How To Sell Your First Beats: Making Your First $1000

[@DJPain1]

My new soulful samples do not need clearance: bsta.rs/1c616c0e9

[@cameobelafonte4975]

Yea I got some growth on BeatStars edited cool artwork, hashtags, but it was people on BeatStars doing like 10 beats for a dollar. I ended up posting like 165 beats in less than a year using KZbin when I did it and IG I just said f it, the quality wasn’t even good for guys that were doing that. I would say the saturation helped them so that’s good. It’s just hard to compete with tha. So I made my own website. I figured if I barely made money on BeatStars I might as well just bring traffic into my own website where I can customize it more and run more ads. Ultimately you gotta do what works for you. Maybe blowup on TikTok or something or draw in traffic from KZbin like cash money AP did before he blew up. I like what the guy did with airbit, that technique with the free beats does help. I did a buy 3 get 1 free, free beat packs etc.

[@Pauxthabeatmaker]

Thank you thank you pain💯💯 bless

[@GarrisonCook-fs3sy]

I'm beyond black balled.. Sht 😂 i have created genres by mistake... You have a tutorial or something for someone like me...

[@VivaCoast]

yo I allegedly cracked 2.0 just dropped a video showing how to get mpc 2.0 and fabric (NOT CAP) >>>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIbYZmadbK6cgc0

[@robertorey1598]

Yes Dj pain i need help how can sell my beats but im recording it from the keyboard through my Phone in video on my gallery SoS

[@joegautrey_music]

Thank you for having me in this video ! Moments like this make all the work in the past year worth it!

[@DJPain1]

Keep rising!

[@WordGunner]

Thank both of you, showing your Progress ❤ all the best ✌️

[@sontwisted]

What was the secret to incentivizing the sale for producers who have good beats and good traffic

[@glbbeats5157]

Keep rising bro. Bigger things to come!

[@eztzmusic]

I was surprised to see you on this video too man! Well deserved!

[@Mill-on-da-track]

Quality and quantity = that mf don't miss💪🏾💯

[@NappiMusicVideos]

💯

[@DJPain1]

Truth!

[@atlballen]

Bro the first beat i ever sold was a beat made from a loop pack you made. I was 15 and sold the beat for $100 im 25 now not that that matters lol… i will forever appreciate you for that first sale though! Thank you!!!

[@brunxbeats]

real supporter right here

[@WanTheLucid]

Improvement in production comes from many places, but I find that it's a lot easier to discover new tools to add to your tool belt when you're doing a beat every day. Each new track is an opportunity to try something different, which could potentially lead to a more unique sound. I also love to imagine how it feels to find a new producer you enjoy and they have a massive back catalogue you can listen to. Every day it gets bigger and better!

[@DJPain1]

Great point!

[@Snug-beats]

I love your content. Im at a very early stage of beat making. Very little traffic and no sales but im just enjoying it. 3 a week is about as much as i can post but im enjoying it because i could barely even use a laptop nevermind a DAW. Seen you post about some of the hate you get on here 🤯 fucking wild! Keep up the good work 💪

[@midasthehighest]

9:23 That's too true. I fell into that trap, thinking a beat a day (or something close) was impossible and that producers were just capping. I was dead wrong. You've helped me break out of that mindset.

[@DJPain1]

Happy to help!!

[@justam_ess]

I'm very Grateful for your PoV, Pain... even though i'm not specifically pursing a career of selling beats online, seeing and understanding the other side of how producers PROPERLY run a business is motivating and reassuring. Your content gives me hope for the future of the music business! Much Love Always, my G!

[@DJPain1]

Appreciate you 🙏🏽

[@machinemademan]

this is my new favorite channel. ive been a dj since the 90s and a producer for decades and ive never made anything out of it because i didnt know what to do i only care about the music. butnow im a stay at home dad and have nothing but time and id like to at least have some income from my lifes work coming in to help with bills

[@SamSilk]

What I appreciate watching your channel is that you're always honest. Sometimes things you say aren't easy to hear/accept but they always come from a good place, so it can't be held against you. You're an important character in this industry if only for the knowledge you share. As for the beats, I like them too. Very useful video as always.

[@DJPain1]

It definitely gets held against me 😅 thank you 🙏🏽

[@RockyShootingStar]

I’ve been loving Joe Gautrey’s videos, he’s so transparent with everything and it’s genuinely refreshing. It’s also inspiring for me to see that hard work really does pay off

[@DJPain1]

Absolutely

[@eddiep6771]

I’m on a sync licensing journey and that’s a different beast in its own but this is a great video to watch and see how the beat selling business is going nowadays. Quality and quantity is the truth in everything we create. 🔥

[@ginoblackofficial]

Good luck on your sync licensing journey. I’m on the same run now! Film and TV are the goal!

[@eddiep6771]

@@ginoblackofficial thanks man and same to you.

[@tracyjackson9531]

Gotta be consistent and engaging. I have to start this myself

[@uroborosbeats]

This video is a true gem and is also very motivational 🖤. I've been doubting myself, but this has opened my eyes. Thank you for making these kinds of videos, man 🙏

[@AreYouFNQRAZII]

First 5 minutes literally the sauce‼️

[@steelooo0]

Im a 15 yr old watching this. Im being taught a lot of good things from this video and ill use these when selling my beats yo. :) im so glad i found ur video

[@Zebiven]

DJP always giving us them gemzzz. Great analystical breakdown as well

[@DJPain1]

Hahah she knocked over my rechargeable battery this time

[@MJ10K_TMTR]

Thank you for breaking down this video Pain 🙏🙏 I'm going to watch this multiple times to make sure I'm implementing these strategies.

[@DJPain1]

You got this!

[@MJ10K_TMTR]

@@DJPain1 thank you bro. Wishing you more success, business, prosperity and happiness in life.

[@condorgoldl]

I'm digging your insight and appreciate you posting it. I've loved music all my life. I started as a DJ but that just made me want to produce more. I got laid off during the pandemic and went all in. For 2 years I hit it hard. I like r&b and electronic. Prince is my main influence. I found myself often wondering what I was doing wrong. I found watching interviews and rehearsal footage was a good way to find out how people made it. He often said he made a song a day, so I set the goal to do the same. I have a robust catalog and was somewhat clueless to the business side. I'm learning through videos like this one you did. Thank you for your Vid. Looking forward to learning more.

[@x1joyboy]

Im currently trying to start my own genre its basically cinema type beats mixed with trap im hoping i can go far with it stamping your own genre is a whole nother level

[@mikebeats3281]

If you winning you winning, don't matter how, keep getting those bags🎉

[@sleeptownProductions]

Beautiful. I'm just getting my business going for mixing and mastering, but beat making is definitely on my radar! Thanks for the video DJ Pain ;)

[@DJPain1]

Appreciate that

[@Georgelife]

Great video thx as always Pain1 the 🐐

[@tizoc977]

man you guys are both dropping dimes. Thanks so much for being encouraging in this community man, so many vampires trying to suck the enthusiasm out of us. You earned a sub in me!

[@soundguymike1187]

Man Pain! I've been watching your videos since the Acid Pro era! Even saw you DJ at a few spots in the city at open mic nights. Learned so much. Thanks for all the info. Keep up the great work!

[@DiceloCiro]

That red shinny thing @7:02 is a golden age pre amp 🎶

[@ProdByAbeHal]

So many gems, bro I owe you a drink

[@WordGunner]

Me in 2021: I thought, 300 Songs, and 100 beats in 3-4 years were enough, so far. And some Songs/Beats even did get me customers. Then i procrastinate in Winter 2021/22 and Came back in nov22.😉 Really motivating Guys, thank U for that. Me in 2023: keep IT goin ! #PEACE

[@mrquentin]

I just found Joe Gautrey a few days ago. Definitely give him a sub. He is going to blow up soon..

[@DJPain1]

He’s doing well

[@TannerByTheSea]

Hey dude, that video … I needed to hear that, bro! You wrapped that up with some cold chills~ my direction… I needed that bro. Thank you.

[@DJPain1]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@JonReynoldsESQ]

This video is great for any sort of creative. Thank you for posting bro.

[@sgpbeats1405]

Thank you so much for keeping it real with small time producers 🙏🏾💯👍🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@fentanyljones6956]

Good to see someone else in the Pain 1 realm of discussing the possibility and DOs instead of can’ts.

[@DJPain1]

Absolutely!!

[@djholmz761]

Im grinding man, hopefully score my first sale soon, i can feel it. great content as always. peace.

[@DJPain1]

Wishing you many sales

[@PSOLOBEATS]

Just getting started here and all the info and honesty is greatly appreciated.

[@amaritheboss95]

This came at the right time ⌚ 😊🔥Thank you for sharing

[@QBellowMusic]

Coming back to this as I set out to start this part of the journey, thanks for all the info!

[@bigrigcrunchberry966]

So I find it pretty fucking dope that you're from Wisconsin as well!

[@Macho_Beats]

You’ve worked your ass off bro!!

[@onamaddeningloop]

Really like you style dude! So calm in your delivery! Not speaking at a thousand miles an hour like some of the other lunatics in this field. I’m starting out on this road myself! Sub’d

[@yunggriefOndatrack]

Appreciate it bro you always keeping it reale

[@SuperFaceless1]

Thank you for your words of encouragement. Homie was awesome for real. A breath of fresh air. I made 200 beats last year after buying and learning the machine system properly. I'm about to push a hard line with my talents

[@soufpro]

This motivates me! I’ve been getting serious lately and uploading a beat video everyday on IG and getting a lot of traction out of nowhere. It’s cliche to say but consistency really is key! Starting to focus more on my beat store next and I’ll save the weekends for planning the next week ahead! Thanks DJ Pain! 🫡

[@Naundros]

Just made a new Beatstars today and took 3 loops i made and made them into beats and uploaded them i'm grareful for the new subscription model of $19.99/yr right now i'm aiming for 35 beats a week atleast til i get 200 beats up i have like 38 more loops made so imma finish all of the and make more and im excited for the journey and to see the growth

[@BrotherMalMusic]

This was the best producer vid I’ve seen in a while

[@DJPain1]

Thanks an honor

[@numankind]

Thank you for what you are doing for the producer community, you are doing an awesome job!

[@DJPain1]

I appreciate that!

[@jt1765]

Dude. Your videos are gold

[@braveheartsbeardstudios]

A fourth of the way in, I said “why am I only listening to this, get busy and make your first beat of the day!” Powered up the MPC, I got so into my beat, I missed most of the rest of what was said in this video. But it must have been good because it’s 8am, and my beat is done! I’ll listen to this again later while I am commuting.

[@DJPain1]

Nice, beatmaker asmr

[@boratezel]

Upload your beat to beatstars

[@braveheartsbeardstudios]

Just finished second listen! Awesome content, I love that it is very current. Can’t wait to the end of my day to make another beat and progress on my journey!

[@gsrbeatsuk]

Needed to see this, thanks for the video! 💯

[@prodbyricbeats]

Been following Joe for some time now, 💎💎

[@dayzzz2674]

thank you maan keep the videos coming this is helping the community a lot thanks again dj pain

[@ProdByThatGuyFace]

Another element is content creation and journaling his journey. Because he put himself out there, his channel is now being reviewed by a big platform, which will give him a boost as well as a bit of social proof. So now if dude wants to supplement his income, he can also create a course and use the fact that Pain1 shouted him out to build trust. Moral of the story, start now, do everything you can, and journal your process!! Everything will fall into place with consistency. Keep pressin!

[@DJPain1]

All good advice

[@joguthearchitect]

This is great! One of the best gems yet is have a type beat channel but with an artist that isn’t quite established and/or looked for all that much yet. 💎 Bout to restructure my channel this week.

[@doobiekutzmuzik]

Dope content brother! Very helpful🙏👊👍🔥💪👏✅🥇🥷

[@MagicMannDQ]

I been doin this for dam near 20years made plenty $$ offline, sold beats for all types of prices. I'm trying to get into this online game to reach more artist in different places.

[@Reggi_Sample]

This video motivating af. I need you to go harder I need this talking to 🎉

[@thekingsmatter5845]

This video is a gem. Much appreciated. 🙏

[@officialsrsmuzikworld]

I needed to see this now I have guide lines 🙏🏾💪🏾💯

[@bblessedbeats]

This was definitely helpful, I can say that I improved but this is information that I needed. 💎

[@DJPain1]

Happy to help!

[@tentrey]

This is definitely inspiring. You gotta be consistent

[@DJPain1]

Absolutely do

[@ayetee8]

This was way more helpful than most tutorials on KZbin 🙏🙏🙏

[@DJPain1]

Happy to help

[@DjTwin305]

Thank you for This Dj Pain 🙏🙌🪘 knowledge is Key ⚓ Good Bless you bro 🙌

[@ACMadeThis1]

i appreciate this video, thanks bro 💪🏾💪🏾

[@thepoeunderground]

Great video. Thanks for all the insights.

[@josephsquires8033]

Keep in contact and respond soon is a good pro tip. Be straight up and to the point. People don't need paragraphs at a time. Simply a quick and understandable response is a good way to get the sale.

[@wozzybeatz]

Thanks i guessed some questioned has been answered

[@dawsonarrington6177]

Thank you for the video 🙏🏻

[@lzrbmz]

damn hard to believe you get hated on like that! I'm fairly new at this I just put my head down and work and listen to successful people such as yourself willing to give their knowledge and advice 🙌 much appreciated, the mindset is easy to see, what separates haters on the sideline from those actually doing it 😤 also appreciate what you said about not worrying too much about the current sound/trend, altho still good to be familiar and maybe use some elements, be true to yourself at the end of the day

[@DJPain1]

It’s always good to know how current music sounds for sure

[@mike2884]

Great video! As usual

[@zalfprod849]

absolutely a gem this video thank u pain 🖤

[@DJPain1]

Thanks for watching

[@yaboiavery5986]

as soon as you said he was british i knew who you were talking about lmao, i've been following bro for while

[@DJPain1]

Oh word how long has his channel been up?

[@ScantlessBeatz]

I love the Chain that thing looks good on you bro

[@DJPain1]

thank you!

[@MdBeatz]

Thank you for this,Pain !

[@DJPain1]

Thanks for listening

[@beatbuildersstudio]

Great video. I'm glad you stumbled upon a channel with less subs. Like you said, most people say you have a "leg up" and are able to sell beats because you have a bigger channel and more exposure. Seeing someone on the come up shows the good with the bad. Also, I'm starting to realize that we a music creators need to think beyond the music and think of our art as content. Make the music but market it like content.

[@DJPain1]

I appreciate that!

[@dja.selekta]

Really useful video. Just started the journey. Let’s go!

[@DJPain1]

Welcome aboard!

[@kvmoore1]

Thank you for this video. It is very encouraging and motivational. The information shared here is PRICELESS!!!!

[@DJPain1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@smokem2d662]

Thanks for the GEMS. Also at 6:59 that red box is a golden age Pre-73 ( a neve clone)

[@bigtondabeat3845]

SSL2 + ftw / had mine for almost 2 years now and its been thru a lot, very rugged and still true to its tone

[@LuigiBeatz]

Enjoyed this video man, very informative. Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@DJPain1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@charlesdejuan]

Thanks for this video, it only gives me more reason to keep going forward with beats.

[@DJPain1]

Glad to hear that!

[@ObiscoTV]

Bro, your beats are mad nice! I did a lot of Freestyles on them on Rap Chat.

[@CsRLG]

this video was very insightful. ty

[@CsRLG]

👌awesome ending dude

[@holomind_music]

Lots of gems in this one 👊

[@DJPain1]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@MurkoProduction]

I was always told in business and from experience... that Dec to Feb you should take a break and not expect much in those few months because of the holidays being close together. then sales will pick back up closer to spring because of SXSW... people are getting ready for performances and spins in clubs. Me shooting videos always pick up closer to spring. the demand for music and videos are really high around the springtime.

[@DJPain1]

Not just SXSW- tax refunds

[@MurkoProduction]

@@DJPain1 Yes definitely that to. they be paying $500 to $1000 to perform. it's crazy

[@EarDrumBeatz]

Great video i needed this

[@Mytro8533]

If you're still wondering, that shiny red thing in his video is a Golden Age pre 73 pre amp. (poor mans BAE 1073) mine still works great! Thank you for your insightful videos and education. Very much appreciated!

[@neilconway8388]

great content man!

[@jerrymayo2586]

DJ Pain 1 you are the GOAT bro SENSEI PAIN 1

[@tomdunn6416]

Love the information. Keep it up.

[@DJPain1]

Thanks, will do!

[@tuseemusic6269]

This is a wonderful channel 🙏

[@DJPain1]

Thank you

[@landenbeat]

I realized that I was being outworked, so a couple days ago I committed to making a beat everyday and posting it no matter how good it is for 106 days. just to get in the habit of finishing a beat and being active on social media daily.

[@DJPain1]

It’d be dope to document this journey

[@landenbeat]

@@DJPain1 I am! On day 2 now. Editing the videos is a hassle I’m sure you can relate

[@kayembeemusic2394]

I love this thanks for the awesome tip appreciate it pain 1 😊

[@DJPain1]

No problem 😊

[@manginomusic]

Great video bro, trying to grow my page and traffic as well. Keep dropping knowledge fam!

[@ProdbyOmidG]

I follow his page, he’s super informative! S/o to you for showing him love! Great advice brother 🙌🏼🔥

[@DJPain1]

he seems really smart

[@Topelbeats]

Great video as always!

[@DJPain1]

Thanks again!

[@josephsquires8033]

The layering instruments is a nice way to get a more full sound. Orchestral. Meshed and merged is a nice nice effect

[@josephsquires8033]

Also complimentary instruments are what make or break a song in general. Beats and drums are the same. Cymbols and hats and ticks also.

[@josephsquires8033]

Alot of kits will come with a kick drum or a bass hit and it is only one note for the push pad, like G minor or C major. That exact kick drum in all the notes can give your beat a while new sound. G, G, G... G minor, G minor, G minor. Bass hits for the measure.

[@xavierrivera5755]

Great Video … one of the problem I have is that I do House Afro house , Ballads and Spanish music and it’s because I love them all and I do it cause I love doing different kind of music … I see always up tempo music but it’s hard to find Spanish Ballads production videos and where to sell that style …Hint Hint lol … Keep up the good work 😊

[@cahyasatixoxo7207]

Showing love to the customers is #1 way to increase sales. It sounds counter intuitive but in my experience a sure fire way to turn a free download into a sale is to give them a mid tier lease for free, and offer everyone who spent $100 a custom free or at a very big discount (40%-60% off) I mean really the prices are entirely market driven, you’re not actually giving away $300 you’re doing what you love for someone who loves what you do, and if that isn’t enough I hardly ever actually give anything away for free, when you do a good job and treat people well they want to do the same for you.

[@oldrainbeats]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@DJPain1]

My pleasure

[@gmsgluebeats1291]

Very inspiring indeed! 👍