u/pratham_shakya

Hey everyone,

I work a 10–5 job, but after that I’m usually free and I want to use that time to do something I actually enjoy—music production.

I’ve been doing music production, mixing, and mastering for around 4 years. I have my own setup and experience working on projects as well. Recently, I worked with Hulaki Band on a track called “Timro Antariksya Ma”, and my name (Pratham Shakya) is also credited in the YouTube description.

Here’s the track if anyone’s interested:
https://youtu.be/1PnggxiSbZE?si=wqcgCzdiSsIsIqRp

You can also check out my own music projects here:
https://youtube.com/@prathamsha_kya?si=1Qk2nieWwhtxm7nE

Now I’m just trying to figure out realistic ways to earn some extra income from this skill in Nepal without quitting my current job.

Some ideas I’ve thought about:

• Freelance mixing/mastering (online clients)
• Working with local artists / bands
• Making beats for sale (BeatStars, etc.)
• YouTube / content-based music work

But I’m not sure what actually works in Nepal’s context or where to start properly.

So I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has done something similar:

• How did you get your first clients?
• Which platforms or networks actually work here?
• Is freelancing music production realistic part-time in Nepal?

I just want to build something slow but consistent alongside my job, without rushing to quit it.

Thanks in advance.