Passive income: NO

Earning passive income as a musician is challenging but possible, primarily through royalties from streaming, licensing, and publishing. To achieve this, musicians need a substantial catalog of music that consistently generates streams or is used in media. Automation can be set up through digital distribution platforms that handle royalties and licensing. However, reaching a level of significant passive income is rare and often limited to those with a large following or viral success. Many musicians on forums like Reddit and YouTube discuss the difficulty of achieving this without active promotion or additional income streams. Myths include the belief that simply uploading music will lead to passive income, while in reality, it requires strategic marketing and audience building. Passive income is more realistic for established artists or those with niche appeal, but less so for beginners without a strong fanbase.