How did Beethoven make his living?

Answer 1

Beethoven was a composer who worked for commission - patrons would pay him to write for them. He also made money by selling many of pieces to multiple publishers; sometimes more than one publisher at a time (which was very frowned upon). he composed many pieces even after becoming deaf at 28 years of age.

Answer 2

Beethoven was a composer, he also taught music and conducted.

Answer 3

By composing music, either commissioned works, or from his own inspiration. He was also an organist, so probably paid for his services with the church, too.

Answer 4

He wrote many orchestral compositions and solo piano pieces.

Answer 5

He started out in Vienna as a piano virtuoso, but was also a very famous composer.