I feel I am opening up a can of worms here but here goes.
The content ID system on YouTube is VERY advanced. I have over 21 million views on my YouTube channel, 90 % of it is “other people’s material”. They get paid, I grow my YouTube channel and other things happen. It is a win win.
My advice, don’t let people make you feel bad for wanting to produce art and share that art.
You are welcome to pm me.
Edited to add: Check out
www.wearethehits.com "Where video creators and songwriters get paid for their cover videos. Legally"