🔊 1. Lease Your Beats
Platforms: Airbit, BeatStars, Traktrain, Soundee
How it works: Artists pay you a set price for a license to use your beat (non-exclusive or exclusive).
Example: Lease for $30 to $50 per beat non-exclusively, and if 100 people lease it—you do the math 💰
📱 2. Promote on Social Media
TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts
Post beat snippets with text like “Free for Non-Profit” to attract indie artists.
Drop links to your store. Build a following, and your name becomes your brand.
🎙 3. Work with Local Artists
Pull up to studios, showcase beats in person.
Offer bundles or custom beats to build loyalty.
Get a cut from shows, streams, and sales if you’re involved in the song’s production.
đź“Ą 4. YouTube Beat Channel
Upload type beats (e.g. “Lil Baby Type Beat” or “Trap Soul Type Beat”).
Monetize the channel with ads once you hit requirements (1k subs, 4k watch hours).
Link to your store in the description.
🧾 5. Content ID and Royalties
Register beats through platforms like TuneCore, Songtrust, or BMI/ASCAP.
Anytime someone uses your beat and it gets streamed—you get paid.
đź’Ľ 6. Offer Custom Beat Services
Charge more for personalized beats.
Use Fiverr, SoundBetter, or post on social media.
Build a brand as a go-to producer for a specific sound or vibe.
đź’˝ 7. Drop Your Own Beat Tapes
Distribute instrumentals on Spotify, Apple Music, etc.
Chillhop and Lofi tapes make good money passively if promoted right.
Collect streaming royalties monthly.
đź”’ 8. Sell Exclusive Rights
Big money but one-time.
Only do this when the beat’s fire and they’re paying $300+.
Always use contracts!
🧠9. Teach or Mentor
Make beat-making tutorials or offer one-on-one lessons.
Charge for courses or offer Patreon subscriptions.
Build a community of learners and fans.
