What is beat ghost production?

A beat ghost producer makes songs for artists without being mentioned in the credits. They waive all copyright after an artist pays the ghost producer a flat fee. The artist is then entitled to all royalties from further use of the beat. Beat ghost producers sell to artists using a written agreement detailing the terms […]
Beathunterz vs Airbit vs BeatStars: What’s best platform to sell beats?

Beat-selling platforms offer many ways to make money by selling beats online. Depending on your needs as a beat producer, each has its own ways to make your life easier. Use Beathunterz if you: Have no fan base Don’t have the time or energy for self-promotion Are happy to give away rights in exchange for bigger paychecks […]
10 ways to make money as a beatmaker

Having just one income source as a beatmaker is unlikely to get you out of a 9-to-5 job. You must be ready to diversify. It can be tough to admit, as a creator and an artist, that if you’re making money from your music, then you’re just as much a business as the burger joint […]
The problem with beat leasing contracts

The music business is notorious for poorly written leasing contracts that are also not really understood (or read?) by either buyer or seller. Whether you’ve created an instrumental that you want to earn from, or you can’t yet afford to buy a beat outright, when you get involved with beat leasing there are several important […]
Is it ever worth leasing beats?

What is a leased beat? Leasing a beat is exactly what it sounds like. You pay a producer to use their beat for a limited amount of time. The producer may lease the same beat to other people. Beat leasing limitations Whatever you create with your leased beat, without exclusive rights you won’t be able […]
Marketplaces to buy & sell beats

There are plenty of platforms where producers can make money from their beats nowadays. Here are the TOP 6 places to sell beats: Beathunterz Audiojungle Pond5 BeatStars AirBit PremiumBeat
Buying Beats Online

How does it work? When you purchase a beat, you’re buying an audio file which has been copyrighted by the producer. In return for your payment, the producer grants you certain rights – a license agreement. The license can be either exclusive or non-exclusive. Which license should I buy? An exclusive license can only be […]
What’s the best alternative to BeatStars?

Are you creating your own beats and want to find a platform where you can sell your beats and instrumentals, knowing they’ll be appreciated for their originality? Or maybe you’re a buyer who’s tired of shady licensing terms and endless mediocre content? You’re quite possibly familiar with BeatStars, the digital marketplace where producers can submit […]