Earn Money Just by Listening To Music?

Summary

This video script explores various online money-making schemes centered around listening to music. It scrutinizes platforms like respondent, Fiverr gigs, and apps like earn app, revealing their limitations and potential scams. The script highlights playlist push as the only viable option, where users can earn up to $15 per song review after meeting certain criteria. It also exposes the deceptive tactics used by some platforms to attract users, emphasizing the importance of due diligence in side hustle pursuits.

Takeaways

• 🎵 The script discusses various methods of earning money by listening to and reviewing music, highlighting the reality behind advertised claims.
• 💰 It mentions a website called 'respondent' that promises to pay for sharing data and reviewing music but was found to be lacking in actual music offers.
• 📈 The script describes a Fiverr gig for sheet music transcription, suggesting automation with 'malod scanner.com', but dismisses its viability due to competition and the need for an established user base.
• 📚 The concept of creating Spotify playlists to earn money through 'playlist push' is explored, with the requirement of having 1,000 followers and 1% monthly active listeners.
• 📈 The potential earnings per song review on 'playlist push' range from $2.50 to $15, depending on the level achieved as a curator.
• 🚫 The script warns against a method involving uploading royalty-free music to 'Forever Up' for downloads, as it involves misleading ads and low payouts.
• 🤔 It questions the legitimacy of apps like 'Earn App' that claim to pay for streaming music but require user interaction and may involve dubious tasks.
• 📈 The script concludes that 'playlist push' is the only method tested that worked, albeit with significant effort and time investment.
• 💡 It suggests that monetizing playlists might be suitable as a side hustle for those who already create them as a hobby, allowing for long-term monetization.
• 🔍 The importance of SEO, social media reach, and patience is emphasized for those looking to gain visibility and followers for their playlists.
• 👀 The script ends with a critique of side hustle videos on YouTube, noting that creators likely earn more from ad revenue than the methods they promote.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video transcript?

The main topic of the video transcript is exploring various methods that claim to allow people to earn money by listening to and reviewing music, and determining which of these methods are scams and which actually work.

What is the website 'respondent' and how does it operate according to the transcript?

The website 'respondent' is described as a platform that connects companies with participants to create research and studies. It is said to offer payment for sharing data, filling out surveys, and possibly reviewing music.

What was the outcome of the attempt to earn money by using the 'respondent' website?

The attempt to earn money using the 'respondent' website was unsuccessful. Despite signing up and filling out a profile, there were no music offers available, and the user was not accepted for any listings.

What is the 'Fiverr gig' mentioned in the transcript and how does it relate to music?

The 'Fiverr gig' mentioned in the transcript is a service where someone charges €39 for transcribing sheet music. The service uses a website called 'malod scanner.com' to extract music from uploads or YouTube videos and convert it into sheet music.

What is 'Playlist Push' and how does it work?

Playlist Push is a service founded in 2017 that helps independent artists and labels market their songs through advertising services. It pays playlist owners a fee to review tracks and, if applicable, add them to their Spotify playlists.

What are the requirements to become a curator on Playlist Push?

To become a curator on Playlist Push, one needs to have at least 1,000 playlist followers and 1% monthly active listeners.

What is the 'Earn App' and how does it claim to help users earn money?

The 'Earn App' is an app that allows users to earn coins by performing various tasks, which can then be converted into PayPal gift cards. It claims that users can earn money by streaming music, among other activities.

What was the user's experience with the 'Earn App' in terms of earnings?

The user found that the 'Earn App' did not live up to its claims. They earned a small amount of coins, equivalent to about $3 to $5 a month, and noted that the app was not a reliable source of income.

What is the process of reviewing music on Playlist Push and what is the payment like?

On Playlist Push, curators listen to tracks and provide feedback. The payment for reviewing a track is credited immediately, starting at $2.50 per song, and can increase with positive reviews from artists and leveling up on the platform.

What is the 'forever.fm' method mentioned in the transcript and why is it considered not worthwhile?

The 'forever.fm' method involves uploading royalty-free music tracks to the site and earning money through downloads. However, it is considered not worthwhile due to the low payout of 0.003 per download and the spammy nature of the site's ads.

What conclusion does the video transcript draw about making money by listening to music?

The conclusion of the video transcript is that among the tested methods, only Playlist Push actually worked, albeit with significant effort involved. The other methods, such as 'respondent' and 'Earn App', did not yield satisfactory results.