How to earn £2,000 per song with Shamusic

Learn how to protect and copyright your music and generate up to 2.000 € per song with Shamusic. Clear and practical guide for independent artists.

Introduction

Many independent artists believe that making a living from music is impossible. However, there are real ways to generate income. With the right strategy, a single song can generate up to €2,000.

In this article we explain how to do it. In addition, you will see why registering the copyright of your work with Shamusic is key to avoid losing money.

1. Why register your music

The protection of a song is born when it is created. Even so, without a solid proof, the author’s rights are more difficult to defend.

Shamusic offers a simple and cost-effective solution. Through blockchain, it certifies authorship with time stamp and fingerprint. This provides legal security from day one.

Therefore, recording every demo, lyric or beat is the basis for generating income without risk.

2. How to reach 2.000 € per song

An artist cannot depend on a single source of income. Therefore, the model must be diversified.

• Streaming: 200-500 € with 80,000 to 150,000 plays on Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube Music.

• YouTube and UGC: 400-500 € with 300,000 third party views plus 100,000 on own channel.

• Royalties (SGAE/AGEDI-AIE): 300-500 € when notifying concerts and broadcasts.

• Sync licenses: 300-1,000 € per placement in audiovisual projects.

• Performances and direct sales: 200-400 € in concerts and merchandising.

Overall, this plan allows for more than €2,000 per launch.

3. How to document your work

In order to get paid safely, it is necessary to document each song well.

• Defines credits and participation percentages between authors and producers.

• Records ISRC and ISWC codes.

• Declare the setlists in SGAE and AGEDI-AIE after each performance.

In this way, you avoid blockages in collections and legal disputes.

4. Power your music with YouTube and synchronization

YouTube is more than just a video platform. With Content ID you can monetize covers and shorts that use your song.

In addition, preparing a synchronization package (instrumentals, short versions, stems) increases your options in film, television and advertising.

Consequently, a single micro-sync can cover half of the expected revenue per topic.

5. Checklist for each launch

Before publishing your song, follow these steps:

1. Register the work in Shamusic (including lyrics, stems and demos).

2. Complete metadata with ISRC, ISWC and credits.

3. Register the song in SGAE and AGEDI-AIE.

4. Activate Content ID on YouTube.

5. Prepare the synchronization package.

6. Plan digital promotion.

7. Reviews income and claims every 90 days.

Conclusion

Generating €2,000 per song is not a dream. It is the result of combining legal protection, income diversification and perseverance.

Shamusic offers you the easiest and most affordable way to register your works. This way, you secure your authorship and multiply your monetization opportunities.

Register your music with Shamusic and start building a protected and profitable catalog.