Here are some ways to make some money that involve music -Playing in a band. Then there's busking, too...better in Europe than in America I hear. Giving lessons. Perhaps working in a studio or music store, or helping them with their website. Sell the recordings you've pressed already.

Savc up $300 and join Taxi and try submitting some of the better songs.

Sell quality sampled sounds on CD. For sociological issues, consider writing for the local alternative publication.