Beat Licensing 101 – Creator’s Guide
In this guide, Chris Dampier takes a deep dive into what every beat maker needs to know when it comes to licensing their work, including the difference between master royalties and publishing royalties, and beyond.
Guest post by
Chris Dampier, VP TuneCore Publishing of TuneCore Guides
So you’ve produced a beat, uploaded it to Airbit, and an artist has purchased it to use in a new track. Not only are you a producer, but did you know you’re now officially a songwriter?!
Conversely, you’ve just licensed a beat from BeatStars, recorded three sweet verses and a killer hook over the top. Not only are you the artist, did you know you’re also a songwriter?!