France, who are worried that AI will negatively impact their careers.

Universal Music Group decided to cut ties with the social media giant TikTok. The decision followed a dispute over TikTok's obligations as a social platform, its excessive tolerance of AI-generated content, and discussions on how much artists should get paid for their music streams.

Although it is rarely a bad idea to invest in one’s music career, artists can benefit a lot from using free versions of music, marketing, video editing, or graphic design tools. By saving money on software and plugins, they can invest more in other aspects of their music journey. In this article, we aim to introduce aspiring musicians to 20 free tools they can use to save money on digital products.