Music Writing And Production Business

2 Music Writing And Production Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Dream of crafting musical masterpieces and helping others bring their soundscapes to life? Consider starting a music writing and production business.

In simple terms, this business involves writing, composing, recording, and producing music for various clients, such as artists, filmmakers, and advertisers. The beauty of this venture lies in its versatility and the potential for creative expression.

You’ll need a mix of technical skills and artistic flair, plus a decent setup with a computer, digital audio workstation (DAW), and possibly some instruments. The work involves collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life, editing tracks, mixing sounds, and ensuring the final product meets high-quality standards.

For those passionate about music and sound, this business offers a fulfilling career path. It allows you to be at the heart of the music industry, exploring diverse genres and styles while creating memorable auditory experiences. Turn your musical talent into a thriving business.

In this list, you'll find real-world music writing and production business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a music writing and production business that makes money.

1. ProductionCrate, LLC ($600K/year)

Chris Kelly, the founder of ProductionCrate, came up with the idea when he started making videos with his roommates in college and realized there was a demand for special effects. He created a website where he could store and share his assets, and it quickly gained traction. After a few weeks, he added sidebar ads and realized that he could turn his passion into a business.

How much money it makes: $600K/year
How much did it cost to start: $15
How many people on the team: 4

I Bootstrapped A $600K/Year Video Production Company [10M Downloads]

ProductionCrate, a virtual studio offering royalty-free music, video effects, graphics and sound assets, bootstrapped to $600k/year with over 10 million downloads, and one million users, thanks to loyal customer retention rates of around 80% YoY growth at 120%.

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2. AudioCipher Technologies ($12K/year)

AudioCipher Technologies was founded by Ezra Sandzer-Bell, a musician with a passion for music philosophy and hidden messages in melodies. After discovering a technique used by classical composers to encode words into melodies, Ezra saw an opportunity to create a music software company. With a shoestring marketing budget, AudioCipher sold over 200 copies of their flagship product, earning $3000+ in revenue within their first 10 weeks on the market.

How much money it makes: $12K/year
How much did it cost to start: $7K
How many people on the team: 1

How We Earned 200+ Sales Of Our Music Software In Less Than 3 Months

AudioCipher Technologies has sold over 200 copies of its $15 MIDI plugin that translates words into music notes, earning $3000 in revenue during its first 10 weeks without any pre-existing mailing lists or industry leads, despite a shoestring budget.

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