Gone Are Those Days…

Gone are those days when fans only listened to music without gaining anything.
Today, there are platforms that pay you for listening to the music of their musicians.

In summary, you must join different online platforms via apps, websites, and music programs to start earning. These platforms pay listeners for several reasons:

• To perform market research

• To test out new music

• To promote individual artists

• To promote bands or services

• To promote radio stations

Whatever the specialization, such online platforms are always looking for people to help out.

THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO MAKE MONEY BEING A LISTENER

35. LISTEN TO YOUR OWN PLAYLISTS

You can make money by listening to your own playlists — as long as you use the right apps.
One great example is the Nielsen app.

🔹 What Is Nielsen?

Nielsen is involved in a lot of market research.
When you download the app, you grant them access to your musical activity. In return, they compensate you for participating in their research.

Don’t worry about your privacy. The app only monitors things like:

• The streaming platforms you use

• The kind of music you listen to

• What marketing schemes you respond to

Afterward, Nielsen sells this data to companies like music labels and distributors.

The app is available on Google Play and the App Store.

HOW TO BECOME A PLAYLIST CURATOR

And Get Paid to Listen to Music

To become a successful playlist curator, here are the steps:

(a) You need to have a strong passion for music. You’ll be listening to music all day – not everyone can do that!

(b) You must have a deep appreciation and understanding of various genres. You won’t always be listening to your favorites, so being open-minded is key.

(c) Start by listening to leading artists in each genre. Expand your taste and explore different musical styles to build a well-rounded knowledge base.

(d) You must be incredibly organized.
Imagine a client asking for a Hip Hop artist with a relaxed vibe — and you can’t find any because your library is a mess.
Solution: Clearly organize your music by genre, vibe, and artist.

(e) Find a system that works for you and stick to it religiously. Whether it's a spreadsheet, playlist folders, or music curation apps – keep it tidy and up to date.

36. RATE SONGS

Another cool way to earn is to rate songs for cash.

Two reliable websites for this are:

• Music Xray

• Hit Predictor

🔹 Hit Predictor

With Hit Predictor, you’ll rate songs by up-and-coming artists.
Each song you rate earns you points that can be redeemed for:

• Money

• Prizes

• Concert tickets

• Backstage passes

• Amazon/Xbox gift cards

• CDs or DVDs

🔹 Music Xray

Music Xray features songs from all genres, allowing you to pick based on your preferences.
Whenever a new song pops up in your selected genre, you’ll be notified.

Here’s how it works:

• Listen to a song for 30 seconds = Earn $0.10

• Listen to the full song = Earn up to $1

💰 Over time, these small earnings add up. Some users earn $100–$200 per month just by listening and rating.