[mrkamerer]

My suggestion would be to not use the word “beats” when describing your music tracks.

Totally agree. “Beats” and “singer/songwriter” connote two differnt things.

Done. “Beats” now axed from my vocabulary!

I’d like to think I would never use such casual or arbitrary verbiage when reaching out professionally but old habits die hard sometimes so I appreciate the instruction!

[mrkamerer]

using uncleared samples is definitely not a good idea.

Haha, yes, to be clear I have no intention of trying to sneak sample-based instrumentals in to my catalog. It’s great fun to chop up samples and all but I understand those “beats” will need to remain in the “for fun” category!

And thanks for the tip to focus on the vocal versions first…I definitely would not have thought to start there!

[mrkamerer]

Thanks, Art! I will definitely share as I go!

[mrkamerer]

From my experience, lowering your price doesn’t move the needle. There is a sweet spot though. Mine happens to be $39.95 per track except for loops and sting/bumpers. Those are at 19.95.

Thanks, Art. That’s a good perspective to have…just because raising the price might not do the trick doesn’t mean that dropping it through the floor will magically correct things either!

[mrkamerer]

In principle, totally agree…in practice though, does pricing your compositions higher do much to move the needle? Or is this more of a “meta” conversation in the vein of, “hey, we need to value ourselves more and not just race to the bottom because ‘that’s what the market determined'”?

I’m asking seriously as I’m a traditional “artist” preparing to crossover into the library/licensing world and I have exactly zero experience!

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