Covid-19 has made life more difficult for everyone, especially those whose careers rely on live entertainment, such as musicians. While it is uncertain when in-person concert gigs will be an option for musicians to make a living and gain exposure, there are other options for musicians in the meantime. Luckily, live music is still a possibility with technology, and musicians can livestream their talents using applications such as Instagram, Facebook or Stage.It. Although it is not the ideal way to experience live music, livestreaming is one of the best ways for musicians to adapt to a socially distanced world. Of course, live music isn’t the only medium for musicians to share and profit from their abilities. Musicians can still upload their tracks to Bandcamp, Spotify, and SoundCloud; Services which have implemented easier ways for listeners to support struggling musicians, such as Spotify’s “Artist Fundraising Pick” feature. However, musicians are not limited to selling music; They can find more creative ways to get income, such as selling merchandise. Musicians can take advantage of these strange times by working on their branding as a musician, practicing, and preparing for future concerts that will advance their career and compensate for the loss of income that Covid-19 has brought. They could use some of their creativity to create a colorful website that showcases their abilities with an option to donate or buy tracks, or create a Patreon that gives listeners an option to support them if they already have a following.
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