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How much does it cost to record a song?

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On the low end, it typically costs $40 to $50 an hour. On the high end, it may run you up to $200 an hour. It depends on how much mixing and engineering you want.

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If I put the songs on CD, where can I sell them?

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You could ask locally-owned record stores to sell it, and you could also sell your music on streaming services, such as Spotify.

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Is it necessary to make a business?

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If you are serving as your own publisher, it is preferable for both tax and legal liability purposes to form some sort of separate business entity. This is especially true if you have additional people involved in the enterprise, in which case a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or similar corporate structure is advisable.

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Who could help me with writing lyrics?

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If you're in a band, definitely seek the input of other band members. Or, if you happen to know someone with a gift for writing, you could collaborate on the album with that person. You might also consider taking a song-writing course at a local college.

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How can I put my music online, sell physical copies of it and connect with other artists in Nigeria?

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Use distributing services like Distrokid and CDBaby, which are good for putting things online.

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If I share the music on social media, how do I earn money when people download it?

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Some websites and platforms, such as bandcamp, allow people to stream music from the website/phone app for a limited amount of time, but ask for payment through PayPal (or similar means), if you want to download the songs as MP3‘s or stream them for an unlimited amount of time. Artists can set the price for their tracks or albums on platforms like that.

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