Selling Beats
Selling Beats
BeatStars
Is the BeatStars Starter Plan Worth It? A Strategic Breakdown
If you’re a music producer planning to sell beats through BeatStars, the right subscription plan—and the website platform you choose—can make a big difference not just in flexibility, but in how much of your revenue you actually keep. Key Point: Avoiding Unnecessary Marketplace Fees One of the
YouTube Content ID
About a Track Rejection on BeatStars Youtube Content ID and more Monetization Program
One of my beats got rejected from BeatStars Youtube Content ID and more monetization program. And the reason is this..
BeatStars Publishing
If I register music to BeatStars Publishing, how can this affect my BeatStars customers who leases my beats?
Registering your music with BeatStars Publishing can potentially affect your customers who lease your beats, depending on the terms of their lease agreements and how BeatStars Publishing handles rights management. Here are the key considerations:
PRO
What is the difference between simply registering to PROs (ASCAP, BMI, IMRO) and using Beatstars Publishing?
The difference between simply registering with a Performing Rights Organization (PRO) like ASCAP, BMI, or IMRO and using BeatStars Publishing lies in the scope of services, royalty collection, and administrative responsibilities. Here's a detailed comparison:
IMRO
Question about IPI/CAE Number
I am a member of IMRO through BeatStars Publishing. Now, I want to start a new artist name. For the new artist name, can I use the same IPI number as my existing one, or do I have to register again and create a new one?
Selling Beats
The Future of Music Licensing: Stock Music, PROs, and the Rise of AI
The music industry is undergoing a seismic shift, with creators facing challenges from every direction. Stock music libraries are struggling, PROs (Performance Rights Organizations) are becoming increasingly saturated, and AI-generated music is looming on the horizon. For independent musicians, these changes raise important questions about sustainability and how to navigate
Selling Beats
What does IMRO have to do with BeatStars publishing when BeatStars publishing is backed by Sony Music Publishing?
IMRO (Irish Music Rights Organisation) is involved with BeatStars Publishing primarily to assist creators who do not already have a Performing Rights Organization (PRO) affiliation. Here’s how IMRO fits into the BeatStars Publishing ecosystem:
Selling Beats
In the Age of Generative AI: Is The Beat Selling Business Becoming Obsolete?
Music and technology are entering the era of Generative AI, transforming beatmaking into an accessible process. While AI challenges traditional beat-selling by enabling rapid, personalized music creation, it cannot replicate human creativity.
Selling Beats
The Power of Valuing Your Beats and Receiving Without Guilt
As a beatmaker, it’s essential to take pride in selling your services and products, and to receive payment without guilt—this mindset is crucial for sustaining your music career and business.
Selling Beats
The Biggest Challenge in Selling Beats: Pricing
If you’re a beatmaker or music producer, you’ve probably faced the tricky question of “How much should I sell my beats for?”
Selling Beats
How Should You Build Relationships with Those Who Buy Your Beats?
To build strong relationships with those who buy your beats: