Can You Really Make Money by Listening to Music?

TLDRIn this video, the author explores three ways to potentially make money by listening to music: using the app Current Rewards, uploading music to Up Forever, and signing up with Playlist Push. However, after trying these methods, it is found that they do not generate any significant income.

Key insights

💸Listening to music through the Current Rewards app only earns minimal points, which makes it practically impossible to earn enough for a gift card.

💽Uploading music to Up Forever and getting paid when others download it requires a significant social media following and does not produce results without a substantial follower base.

🎧Signing up with Playlist Push and getting paid $15 per song for listening and providing feedback can be a viable option only for individuals with a Spotify account and at least 400 followers.

Overall, the methods explored in the video did not generate any income, and the author does not recommend them as reliable side hustles for making money.

💡The author invites viewers to suggest other side hustles to try in future videos and encourages them to subscribe for updates on upcoming content.

Q&A

Can I make money by using the Current Rewards app?

While the app awards points for listening to music, the earning potential is extremely low, and it would take an impractical amount of time to accumulate enough points for a gift card.

How can I make money by uploading music to Up Forever?

To earn money through Up Forever, you need to have a significant social media following and upload music that others would be interested in downloading. Without a substantial follower base, it is unlikely to generate any income.

Is Playlist Push a legitimate way to make money?

Playlist Push allows individuals with a Spotify account and at least 400 followers to listen to songs, provide feedback, and get paid $15 per song. However, it is accessible only to a limited group of people who meet the criteria.

Do any of these methods guarantee a steady income?

No, none of the methods explored in the video guarantee a steady income. They are presented as potential side hustles, but their effectiveness is limited, as seen in the author's experience.

Are there any other side hustles I can try?

The author welcomes suggestions for other side hustles to try in future videos. Leave a comment with your suggestions, and they will consider testing them out.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video introduces the author's 'I Tried It' series, where they test side hustles to determine if they actually work.

00:17The author discusses three techniques for making money by listening to music: using the Current Rewards app, uploading music to Up Forever, and signing up with Playlist Push.

02:46After trying these methods, the author did not earn any significant income. The Current Rewards app only awarded minimal points, while Up Forever and Playlist Push required a substantial social media following to generate income.

06:22The author shares the overall results and concludes that these methods are not recommended for making money. They invite viewers to suggest other side hustles for future videos.