Music Makers Compass

Playbook

Start Selling Beats

Set up a beat catalog, licensing and a store that converts.

Intermediate
Budget: $0–$100
Time: 3–6 weeks

  1. Step 1

    Build a catalog of 20 beats

    Consistent quality and a recognizable sound matter more than volume.

    Recommended resources

    Splice
    Subscription · $9.99–$29.99/mo

    Sounds to keep your catalog growing.

  2. Step 2

    Tag, name and organize

    Use searchable names, BPM, key and mood tags.

  3. Step 3

    Set up licensing tiers

    Lease, premium and exclusive — with clear written terms.

  4. Step 4

    Open your storefront

    List on a marketplace and drive traffic from your own content.

    Recommended resources

    CapCut
    Freemium · $0–$7.99/mo

    Short-form beat videos to drive traffic.

    BeatStars
    Freemium · $0–$29.99/mo

    Storefront and licensing templates.