Everyone knows that songwriters do not make their money off royalties. They make their money off charging pop stars hourly to write music with them. The same w

Everyone knows that songwriters do not make their money off royalties. They make their money off charging pop stars hourly to write music with them. The same way performing artists don't make money off their albums, they make money by touring and increasing their brand reach as an artist. Music industry is not about creating IP, the same way the tech industry is not about creating IP. Making things and making money are two separate, yet intertwined tasks.