How can I sell beats legally?

Can you sell beats for money?

Selling beats on digital marketplaces is probably the fastest way a musician can make money online. Platforms like BeatStars and Airbit exist to help producers run their beat-selling business by facilitating payments, legal documents, and file delivery.

Do I need a contract to sell beats?

Producers who make hip-hop, electronic or other kinds of beats need to ensure they have a valid legal contract signed before distributing their music to any studios or musicians.

Can you sell beats online?

Platforms like BeatStars, Airbit and Soundee help beatmakers run an automated beat selling business. Instagram, Facebook and YouTube are the most popular places to sell your beats and to build a loyal fan base. The beat selling industry generates at least $30M a year.

What beat license should I get?

If you're looking to create quality music or at least want to make music the right way, then make sure you get the Tracked Out files of a beat. The best option is to go for a license that comes with Tracked Out Files. In my case, that would be the Premium or Unlimited license.

How to sell beats with exclusive and leasing rights document

How much does it cost to copyright a beat?

The copyright office requires you to pay the fee before actually uploading the files for your songs. For one work, the fee is $35. If you're submitting multiple works, then the fee is $55. You can pay this with a credit card, debit card, electronic check, or copyright office deposit account.

Does BeatStars copyright?

BeatStars owns the copyright in the selection, compilation, assembly, arrangement, and enhancement of the Content on the Service.

What happens if you use a sold beat?

An exclusive sale of a beat you've previously licensed non-exclusively will not affect you in any way. The exclusive buyer is fully aware of the artists that licensed the beat before him. In fact, this is a term in the Exclusive contract that they have to agree upon before getting the exclusive rights.

Can you put leased beats on Spotify?

One of the most common questions i get from artists before they consider leasing a beat from me is “If i lease a beat can I put it on Spotify?” The short answer is YES!

Can you sell beats on Soundcloud?

By posting your beats on Soundcloud, you will not only have the potential to sell your beats, but it's a great way to network with artists and point them to your beat selling website.

How much is a beat sold?

Some people will charge around $1.99 for beats and others may charge $50. On a much bigger scale, beats can probably sell for anywhere from $300 to in the thousands. You will really do whatever you can to sell them for. As you get more well known, you have more to offer an artist as well.

Can I sell beats on Shopify?

Can I sell beats on Shopify? Yes, you can sell beats along with your music on Shopify.

Can you publish a beat?

The simple breakdown being you own half of the record's publishing if you created the beat and the other half is distributed out to the songwriters. There is no law that says a music producer is entitled to publishing, but it is standard practice.

Do artists use BeatStars?

BeatStars is a digital marketplace where producers and artists are able to link up without ever getting into a studio together. Artists can pay a bargain-rate fee to download a beat, leaving it open to other artists to use as well, as Lil Nas X did. If they shell out a little more, they can get an exclusive license.

How can I protect my music from being stolen?

Your song's music and lyrics are protected by copyright as soon as you record them, even if it's just a rough recording on your cell phone. But to get the full benefit of copyright protection, including the right to sue people for infringing your copyright, you must register it with the U.S. Copyright Office.

How do I start a beat business?

Can I use DistroKid to sell beats?

Yes. As long as it's your music and you're legally allowed to sell it, blah blah blah. For "language," choose whatever language your music speaks to you in.

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