Can You Legally Sell AI Music?
Yes! But you must follow these rules:
? Use royalty-free AI platforms (Boomy, Soundraw, Mubert allow commercial use)
? Avoid copyrighted samples/melodies (unless cleared)
?? Check each tool's license terms (some require attribution)
6 Ways to Monetize AI-Generated Music
1. Sell Beats & Instrumentals
Where to sell:
BeatStars ($)
Airbit ($)
Soundee (NFT beats)
Best AI tools: Soundraw, Boomy (export stems)
Pro tip: Offer "unlimited licenses" for recurring income
2. Stock Music & Sync Licensing
Top platforms:
Pond5 (25-50% royalties)
Epidemic Sound ($15-50 per track accepted)
Artlist ($200 per approved track)
What sells:
Corporate background music
YouTube intro/outro themes
Podcast jingles
3. Custom AI Music Services
Offer:
"AI-to-order" songs for streamers ($20-100/track)
Personalized birthday songs (Fiverr/Upwork)
Niche genre packs (e.g., "AI K-Pop Beats")
4. NFT Music Drops
Platforms: Sound.xyz, Catalog
Strategy:
Sell 1/1 AI-generated "collector's editions"
Bundle with visual AI art (Midjourney + music)
5. YouTube Content Creation
Monetize through:
Ad revenue (1000+ AI tracks = passive income)
"Study With Me" livestreams (AI lofi beats)
Tools: Mubert API for endless streams
6. Sample Packs & Presets
Sell on:
Splice (royalty-free AI samples)
Gumroad (DIY packs)
Example: "100 AI Synthwave Loops" ($29.99)
Legal Checklist Before Selling
Verify platform allows commercial use (avoid Udio for now)
Register with PRO (ASCAP/BMI) if releasing original songs
Use AI vocal removal if sampling (LALAL.ai)
Disclose AI usage if required (EU AI Act compliance)
Success Story: $3,000/month AI Music Business
Method: 500+ tracks on Pond5 + BeatStars subscriptions
Time spent: 2 hours/day generating with Soundraw
Key: Focus on high-demand niches (TikTok sounds, meditation music)
Start Selling Today
Best beginner platforms:
BeatStars (for beats)
Pond5 (for stock music)
Soundee (Web3 option)
Pro Tip: Use Canva + AI music to sell "video templates with soundtrack" bundles!
"AI music is the new stock photography - early movers are building empires." - Music Business Worldwide