The Beat Business

Articles on the business of selling beats: where to sell, what to charge, which licence to use, and how to reach artists who reply.

Beat BusinessUpdated

Top 5 CRM for Music Producers in 2026

Efficient networking needs a system. Compare 5 tools to find new contacts, follow up with artists, and turn outreach into beat sales and loop placements.

OctavOnTheTrack
OctavOnTheTrack
Churass Music Co-founder / Multi-platinum Producer & Publisher
Beat BusinessUpdated

Top 5 MP3 to YouTube Uploaders in 2026

Learn the best way for music producers to upload MP3s to YouTube in 2026. Use these free tools and turn your audio tracks into outstanding type beat videos.

OctavOnTheTrack
OctavOnTheTrack
Churass Music Co-founder / Multi-platinum Producer & Publisher
Beat BusinessUpdated

How To Send Loops/Samples For Collabs & Placements

Want to get your loops placed with top artists and producers? Learn how to craft the perfect email, find the contacts, and maximize your chances of placements.

OctavOnTheTrack
OctavOnTheTrack
Churass Music Co-founder / Multi-platinum Producer & Publisher
Beat BusinessUpdated

How to Grow a Type Beat Channel: The Ultimate Guide 2026

Learn how to effectively sell beats on YouTube. Discover tips on channel branding, uploading beats, optimizing video SEO, and building a loyal, niche audience.

OctavOnTheTrack
OctavOnTheTrack
Churass Music Co-founder / Multi-platinum Producer & Publisher
Beat BusinessUpdated

How to Sell Beats on BeatStars: The Ultimate Guide 2026

You're sitting on a goldmine of beats. Learn these multi-platinum producer strategies and make your sales on YouTube and BeatStars take off.

OctavOnTheTrack
OctavOnTheTrack
Churass Music Co-founder / Multi-platinum Producer & Publisher
Beat BusinessUpdated

How to Send Beats to Artists: The Ultimate Guide 2026

Learn how to professionally send beats to artists. Tips on creating packs, personalizing your approach. Increase your chances of landing placements.

OctavOnTheTrack
OctavOnTheTrack
Churass Music Co-founder / Multi-platinum Producer & Publisher
Beat BusinessUpdated

Top 5 Email Services for Music Producers in 2026

MailChimp is too expensive. Find the best and cheapest service to build your email list and send out beats. Integrate with BeatStars, retarget your customers.

OctavOnTheTrack
OctavOnTheTrack
Churass Music Co-founder / Multi-platinum Producer & Publisher
Beat BusinessUpdated

Social Media Marketing for Music Producers in 2026

Leverage Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to build a powerful personal brand, and turn your musical talent into placements and beat sales. Get your music noticed!

OctavOnTheTrack
OctavOnTheTrack
Churass Music Co-founder / Multi-platinum Producer & Publisher
Beat BusinessUpdated

BeatStars vs Airbit: Best Platforms to Sell Beats Online

Explore the key differences between BeatStars and Airbit, two top platforms for selling beats online. Learn which is best for your beat-selling strategy.

OctavOnTheTrack
OctavOnTheTrack
Churass Music Co-founder / Multi-platinum Producer & Publisher
Beat BusinessUpdated

Non-Exclusive vs Exclusive License: What's best for you?

The ultimate guide to beat licensing: Learn everything about license types, how to set the right price, and maximize your music production profits.

OctavOnTheTrack
OctavOnTheTrack
Churass Music Co-founder / Multi-platinum Producer & Publisher
Beat BusinessUpdated

5 SoundBetter Alternatives for Music Producers

Looking for collabs, musicians, mixing/mastering engineers or freelance opportunities? Here are several alternatives to SoundBetter that you should explore.

Fabien Herfray
Fabien Herfray
Producerfury Founder / Software Engineer