Music Business

Turn your music into a business. Releasing, distribution, promotion, royalties and monetizing your work as an independent artist or producer.Start here: The Best Music Distribution Services · The Best Websites to Sell Beats · Music Publishing Explained · Mechanical Royalties Explained.

How to Increase Your Spotify Streams

Learn how to increase Spotify streams as an indie artist: playlist pitching, release strategy and promotion tactics that build real,…
How to Run a Pre-Save Campaign

Learn how to run a pre-save campaign that builds momentum before release day, boosts your streaming algorithm odds, and turns…
How to Build a Music Release Strategy

Build a music release strategy that gets your song heard: a step-by-step timeline for distribution, mastering, pre-saves, pitching and promo…
How to Build a Music Marketing Plan

Learn how to build a music marketing plan that actually works: set goals, define your audience, pick channels, plan a…
How Much Can You Make Selling Beats?

How much selling beats can really earn you — realistic income ranges for producers, what leases and exclusives pay, and…
The Best Sites to Sell Beats

Compare the best sites to sell beats online, from BeatStars and Airbit to Traktrain and your own store, and pick…
How to Start Selling Beats

Learn how to start selling beats online the right way — from prepping stems and licensing to picking a marketplace,…
How to Price Your Music

Learn how to price your music the smart way — beats, mixing, features, sync and merch — with a clear…
Spotify for Artists: A Complete Guide

A complete guide to Spotify for Artists: claim your profile, read your stats, pitch to playlists, and use the dashboard…
How to Get Playlisted on Spotify

Learn how to get playlisted on Spotify: pitch editorial playlists, unlock algorithmic spots, and reach real curators the right way…