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In his book\u00a0Twilight of the Idols<\/em>, the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche said: \u201cWithout music, life would be a mistake.\u201d So how great would it be if you could get paid to listen to music?<\/p>\n

Well, it\u2019s not a pipe dream. You can, in fact, get paid to listen to music in your spare time \u2013 though it\u2019ll require a little effort.<\/p>\n

As great music lovers, we decided to compile a list of platforms that pay users to listen to music. And because we know you love your music too, we\u2019re posting our list for your viewing pleasure.<\/p>\n

Can You Really Get Paid to Listen to Music?<\/h2>\n

Absolutely!<\/p>\n

It sounds odd on the face of things, but there really are ways to earn money by listening to music. All you need to do is sign up for one or more of the websites you\u2019ll find in this guide, create a profile, and hit play.<\/p>\n

While you\u2019re listening, try to pay attention. To get paid, you might need to leave some reviews on the music you\u2019re listening to.<\/p>\n

By doing so, you\u2019ll be helping new, up-and-coming artists get valuable feedback. Who knows \u2013 you might help the music world\u2019s next big thing find the direction they need!<\/p>\n

<\/span>Best Get Paid to Listen to Music Apps<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve narrowed our list down to just 9 apps and website platforms that pay users to listen to music. And to help you navigate our guide a little quicker, we decided to single out our top 5 picks.<\/p>\n

A quick word of advice before we get started. Even though there are lots of people making new music every day, there aren\u2019t that many opportunities to get paid for listening to their creations.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re hoping to make some extra cash, you\u2019d do well to sign up with as many of these platforms as possible.<\/p>\n

<\/span>1. InboxDollars<\/h3>\n

I<\/a>nboxDollars\u00a0is one of the best \u201cGet Paid To\u201d websites available. There are several different ways to earn money with InboxDollars, which is open to any US citizen over the age of 18.<\/p>\n

One of those ways is, of course, by listening to music.\u00a0InboxDollars Radio\u00a0will connect you to RadioLoyalty (which also made the list \u2013 keep reading to find out more). You\u2019ll need to complete a CAPTCHA when you first open it up, as well as periodically thereafter, so they know you\u2019re actually listening.<\/p>\n

It isn\u2019t really worth it to join InboxDollars if you\u2019re\u00a0only\u00a0<\/em>going to use it for listening to music. You might as well just skip straight to RadioLoyalty in that case.<\/p>\n

<\/span>2. FusionCash<\/h3>\n

FusionCash\u00a0definitely earns its place as one of the best apps for getting paid to listen to music.<\/p>\n

Similar to InboxDollars, FusionCash is a \u201cGet Paid To\u201d website platform that offers several ways to earn some extra cash. They also direct you to RadioLoyalty, so once again, skip the middleman if you\u2019re only interested in the music.<\/p>\n

As long as you have parental permission, you can join FushionCash at the age of 13 if you\u2019re a US citizen.<\/p>\n

<\/span>3. Slice the Pie<\/h3>\n

When you listen to music via\u00a0Slice the Pie, you\u2019ll need to do more than just complete a CAPTCHA. This is because the platform pays users to leave reviews.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s more involved, it\u2019s also more exciting. You\u2019ll be listening to new music by artists looking for honest feedback.<\/p>\n

As long as you can sit through at least 60 seconds of each song and leave meaningful reviews (no fluff), you\u2019ll get paid up to $0.20 every time one of your reviews is accepted.<\/p>\n

<\/span>4. RadioLoyalty<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re only looking to make money by listening to music, you\u2019ll have skipped past InboxDollars and FushionCash (though hopefully not Slice the Pie). This is because\u00a0RadioLoyalty\u00a0is the platform both redirect you to.<\/p>\n

As you already know by now, you need to periodically complete a CAPTCHA (usually every 3 minutes) so they know you\u2019re still listening.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re also going to hear advertisements every so often \u2013 that\u2019s how RadioLoyalty can afford to pay you for every 10 minutes you spend listening to music.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s like YouTube, except instead of just watching music videos, you\u2019re also earning money.<\/p>\n

<\/span>5. Earnably<\/h3>\n

Earnably\u00a0is another \u201cGet Paid To\u201d platform that uses RadioLoyalty. But, as is the case with the others we\u2019ve mentioned, there are other ways to earn cash here.<\/p>\n

One thing we do like about Earnably \u2013 and which earns it its place in our top 5 \u2013 is the payout threshold is much lower than its competitors.<\/p>\n

So while we\u2019d still suggest going directly to RadioLoyalty if you\u2019re only interested in the music, if you\u2019re going to go the long way around, do so through Earnably.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Other Ways to Make Money Listening to Music<\/h2>\n

We promised a few more ways to make money while listening to music and here they are. While these 4 platforms didn\u2019t make it into our top 5, they\u2019re certainly good enough to warrant a spot in our top 9!<\/p>\n

Remember \u2013 you\u2019ll want to join as many of these as possible to make the most of this opportunity.<\/p>\n

<\/span>6. Research FM<\/h3>\n

Research FM\u00a0is also available as an app download for Android and iOS, so you\u2019re able to earn some extra cash and listen to music online while away from your computer.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a little different from the other platforms we\u2019re featuring in 2 key ways. First of all, membership isn\u2019t open to just anybody \u2013 you can only join by invitation.<\/p>\n

This doesn\u2019t mean you should skip this entry, though! They have a\u00a0contact form\u00a0on their website for interested parties to fill out. As soon as they have some open spots, they\u2019ll start sending those invitations.<\/p>\n

Secondly, you can\u2019t just log in and start earning. Research FM will send you a survey via email, which you need to fill out to provide feedback on the linked songs by new artists.<\/p>\n

This does mean it can take a little longer to earn enough for a payout, which you receive in the form of an Amazon gift card. But it\u2019s definitely worth trying to join.<\/p>\n

<\/span>7. HitPredictor<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a more frequent opportunity to help new artists receive valuable input before they make it big, then\u00a0HitPredictor\u00a0is the platform for you.<\/p>\n

Simply sign-up on their website (it\u2019s absolutely free to do so) and let HitPredictor know what type of music you like to listen to.<\/p>\n

You have the opportunity to listen to samples and write a review so artists, DJs, managers, and even record labels can get a real feel for the target market\u2019s opinion.<\/p>\n

The payout is pretty great too: you earn about $0.33 for every review accepted. This might not seem like much, but all it takes is 15 songs \u2013 about the average length of some albums \u2013 to earn a $15 Amazon gift card. You can also save up your points and win select prizes.<\/p>\n

As is always the case with paid reviews, you can\u2019t expect to submit fluff and get paid. HitPredictor needs you to put some decent effort into the feedback you give.<\/p>\n

A major bonus is you can also earn bonuses if you\u2019re able to review a set number of songs within a specified time frame. And no matter where you are in the world, as long as you\u2019re 13 or older, HitPredictor will let you sign-up.<\/p>\n

<\/span>8. Musicxray<\/h3>\n

Musicxray\u00a0is yet another platform where singers, songwriters, and bands can submit their music to get exposure to their target market.<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re a musical artist yourself, you\u2019ll be happy to know you won\u2019t be restricted from earning money by listening to others on Musicxray. It\u2019s a great way to help pay for listing your own music on the platform, especially as fans are allowed to leave you a tip if they want to.<\/p>\n

But Musicxray is even more than just that for artists. A lot of talent hunters make use of the platform too, so if your music is gathering a lot of followers, there may be a record deal in the mix!<\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re not a talent hunter or a musician yourself, it\u2019s still a great site to try joining. After all, you might end up discovering your new favorite artist and get to introduce them to your friends long before most people have even heard of them.<\/p>\n

You only get $0.10 per song, but you can skip a track after 30 seconds if you aren\u2019t enjoying it. Plus, there\u2019s minimal effort \u2013 no need to leave feedback of any kind (though you can, of course).<\/p>\n

<\/span>9. The Nielsen App<\/h3>\n

This one\u2019s a little bit of a cheat on our part, to be honest. You see,\u00a0the Nielsen app\u00a0isn\u2019t exactly one that pays you specifically for listening to music.<\/p>\n

Instead, they pay you $50\/year just for letting their app run in the background. It\u2019s completely unobtrusive, won\u2019t take up much space on your phone, and won\u2019t record any private information.<\/p>\n

The only thing the Nielsen app does is take note of the way you use your phone and\/or computer \u2013 what apps and websites you visit.<\/p>\n

Sound a little too good to be true? We assure you, it\u2019s not! The Nielsen app is 100% legitimate. They aren\u2019t selling your information on the black market.<\/p>\n

Instead, they\u2019re conducting market research on smartphone and computer user trends. App and web developers pay them for that kind of information so they can adjust their designs accordingly, for usability as well as market appeal.<\/p>\n

It might only be $50\/year, but it\u2019s also a truly passive income that requires zero effort on your part beyond installing the app. And you get paid to listen to the music you have downloaded on your phone already. How neat is that?<\/p>\n

<\/span>How Much Do You Get Paid?<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve been paying attention throughout this guide, you\u2019ll have noticed opportunities are fairly scarce, the competition fierce, and the pay is pretty low. You absolutely aren\u2019t going to become rich or be able to quit your day job by getting paid to listen to music.<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s the beauty of it \u2013 it\u2019s a great way to earn some extra cash by doing what you\u2019re probably doing every day already.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re simply raking in your $50 from the Nielsen app every year or earning between $0.02 and $0.33 per song using the other apps and platforms we\u2019ve featured, that little bit can go a long way.<\/p>\n

Especially if you\u2019re smart with your money. While not all of the platforms have a cash option (some only allow for gift cards, but many do pay via PayPal), you can easily invest your earnings and let it grow.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Conclusion<\/h2>\n

Nietzsche isn\u2019t the only one who thinks life without music would be a mistake. We know without it, we\u2019d probably go crazy too!<\/p>\n

So if you\u2019re a music fan looking to make a few extra bucks, go ahead and sign-up for as many of these platforms as you can. Be sure to let us know how successful you\u2019ve been in the comments below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Don\u2019t Use eBay (You Make Less)<\/h3>

eBay is a popular platform for selling almost anything that can be legally bought or sold. But there are a couple of reasons why using eBay for selling your gift cards is a bad idea.<\/p>

First and foremost: buyers are looking for a bargain. As mentioned earlier, you\u2019re highly unlikely to get the full gift card balance when selling anyway, but especially on eBay.<\/p>

And then there\u2019s yet again the issue of fees. These get complicated very quickly, so here\u2019s a brief introduction:<\/p>