All Episodes - BeatStars Podcast
The BeatStars Podcast is a music marketing podcast created to help independent music creators further their careers online. All episodes are jam-packed with interviews from successful musicians, music experts, entrepreneurs, & more! Dive into new releases every Monday & Friday.
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BeatStars Success Academy: Pieper Beats
GET PIEPER BEATS' BEATS TODAY: https://bit.ly/40COmk9 In this episode of Success Academy, we dive into the inspiring journey of Pieper, a music producer who turned his small-town beginnings into big-time success. Struggling to make it in a place without a thriving music scene? Pieper shares how platforms like BeatStars and YouTube helped him build a thriving career online. Learn about Pieper’s secrets to standing out online and finding his niche, why email marketing is a must for protecting and growing your business, and the story behind his first big placement with Diego Gonzalez. FOLLOW PIEPER BEATS ON SOCIAL: Pieper Beats’ IG: https://bit.ly/42u54Dw Pieper Beats’ YT l: https://bit.ly/3PJyQwD UPLOAD YOUR BEATS TODAY: BeatStars Website: https://bit.ly/3Wd1Z4l BeatStars Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CBCeDI Timestamps 0:22 – How to know if your beats are ready to sell 0:55 – The best way to value your music 2:03 – Creating a proper marketing approach 3:24 – The feeling of making his first sale 3:59 – Creating a unique brand 4:50 – Using email marketing for audience retention 5:11 – Finding your niche 6:00 – Navigating music publishing 6:52 – How to negotiate 7:22 – Learning from mistakes
BeatStars Success: RicoRunDat
When RicoRunDat sold his first beat on BeatStars for just $7.50 in high school, he realized his passion could turn into a career. Now a full-time producer at 21, Rico shares his journey of success, from learning financial lessons after splurging on $1,000 sneakers to mastering branding with a minimalist approach. He’s built a strong network that’s landed placements with major artists like Lil Durk while adapting to changing trends in the industry. Rico’s story proves that consistency, adaptability, and staying true to your vision are the keys to thriving in the music business. READ THE ARTICLE: https://bit.ly/3OWz6rM UPLOAD YOUR BEATS TODAY: BeatStars Website: https://bit.ly/3Wd1Z4l BeatStars Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CBCeDI FOLLOW RICORUNDAT: Rico's Beat Store: https://bit.ly/3W0WnwP Rico's Instagram: https://bit.ly/41zLA08
BeatStars Success Academy: Eeryskies
From accidental beginnings to a thriving music career, 23-year-old producer Eeryskies shares his journey of turning a temporary hobby into a full-time business. In this episode, he opens up about his methodical approach to consistency, branding, and relationship-building. Learn how he scaled his beat sales through platforms like BeatStars, embraced video production as a creative outlet, and navigated challenges like reinventing his sound and understanding publishing. Eeryskies’ story is a testament to persistence, adaptability, and the importance of authenticity in building a sustainable career in the music industry. Sign up for BeatStars now and setup your beat store: https://www.beatstars.com/studio Follow eeryskies: https://www.beatstars.com/eeryskies https://www.instagram.com/eeryskies/
How I Optimize YouTube For SEO - Chu
Music producer Chu talks with DJ Pain 1 about how he best optimizes his YouTube channel & videos for SEO. Listen now! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
How Sticking To A Schedule Made Beat Making Easy - LifeStyleDidIt
LifeStyleDidIt chats with DJ Pain 1 about how having a set schedule allowed him to dedicate more time to beat making. Listen now! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Buy My Beat Friday With Abe Batshon
Our founder & CEO Abe Batshon sits down to listen & buy some of the best beats coming out of BeatStars. Tune in to hear what he's digging! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
What It Takes To Make It BIG - Byg Byrd
Byg Byrd sits down with DJ Pain 1 to discuss what it took for him to make it big as a music producer. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Marketing Tools Donnie & Kevin Katana Use To Sell Beats
Donnie & Kevin Katana chat about their favorite marketing tools they use for promoting their beats on BeatStars. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Do Engagement Groups Work for Producers? - BubbaGotBeatz
BubbaGotBeatz chats about what engagement groups are & why they can work for music producers! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
I Quit My Job To Make 6 Figures Selling Beats - Othello
Othello chats with DJ Pain 1 about how he was able to quit his job to make a 6 figure income selling beats. Listen to learn more! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Biggest Mistake A Music Producer Can Make - Homage
Homage talks about what mistakes not to make as a music producer, being true to yourself to succeed, & more! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Using TikTok To Grow Your Music Career - Sisi Gospodinov
Virgin Music’s Digital Marketing & Partnerships Manager, Sisi Gospodinov, discusses how to grow your music career through TikTok. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Why I Signed A Publishing Deal - ThisisBiggz & Mili$ha
ThisisBiggz & Mili$ha chat about how they made publishing deals work for them. Dive in to learn more! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Karl Fowlkes & Othello Talk About The Legal Side Of Music Production
Karl Fowlkes & Othello discuss all the ins & outs of why you need to know the legal side of music production. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
GC & Jtraxx Talk About How BeatStars Shaped Their Producing Careers
GC & Jtraxx break down how BeatStars helped them both grow their music careers on a professional level. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
How To Get Your Beats On TV
Explore the world of sync licensing while learning how to get your beats on TV like recording artist Lucien Parker did! Also featuring special guest & recording artist, Jaelynn. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Tips For Increasing Beat Sales On BeatStars With Dylan Graham
Gain the best tips for increasing beats sales online from one of the best music producers in the game, Dylan Graham. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
How To Invest Your Time As A Music Producer
Learn how to invest your time as a music producer with MEC guest, Busy Works Beats! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Sync Licensing: How To Get Your Music On TV & Film
Industry A&Rs Amp Live and Brian Browne explain the process of getting your music into TV and Hollywood films. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
DatBoiDJ & Nosalez Give Tips For Selling Beats On BeatStars
Learn about tips & tricks you could be using to sell more beats on BeatStars from some of our most talented BeatStars Publishing clients, DatBoiDJ & Nosalez! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
A&R Will Skalmoski Explains Publishing Deals For Producers
Learn everything you need to know about pub deals from Sony Music Publishing A&R Will Skalmoski in an in-depth interview with DJ Pain 1. Also featuring music producer Callan. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
How To Reach Out To Clients As A Producer
Learn all about how to respectfully reach out to potential clients from some of the best producers in the business, Space Jammin & Tecknowledgy! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
The 72 Hour Rule For Music Producer Motivation
Learn more about what !llmind does to stay motivated & innovative in the music industry! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Producer Tips And Tricks For Selling More Beats
Tune in for some tips and tricks on selling beats from BeatStars Publishing member, Wonderboy! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
How Music Producers Go Viral On TikTok
Learn about TikTok from one of the best in the business, Biddl3, with over 1.5M followers on TikTok, and 13.4M likes. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Best Practices For Selling Beats Online
Learn some of the best practices for selling your beats online from MaxxBeats & Versa! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
How Often Should I Post Beats
Learn the best beat selling practices from our talented BeatStars Publishing clients Kontrabandz & P.R Beats. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Recording Engineer Young Guru On Working On Jay-Z's 4:44
Legendary recording engineer Young Guru talks about working with Jay-Z & gives advice on recording for major artists. Also featuring special guest Jus The Engineer. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Beginner Music Marketing Tips & Producer Advice
Turn up the volume as Beat Demons drops some gems on beginner music marketing tips, tricks, & advice for producers starting off. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
How Many Sounds Should You Use In A Beat
DJ Pain 1 answers the commonly asked question, how many sounds should you use in a beat on the MEC show! Listen to his perspective on beat making & sounds usage. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
How To Get My Music On Netflix
Learn how to get your music used in a Netflix show & why networking is so important with Glenn MacRae & your host Damien Ritter! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
How To Grow Your YouTube Channel As A Producer
Learn how to grow your following on YouTube & drive traffic back to BeatStars for beat sales from one of the most well known producers out there, BENJII YANG. Also featuring special guests AngelLaCienca Beats & TIMMYDAHITMAN. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
How I Got Started Selling Beats On BeatStars
Learn how top selling producer OUHBOY started his beat selling journey on BeatStars. Giving us the scoop on the do's & don'ts when first starting off. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
How to Grow a Following with Simon Servida
Simon Servida explains how he grew his following, why he started rapping to his own beats and how he uses Beatstars to sell sound kits. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Quitting Your Job to Sell Beats with GC Beats
GC beats talks quitting his job to sell beats, why simple beats sell more and why he changed his beat video visualizers in this exclusive interview.
Producer Networking Mistakes and Tips from Leauxfi
LeauxFi talks designing sample kits, networking with producers and building a team in this Beatstars exclusive.
Producers Should Get 50% of Publishing Says Music Lawyer Cassandra Spangler
Music attorney Cassandra Spangler explains the legal side of the beat making business, talks publishing percentages and more in this exclusive interview.
WyshMaster Talks Licensing, Publishing Splits and More.
Grammy nominated producer Wysh talks music business for producers, including publishing splits, synch licensing and more-- a must listen!
Polo G "Pop Out" Producer JD on the Track Talks Paying for Collabs, Publishing Deals and More.
JD on the Track talks producing the hit single Pop Out for Polo G, how he paid for his first ever placement and his newest publishing deal in this exclusive Beatstars interview.
Shok Talks Producing for DMX, Getting Signed, Joining Beatstars
DJ Shok, producer of Hip-Hop classics including DMX's "Slippin," gets honest about the music business and explains why he is licensing beats online through Beatstars.