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Unless you’ve been lucky enough to secure a recording contract with a major label, you know the struggle of getting your music out there while earning a profit. While selling music online is nothing new at this point, it can still be a confusing proposition for those who are new to the world of Internet sales. Before you give up on the dream of earning money through your musical prowess,…
The earning potential for DJs, producers and beatmakers is enormous, but far too many talented people fail to take advantage of that potential. Selling beats is one of the best and most lucrative ways to succeed in the music industry today, and you don’t have to be supported by a major recording label to get your start. Selling beats online allows you to reach musicians around the world who can…
Megastar Taylor Swift made waves at the end of 2014 by pulling her entire catalog from streaming services. For Swift, the gamble paid off. She sold more copies of her end-of-year album than any other recording artist in years, but the case may not be so simple for independent artists looking to sell music online. Gathering the Right Tools to Start Selling Music Established, successful stars have the luxury of…
Just a few decades ago, musicians were forced to court record labels in the hopes of securing a recording contract in order to reach the big time. These days, it’s absolutely possible for independent acts to thrive and even become stars without major label support. In some ways, it’s easier than ever for musicians to get their shot at stardom, but in some ways, it’s more complicated than it’s ever…
If you’re like most people, you’ve purchased a digital product at some point in the last ten years. You probably also used PayPal to process your payment, as it’s one of the world’s most popular and trusted ways to pay and get paid online. Because PayPal is such a popular service, there are also a fair number of misconceptions about how it works. For musicians who are curious about how…
For today’s independent musician, distributing music through physical media is largely a thing of the past. Unless you’re catering to a niche audience who appreciates novelty items, like vinyl or cassette tapes, the most viable option is digital media distribution to sell music. PayPal, one of the world’s most popular payment processing services, should absolutely be part of your business plan. What many newcomers to online sales don’t realize, though,…
For music producers with experience creating beats, the next logical step is learning how to sell beats in order to make money and to begin building an industry presence. Many producers will give away their products before they begin to actually sell beats, and while this can be an effective way to build buzz, it’s not sustainable from a business standpoint. In order to justify the amount of time spent…
Smartphone devices are ubiquitous, as is the desire among users to customize their devices. Phones offer users the opportunity to not only manage their daily lives, but also to project their personal tastes and interests through custom themes and tones. For developers and content creators, this collective urge to customize creates a unique earning opportunity, so selling ringtones can be a lucrative opportunity. Still, there are some things hopeful merchants…
