AnderSongs

My idea for this section is to display audio samples of my songs and sell digital downloads of associated MP3 audio files. This is another opportunity to be creative as to how one might browse through a selection of, say, 30 songs and download either individual songs or “EP”
collections, perhaps of their choosing. along with a signed Licensing Agreement. I would like to make these sales as self-serve, self-pay as possible.

Here’s some info I’ve gleaned from the web:

Licensing AnderSongs through my website and more:

While technically songwriters don’t “sell” their songs directly on their websites, they can effectively offer them for licensing by showcasing their music on their personal platforms, often through a dedicated “songwriting portfolio” section, where potential artists or music supervisors can listen to their compositions and contact them for licensing inquiries; platforms like Bandcamp can also be used to directly sell recordings of their songs, but the primary focus is usually on licensing the underlying songwriting rights to other artists to record and release commercially. 

Key points to remember:

• “Licensing” not “selling”: In the music industry, songwriters typically “license” their songs to other artists or projects, meaning they grant permission to use their composition for a specific period and purpose, rather than selling full ownership outright.
• Direct website approach; Dedicated portfolio page: Many songwriters create a section on their website where they showcase their songs with detailed information like genre, mood, and potential uses.
• Audio samples: Providing high-quality audio snippets of their songs is crucial to allow potential buyers to preview the music.
• Contact details: Clearly displaying contact information for interested parties to reach out for licensing discussions.
  • How to make a songwriter portfolio:
    • In general, we might include:
      1. My Music Biography
      2. Sample Music and Lyrics
      3. Licensing Agreement
      4. Contact Information
      5. Merchandise
      6. A “digital EP available for download” This is a collection of a few songs, typically considered an “extended play” (EP) in music, that can be purchased and downloaded electronically to listen to on your computer or mobile device; you can access the music files immediately after purchase without needing a physical CD or record. Format: Usually downloaded as MP3 audio files.