Music Services

3 Music Services Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Imagine turning your love for music into a thriving business. Starting a music services business means offering a range of services tied to the world of music, such as lessons, production, and event coordination.

You don't need to be a rock star to launch a music services business. The key is identifying which musical skills or services you can offer—be it teaching instruments, sound engineering, or hosting music events. This business can serve individuals seeking lessons, artists needing production help, or even businesses looking to host events.

The scope for growth is vast, as the music industry is both timeless and continually evolving. By leveraging your passion and expertise, you can build a business that not only resonates with clients but also harmonizes with your aspirations. If music moves you, this could be an apt, fulfilling venture to explore.

In this list, you'll find real-world music services success stories and very profitable examples of starting a music services that makes money.

1. Flute Center of New York ($6.6M/year)

Phil Unger founded the Flute Center of New York after pivoting from his Radio-TV degree to musical instrument repair, influenced by his musician father. By specializing in professional flute repair and building personal relationships, he grew the business to $7M in sales by 2019.

How much money it makes: $6.6M/year
How much did it cost to start: $5K
How many people on the team: 16

How I Started A $550K/Month Flutes And Piccolos Online Store

Flute Center of New York is the largest flute-centric company in the world, servicing musicians globally with an impressive retail level sales of over 7 million USD in 2019 by selling flutes and piccolos ranging from $500 to an astonishing $75,000.

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2. Anno Domini Nation ($2.1M/year)

While experimenting with "semi-legal" music production software during his business studies, Adrian Wood posted his beats online just for fun. When artists started buying his beats, he revolutionized the beat-selling industry by introducing non-exclusive licenses and PayPal "buy now" buttons, pioneering digital music licensing; in 2024, his company grossed $2.1 million.

How much money it makes: $2.1M/year
How much did it cost to start: $20
How many people on the team: 2

We Work With Some Of The Most Famous Musicians In The World (And Make $2.1M Per Year)

Anno Domini Nation, the digital music licensing pioneer, skyrocketed from $770k in sales to $2.1 million, achieving a 100%+ year-over-year growth by licensing beats and vocal recordings to both artists and major brands like Coca-Cola and BMW, while leveraging email marketing, innovative product launches, and a subscription service to scale their operations.

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3. Snake Oil Music News ($1.2K/year)

Jordan Williams, founder of Snake Oil Music News, was inspired to start the business after attending over 170 gigs and 11 festivals in 2019 and sharing his experiences on his personal Facebook page. Encouraged by feedback from friends, he launched Snake Oil Music News in October 2019, quickly gaining hundreds of likes and followers. The page has since expanded to include interviews with bands, music video production, and live events, with a bright future ahead.

How much money it makes: $1.2K/year
How much did it cost to start: $0
How many people on the team: 2

On Starting A Website About Rock Music

Snake Oil Music News is a website that promotes new and emerging indie rock bands and artists, with a focus on reviews and live events, and has expanded to include merchandise sales and video content creation, looking for volunteers to help keep up with demand.

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