If you’re a musician, you will have your heart set breaking through and hitting the charts. Or, you might just want to play for a living regardless of fame. After all, it’s fulfilling to do something you love on a daily basis. Unfortunately, not everyone will fulfill their dream and some will fall short. But, just because you didn’t become a recording artist doesn’t mean the dream is over. If music is your passion, any job that relates should be a perfect fit.

With that in mind, here are the greatest jobs for music lovers.  

Music Blogger

Back in the day, you had to be a qualified journalist to critique music and get paid. Nowadays, you can be a blogger. The theory is the same, but you don’t need the same qualifications. All you need is a platform where you can disseminate your views and publish them to the world. As long as your users relate to your opinions, they will come back and bring their friends. Once the traffic starts to grow, advertisers will come knocking on the door hoping to get a piece. It isn’t easy, but there are thousands of people that make money from blogging, so it isn’t impossible.

Disc Jockey

DJs aren’t as popular today as they were in the past. Still, they are and always will be a constant in the music industry. Before you ask, no – you don’t have to be on the radio to make money. Of course, that would be the perfect option because of the environment and the money. However, it is possible to DJ at local parties and functions, or clubs if you can garner a big enough rep. Being a disc jockey is more than making a playlist because anyone can hit up Spotify. You need to use your knowledge to feel the room and give the people what they want.

Surveys & Reviews

Record companies are like any other company. Simply put, they need to know what the people want if they are going to make money. The good news is that you are one of the people, and they need an insight into your brain. As a result, they are willing to pay for the privilege. Thanks to Slice The Pie, you can listen to new music and provide an opinion. They will listen, take it under consideration, and pay you for your work. It might not be what you imagined when you were a small child, but it’s better than a regular 9-5.

Teacher

The above might not sit well because you love to play. And, if you’re not playing, you’re not happy. Thankfully, you can play music and earn money. It’s called being a tutor, and it is very lucrative. People from all demographics want to learn how to play an instrument, and you can teach them because you have the skill. Because you’re a tutor, there is no need for massive class sizes either.

You can do it one and one and watch them grow after every session.