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.

The Best Sites to Sell Your Music Online

Want to sell music online? Compare the best sites and distributors for indie artists — from DistroKid and Bandcamp to…
How to Sell Your Music Online

Learn how to sell your music online in 2026: distribution, direct-to-fan stores, streaming royalties, licensing and pricing tips to turn…
How to Choose a Music Distributor

Learn how to choose a music distributor that fits your budget, catalogue and goals — pricing models, royalty splits, payout…
How to Distribute Your Music in 2026

Learn how to distribute your music in 2026: choose a distributor, land on Spotify and Apple Music, collect every royalty,…
How to Master a Song for Streaming (Spotify LUFS Guide)

Learn how to master a song for streaming. Hit the right LUFS for Spotify and Apple Music, avoid clipping, and…
How to Make an Album Cover (Free)

Learn how to make an album cover free. Get the right size for Spotify, generate art with AI, add your…
How Much Does Film Scoring Cost?

Film score budgets explained: minutes of music, live players vs in-the-box, composer credits, rights and revisions — and how to…
What Is Sonic Branding? Audio Identity Explained

Sonic branding is how a company sounds — sonic logos, brand themes and UX sounds. What it is, why it…
How Much Does a Jingle Cost?

What a custom jingle really costs — the four pricing drivers (music, performers, languages, usage rights) and how to keep…
How to Make Money on YouTube With Music

How to make money on YouTube with music — ad revenue, Content ID royalties, sync, memberships and more, plus how…