Music Business

Releasing, distributing, promoting and monetizing your music — distribution, royalties, selling beats, playlists and sync licensing.

  • Exclusive vs Non-Exclusive Beat Licenses

    Exclusive vs Non-Exclusive Beat Licenses

    Exclusive vs non-exclusive beat license types explained — what each gives the artist and producer, the trade-offs, and how to…

  • What Is a Beat Lease?

    What Is a Beat Lease?

    What is a beat lease? A clear explainer of how beat leasing works, what rights you get, lease tiers and…

  • How to Price Your Beats

    How to Price Your Beats

    Learn how to price beats correctly — lease vs exclusive tiers, pricing by reputation and demand, bundles and common mistakes…

  • BeatStars vs Airbit

    BeatStars vs Airbit

    BeatStars vs Airbit compared for producers — marketplace reach, storefronts, licensing and payouts, plus which beat-selling platform is right for…

  • The Best Websites to Sell Beats

    The Best Websites to Sell Beats

    The best websites to sell beats compared — BeatStars, Airbit, Traktrain and your own store — what each is known…

  • How to Sell Beats Online

    How to Sell Beats Online

    Learn how to sell beats online step by step — set up a store, license correctly, tag and price your…

  • How Much Does Spotify Pay Per Stream?

    How Much Does Spotify Pay Per Stream?

    How much does Spotify pay per stream? Reported rates, why there is no fixed number, and what really drives your…

  • How Does Spotify Pay Artists?

    How Does Spotify Pay Artists?

    How does Spotify pay artists? A clear explainer on the streamshare royalty pool, who actually gets paid, distributors, and why…

  • How Do Musicians Actually Make Money?

    How Do Musicians Actually Make Money?

    How do musicians make money? A clear breakdown of the real income streams — streaming, royalties, live shows, beats, sync…

  • ASCAP vs BMI: Which Should You Join?

    ASCAP vs BMI: Which Should You Join?

    ASCAP vs BMI explained for independent songwriters — how each PRO works, the key differences in membership and structure, and…