How To Sell Music Online (Shopify For Musicians)

[@GDNZDONNY]

This was a gem! I did not want to join a beat selling website, I wanted full ownership. Bro!!! Real talk, thank you.

[@xtrol4330]

How is it going?? Any tips bro??

[@kionaje6719]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm a web designer and I currently creating an e-commerce site for a producer. I attempted to build it manually through Wix but it just wasn't giving me what I needed. The client decided to go with Shopify and I was not sure where to start. This video came right on time! 🙌

[@KellyDante]

Lxgend’s a true pioneer, y’all gotta soak up and act on these GEMS he’s sharing for musicians to make money cos no one else is doing it like him out here 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@vincecedo5155]

😭😭😭I just want to share my bad experience with Aliexpress and why you must not use Aliexpress. I’m a drop shipper since 2019. I have so many problems with Aliexpress. Too often, sellers send the wrong items, give me bad tracking information, send very low-quality products, or never ship my items at all. My favorite AliExpress moment was spending $10 for US shipping on 25 different orders for a seller who claimed to have a warehouse in the US, only to have my orders shipped from China in 6 weeks. AliExpress cannot be trusted! So, I switched to Zendrop. Since then, I haven’t received any customer complaints relating to missing or damaged packages. Each order arrives on time within 5 to 7 business days with the express USA shipping option. If you’re dropshipping using Shopify, you no longer need the Oberlo app to import products from AliExpress into your store. Zendrop is the top alternative to AliExpress, and here are a few more reasons: SIMPLE - Everything you need is located on the Zendrop dashboard, and using their one-click technology allows all tasks to be done in an instant EASY IMPORT - Only reliable suppliers with high-quality products and fast shipping times make it to the Zendrop dashboard. The platform makes it easy to browse through product categories using different filters to find products you sell with a button click. You can learn more about using their tools for product research from this previous post. REAL-TIME ANALYTICS - Zendrop syncs with your Shopify store, allowing you to see essential data like revenue, product costs, advertising budget, and more straight on the dashboard Besides, it’s free. So, if you’re interested in safe and legit. I recommend Zendrop If you want to learn more about Zendrop, click here: www.zendroptrk.com/G5M2WR/2CTPL/?uid=2

[@slimecrim]

Hmu shawntell obsi young artists/producer on the come up #@young artists on the come up.

[@konicasoundchaser]

@@vincecedo5155 you sell music?

[@alwlferventdreams2651]

Just wanted to mention that anyone using a P.O.S that doesn’t use a UPC will miss out on those sales counting towards credible metrics for things like Billboard* positions, album awards like gold or platinum records etc. It’s cool if that stuff doesn’t matter to you, but if it does then try and do your homework on what you’re going for before choosing any platforms to upload your music to. Cheers! 🤘🏼😎🖖🏼

[@IAMLXGEND]

Good point also

[@jermainereid1790]

How do I direct traffic to my store selling my music

[@COST-A-BILLION]

@@jermainereid1790yea like ads and stuff

[@japirovision]

Bro! You really just answered almost every question I had about direct to consumer. I appreciate this information.

[@camuc.strempel9493]

Man , that is information ...! To have an alternative to all these streaming stuff is great , if someone likes your stuff he`ll just buy it ... thanks from Germany !

[@IAMLXGEND]

If they support and love you enough. It’s true. Look at Kanye. DONDA 2 will only be available on his own stem player. No streaming. It’s nuts. But he made 2 million dollars worth of sales from just the first 24 hours

[@YS-MAC]

I didn’t know we could do this !! Thanks bro

[@earlyprocrastin8r]

I'm seeing this for the 1st time 3 yrs after you uploaded it and it's extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@IAMLXGEND]

You’re welcome

[@LostWorld-nx3yc]

Bruh just hit 🐐status with this one

[@Wizeproductions]

Great video man! My question is about the player, so do people just down load the files and listen through their phone player or does tuneboom, have a player once they purchase the album ?

[@nannistyles970]

I love this. I've been thinking about selling my music for a looong time. I just having taking the leap. This is so helpful thank you for sharing bro.

[@solowkeytv]

I'm definitely going to look into this. Currently thinking about getting back in the beat leasing business, I have some decisions to make. It seems like a no brainer.....

[@IAMLXGEND]

I need to tackle it myself honestly.

[@slimecrim]

Aye hmu fr Ill do business

[@natashalilyrose8114]

I love how it is all in one platform on shopify, thank you for sharing and finding the app to combine it

[@robmaxu2303]

Been looking for an in-depth video like this forever! Freaking inspired now bro!! Thanks! :D This video was so much higher quality than all the other crap I've been looking through around this topic :O Keep it up dude, great work! More like this, please! Do you have a link for the example store you are reviewing at 15:15? Would have been nice to have a template store to work from :)

[@robmaxu2303]

I managed to get to the page via looking at the link in the video, just had to turn on higher resolution XD Nice looking page! Love it! Man, can't wait to get going with this! Thanks again, dude!

[@Otchengazoom]

Hi, dude! Thank you for the info. Really interesting way for selling music. But there is a question: how to find new listeners for my music?

[@DoodMang7]

hey man thanks for the info! suscribed instantly

[@leenabel]

Thanks so much for posting this. Looks to be a perfect fit for my project. Can't wait to try it out!

[@soundmindtech]

Bro, I took a pause in the middle just to thank you! Stay blessed for sharing your abundance with us freely you are the real deal 🙏🏽

[@loudthought5311]

This was just perfect. Thanks bruv. One question: can you edit the licenses further ie write your own terms in? Appreciate it

[@IAMLXGEND]

You can write it in I believe, yes. But you still have to do the set up like this to make sure it displays properly.

[@loudthought5311]

@@IAMLXGEND thanks for taking time to respond. All the best to you 👊🏾

[@801proshot9]

Best videos I’ve seen yet for building my Shopify! Thank you!! Question: is there a way to stream audio on your Shopify and set up payment as a subscription service? For example, yeah you can buy individual tracks via mp3 or have full access to my album as a bundle when you subscribe for $6 a month?

[@bebettaproductions5936]

Dope Video. Exactly what I've been looking for!!!!!

[@YungCali]

FIRST off...the lighting, the music, the SOUND....dope!! And the GAME.....A1!! Hella respect! #NewSubHere

[@DiceGame13]

thank you bro. this was extremely helpful!

[@schoolofbars]

Thank you so much for this clear info

[@MatrIx-Sad-Piano-Beats]

Thanks mate!!! now i can start selling my Beats, love it! :)

[@alternatevibes1034]

This was great the only thing is tuneboom has a limit at their highest tier on how many beats you have? There’s gotta be an alternative. 150 beat cap is not that much I have way more that i would want to post on the website 😭😖

[@kah-yirehsar-fisoulbeetz7329]

🔥🔥video bro, u just saved ya boi. Love everything from this content & learned something in the process. S/O to you. Keep Grinding

[@creative-ray-music]

Thx bro for all info.

[@natsumiuta6702]

OMG!!! I learned so much from this content. Thank you so much.

[@ginamarie6977]

Sorry, I did not understand what you meant by splits. Also, when you said licenses, are you talking about setting prices for songs so customers can play it for establishments like bars and restaurants, or for other musicians to perform them? And how do you determine prices for these licenses?

[@KrysEvans]

This was helpful, thank you!

[@soundmindtech]

You're the real deal G. Much respect

[@CyrusAugustus]

This is such helpful information bro..I've wanted to figure out something like this for a while. Thank you! 💯

[@vocalwarehousemusic]

thanks for your help!! Needed this so much!!

[@myatldriver]

Thanks for this info. This will be a game changer for some of my clients. I do have a question. Is there a way to setup the splits for artist collaborating on a track.

[@MicheleVreeland]

Single Music reports your sales to Billboard, so it's worth it. If that's what you're going for.

[@rulesrocks15]

Thanks you so much for the info ur the lengend make more videos brother it helps young generation like us to come in main music platform respect all the way from india peace out brother✌️

[@jammer2nd]

Brilliant info thank you, Subscribing

[@thegritz4487]

Thanks for this Vid bro. appreciate the info fr.

[@DrewEvans9]

Thanks for this video, much needed!

[@earftone8005]

hey! great video, very informative!! you should do more shopify videos. I cant figure out how to get that beat preview set up to the online store.

[@IAMLXGEND]

I will but this video already explains that.

[@pr4ga_beats]

Thank you bro! Very helpful 🙏🙏⚡

[@confuzzledthoughts]

Fantastic vid! Thank you! How does this fare with mobile downloads- I keep running into music being downloaded into the Files on my iPhone versus into my music app.

[@soundscapematrix]

Great info/tutorial........these days with virtually everyone streaming it's interesting to see if people still are even interested in buying downloads..........I appreciate your knowledge....

[@Boujxo]

was thinking the same thing! I guess if youre fire enough

[@IAMLXGEND]

REAL diehard supporters will buy. But also know you have to make it exclusive to your site at least for a limited time BEFORE your music gets put on streaming for them to feel really inclined to buy.

[@Officialtendymusic]

Ive always had the thought of dealing with multiple artists having the same beat since its so available like that online. Does that happen to you and if it does how do you deal with it?

[@solowkeytv]

Currently thinking about getting back in the beat leasing business, I have some decisions to make. It seems like a no brainer.....I just don't know.

[@IAMLXGEND]

That’s their problem. The thing about leasing is this is the entire reason a lease license exists. So you can sell the beat over and over again. They should know what their rights are as a lease holder whether that’s by written contract or agreement on the product page. When I lease my beats I say promotional use only. So anything that doesn’t earn them income. If I were to discover any artist using the beat on social and making money from ads or on Spotify or streaming services I would issue a cease and desist or have some sort of content ID claim system do it for me. So people don’t rip you off. And then if they discover other artists use the same beat as them for their own songs that’s just a part of leasing. They should know that going into the lease. Until someone buys the exclusive contract, it can be leased until you decide not to do that.

[@KennyLauderdale]

I need to come back and watch this over and over because this went kinda fast. I need to take notes

[@sharptung1]

Appreciate this content………I have 1 question. I get the difference between say selling on Beatstars verses Shopify but would be beneficial to do both or just one?

[@IAMLXGEND]

If you find it to be beneficial for you, by all means go for it. I considered it for a second but preferred to focus 100% of my attention on my site first and foremost. And if in the future I decided to upload elsewhere, I would. Which now I am considering, but with Timbaland’s Beat Club.

[@sharptung1]

@@IAMLXGEND great stuff appreciate it!

[@EldritchSkies]

Looks alright but limited file size, limited file length, and limited to 150 songs even on the highest tier Pro plan

[@IAMLXGEND]

I don’t believe there was a limit on the higher tier pro plan when I made this video. I was surprised by that myself when someone else said the same thing.

[@purposedriventv]

You are godsent bro, thank you 🙏🏾

[@AyeSule]

do you know if they have an unlimited option of any sort? 150 tracks is not that many.

[@anthonyroberts9232]

Good tips and direction to sell music tracks and music productions

[@gringoquenocomecuy]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@PacLiyahRichie]

what theme did you use? or what do you recommend for an artist

[@internationalbibbs3151]

Thank you bro I had to subscribe

[@Jinaci152]

lovely tone for the voice

[@MykelV]

Very helpful thank you 🙏🏽

[@olivershawe]

How did you get such a sleek layout? I’ve been trying to use tuneboom a couple months now and can’t seem to get a good layout down

[@IAMLXGEND]

I was told by the developers that certain Shopify templates are optimized better for the app. They are working to fix it to be more universal, I remember the one I selected actually was not compatible so I reached out and was told they would make it so that it works across the board. I’d assume they’re still working on it as they find issues, but for now I’d say try a different template.

[@DJYes1]

Love it!

[@aniboibeats687]

Is this with the basic Shopify membership? Thanks for all the gems 💎 you dropping in this one ☝️

[@IAMLXGEND]

I have the basic one but the app to sell the music does not come with that. It’s an additional cost.

[@aniboibeats687]

Is it a monthly cost or a one time fee ? And thanks for responding my dude most don’t respond

[@maineattraction2682]

Great Video! Can you recommed a theme that I can use for my store? What is the name of the theme you used in this video?

[@LizzyAlexis]

Do you find that Shopify serves buyers who want to listen to music personally or use music for media purposes (i.e., youtube videos)?

[@IAMLXGEND]

Shopify doesn’t serve anyone. It’s just a website hosting platform with apps to make whatever kind of site you want. The only person serving buyers is you. If you want people for media purposes, you have to bring them. If you want people who will listen just for casual listening pleasure, you have to bring them.

[@Firetracks]

Finally!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jarueparr]

LXGEND - Do you do 1x1 consultations? You should because I would buy a session... Good video BTW!

[@IAMLXGEND]

Yes I do. lxgends.com/products/music-consultation?_pos=1&_sid=52c77577d&_ss=r Page still needs to be customized but I can still be booked in the meantime.

[@kiatu]

Thanks man.

[@MrPiratebrain]

Thanks allot for this information.

[@thereal_OGLoc]

are you paying the compare plans monthly or just one times?

[@FamiliadeConfianza]

i got like 500 songs this app charges 29.99 for only up to 150 songs

[@november5b882]

I’m a good rapper I have talent But I’m scared I’m always hidding from the world I can do it Not hard I just never have time to write it out Sing it Posted it I’m so busy Trying save money Make side money

[@IAMLXGEND]

You always make time for the things most important to you. Think about that.

[@robmaxu2303]

Subscribed!

[@ShawnNapierMusic]

Could you make a video on how to zip your cover art and mp3 together? When I go through the process like the customer and it appears in my email there is no cover art only the song.

[@MxMLeeks]

What payment provider did you use for the store?

[@Ricky-cn1qj]

Great video!

[@IAMLXGEND]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Guitarslayer24]

most helpful thank you

[@IdoBerg]

hey man hru? if i do want to try it out but i have no community of other musicians that want to actually support me and buy my music will it still worth it? like do they have an option to promote the website you made for small amount of $? thanks!

[@IAMLXGEND]

You don’t need a community of other musicians. You just need people who like your music, period. Lol. It doesn’t matter what their career is. Investing into yourself is always worth it.

[@IdoBerg]

@@IAMLXGEND this is the point. I dont have any people like that

[@Fjokuns]

Gem Thanks man

[@ramz8999]

Very helpful ty

[@victorinenyangor8872]

This is great, let me try it

[@PeterPine]

if theres an artist that wants to buy my songs, will i get the royalties if i sell my music this way? Good video bro. thanks for the information!

[@emmayoung3123]

Looking to sell my audiobooks and podcast. For the free plan is it 5 tracks per month? Or just 5 tracks before you are forced to upgrade?

[@phililp7846]

What's the best option

[@LegendRecordings]

Does it report to nielson as a sale?

[@ctm130]

I'm using the free version of Tuneboom but when I downloaded the song to the store its in the store to purchase but there is no preview button to play the song? What theme are you using? And after loading the song the link doesn't take me anywhere it just says it went to the clip board and where is the clip board? Where should the link take you?

[@brettstewart4587]

Great video, great tool. My band will be touring this summer and we want to sell our album digitally. Does anyone know if there is a way to link a qr code to my toonboom?

[@henriko2849]

How can i make my previews longer?

[@jaylevert2312]

Excellent resource. Do you know if the Shopify/TuneBoom integration is scalable?

[@IAMLXGEND]

How so? You can scale it anyway you like, just depends what you mean I guess

[@jaylevert2312]

@@IAMLXGEND I am looking at a record label application that will have multiple individual artists' site pages. Each artist will have their own catalogue of recordings. So the Shopify site itself might have thousands of download transactions per day. Which platform is handling the transaction volume, Shopify or TuneBoom?

[@Ainoyin19]

bro, subscribed 😅

[@creativeyogi8851]

Great video! Quick question. the Pro Plan says it provides up to 150 tracks. Just clarifying that tracks in this case refers to songs and not individual stems. I'd hate to sign up for Spotify and then this plan, upload a song with 10 stems, only to find out I only have 140 "tracks" left. As opposed to 1 song w/ 10 stems and 149 songs remaining. Thx in advance for your time!

[@IAMLXGEND]

tracks = songs. Stems = stems. 150 songs. You’ll be fine.

[@OttomanBeats]

what about music thats in the content id system? how do you work around that? bc some places dont accept music thats in the content id system.

[@IAMLXGEND]

Not sure what you mean. This is for people who want to sell their own music on their own website.

[@OttomanBeats]

@@IAMLXGEND i get that part but for exampl, royalty free music libraries like pond 5 and audio jungle wont accept instrumentals/music thats already registered in the content id system. which makes sense bc if your beat is registered with content id and they use it on their video the earnings go to you. So how do we work around that?

[@IAMLXGEND]

@@OttomanBeats I don’t know what that has anything to do with selling your own music on your own site. You don’t have to work around anything. Put your own music on your own site and sell it. There’s nothing to work around. Audio jungle or whatever other royalty free website has no attachment to what you upload on your own personal website. They are 2 entirely different things and are not connected in any way.

[@KillerK1523]

Kind of an expensive start to this route, no? $30 a month for basic Shopify & another $30 a month for Tune boom… $60 a month before I even make my first sale, unless I’m missing something here seems better to start with a third party then once profits come in switch over to your own website I;e Shopify

[@IAMLXGEND]

If you think $60 a month is “expensive” for investing into your own music website then you are in the wrong career. Everything can’t be free. And if it is, you’re likely not getting what you need to scale things up in the future. Which defeats the whole purpose. If you’re not willing to pay that, you’re definitely not going to even want to look at how much it costs to actually build the site up to a standard on par with industry artists, let alone production costs (mixing, mastering, marketing, etc). If you’re not investing into your career, you’re not serious about it. Have to spend money to make money.

[@IAMLXGEND]

Also do you realize how much work it’s going to take to migrate an entire customer base and intellectual property /branding/ products to a new site? You’re making it harder for yourself before you even start.

[@KillerK1523]

@@IAMLXGEND thanks for taking the time to reply! 🙏🏾 and I def understand spending money to make money. I was just saying since Beatstars is only $20 a month for the store and everything, with a lot less of a hassle building everything for beginners who have little to NO money. Been trying to sell music the past 2 years so I’ve definitely SPENT my fare share of dollars investing into myself coming into the producing game 5 years ago. You are the first person I’ve seen use Shopify and I’ve been so interested in learning all I can about it in the last few days as it relates to selling music! Thank you again 🙏🏾😊

[@makeyourownbiscuits]

This man is a messenger ordained by the good Lord lol.

[@sgtasapmusic]

Yoooo It wont show a Preview Play button??? Any reason why??

[@IAMLXGEND]

Your theme. Contact the app developer.

[@MistaC864]

Thanks bro

[@c.bambinglockleys]

Amazing Drip 💯

[@KAMAHOUSE679]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@IAMLXGEND]

🤙🏻🙏🏾

[@DJMARKEYG]

Yo how can I give a free download away when they purchase a Tshirt from my site

[@DyapazonRecordz]

Thx bro

[@TitusGlennofficial]

How do you upsell? Or can you bundle items

[@IAMLXGEND]

You need a separate app for that. Shopify has an app marketplace to add different apps that do different things. Tuneboom is solely for music sales. Bold is a company that makes up sell type apps for Shopify. There are others as well.

[@TitusGlennofficial]

@@IAMLXGEND how can we get you on our show

[@LeeMarKelleySr]

Hello, my name is Lee Mar. I have been waiting for something like this sale for my twin brother and me, Jazz CD online, our Jazz CD is already written by "The Library of Congress. We have a finished product waiting to get situated and uploaded to sell. I will be looking into Tuneboon, thanks and have a blessed weekend my friend.

[@edgevevo698]

After Watching This Video I Built my Website And Linked Toonboom But My Customers Aren’t Receiving The Downloaded Song After Purchase, Do You Know How To Fix That ? 🤔

[@IAMLXGEND]

Be sure the files are uploaded to the proper listing on your site but if you’re still having trouble you’d have to get in contact with tuneboom

[@slikktv397]

Are you still having problems with the costumers receiving the downloads? I want to cop one of the plans but I see the poor ratings in the App Store… I fear there’s a lot of bugs that might mess the business up.

[@loneswandon651]

Does shopify have a profit split music feature, my producers need to get paid too.

[@IAMLXGEND]

Shopify only pays one account. You’d have to manually split that from what I’ve known in the many years I’ve used them. Tuneboom I don’t think offers a way around this either.

[@fenixfiretime]

I was womdering what happens if someone buy a basic license and then other person buy a exclusive. The one who bought the basic will have to remove from their video?

[@IAMLXGEND]

The rules and terms depend on whatever you set but to make things easy I just made sure to put in the description that people who buy basic can only use the beat for noncommercial use only. So they didn’t have to take it down, they just had to make sure they aren’t selling their song or earning money from it.

[@ElevateandBlend]

I do blends and remixes can this be done with this?