Sell Your Covers, Legally
Posted on 24. May, 2010 by admin in Music Sales
All musicians spend a considerable amount of time learning other people’s songs. Whether it be for cover band gigs, wedding performances, or simply to study another artist’s work, over time you build up quite a repertoire. So let me explain how you can make money from your knowledge!
Traditionally, if you were to record a cover song for an album, you would need to pay a mechanical license fee (also known as a “royalty”) for each CD you plan to press. This fee must be paid in advance, and is usually less than $0.10 per song, per CD. I think you’d agree, that’s quite reasonable, except of course you’ve just shilled out for recording costs, pressing, design and artwork etc.
Luckily, you live in the age of digital downloads!
My Song Store is a website that allows you to sell MP3 downloads of covers that you have recorded, totally legally, and with no up-front cost to you; the royalty is paid per download, only when you make a sale. They also provide a nifty widget to install on your website!
They are currently offering a Limited (Free) Account, which allows you to sell up to four songs; the first level of paid account is $3.95 per month for 100Mb.
There is usually a one time sign-up fee of $9.95, but I’ve gone and got you a promo code. Use the promo code “aussie” when you sign up to have the sign-up fee waived.
See? I look after you guys!
PS – this website is run by a guy with one of the most rock ‘n’ roll names in the business: Gene Gibson! They really look after their artists, so if you have any problems, don’t hesitate to hit ‘em up.
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