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Year: 2023
How to Increase Play Counts and Gain Quality Followers on SoundCloud
To succeed on SoundCloud, the focus should not just be on increasing your follower count. What’s more critical is a strategy that attracts repeat listeners genuinely interested in your work. So how can you cultivate high-quality followers?
(more…)Unlocking Global Exposure: A Guide to Digital Distribution Strategies for Beatmakers
For beatmakers, there are many ways to share your work with the world. Below, we’ll discuss the best strategies for utilizing digital distribution.
(more…)A Guide for beatmakers Seeking Ideal Artist Partnerships
beatmakers, do you dream of collaborating with fantastic artists? However, finding a ‘good artist’ is not an easy task. Especially for beginners, you’ll need to start by building credibility.
(more…)Overcoming the Fear of Releasing Your Beats for Free: Strategies for Success as a Beatmaker
If you are active in the world of music production as a beatmaker, you may have wondered about releasing your music for free. Below, I’ll explain the general concerns about offering music for free and strategies for overcoming them.
(more…)To Succeed as a Beatmaker: Understanding the Pyramid Structure of Influence in the Music Industry
Why Influence is Important
In the music industry, credibility and trust are the keys to opening collaborations and business opportunities. But everyone starts from zero influence. So, how do you build influence as a beatmaker?
(more…)Concerns and Hopes for BandCamp as an Artist: From WAV File Respect to Streaming Security
Recently, I’ve been uploading music to BandCamp, but I’ve started to have some doubts about the way the platform is managed.
(more…)Should I Lease Beats or Make Them Free Under Creative Commons?
One of the significant decisions that music producers and beatmakers face is how to distribute the beats they create. Essentially, there are two choices: lease the beats for sale or make them freely available under a Creative Commons license. Both approaches come with their own set of pros and cons, and the best choice may vary depending on your objectives and business model. Below, let’s dive deeper into the features, merits, and drawbacks of each option.
(more…)What is BeatStars Publishing?
BeatStars Publishing is a publishing management service provided by BeatStars. In 2020, it partnered with Sony Music Publishing. By joining BeatStars Publishing, your copyrights are effectively registered and collected. In addition to global royalty collection, being a member of BeatStars Publishing provides opportunities for placements, and the chance to work with established and emerging artists. BeatStars Publishing can be considered an important next step in your music career.
(more…)What are the benefits of using BeatStars Publishing?
Running Out of Blog Topics: A Guide for Content Creators
Introduction
Running out of blog topics is an issue that many content creators face. This guide offers ways to find new ideas and repurpose existing content.
(more…)Why Specializing in Beats is Not Necessary in the Beat-Selling Business
The creation and sale of beats form a unique business model within the music industry. Artists, producers, and corporations are always on the lookout for fresh beats and tracks, and the beat-selling business exists to cater to this need. But is it really necessary to specialize in beats to find success in this line of work?
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