All readers should note that this comment becomes a shameless plug for our site, BarChord.com. If you're not interested in what we offer, many apologies for the interruption.
Our alternative is based on the following principles:
1. the artist determines what is made available (ie. consent is involved);
2. the artist can charge for their music, if they want to, and change that price, depending on customer response and feedback;
3. the artist shares equally with the final price paid by a user (ie. 50/50 split - no service charges or hidden fees); and
4. the user can easily make a payment (without the excessive cost of micropayments).
We tried to account for all of these when we built BarChord.com. The only thing we had a little bit of trouble with was the payment/billing system, but I think we've done OK there. We ultimately chose to 'request' that users make a deposit of $10.
So far things have gone well. Users are registering, they're paying and bands are using us to promote their wares.
Our motto: "Play the Music, Pay the Musician". BarChord.com.
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All readers should note that this comment becomes a shameless plug for our site, BarChord.com. If you're not interested in what we offer, many apologies for the interruption.
Our alternative is based on the following principles:
1. the artist determines what is made available (ie. consent is involved);
2. the artist can charge for their music, if they want to, and change that price, depending on customer response and feedback;
3. the artist shares equally with the final price paid by a user (ie. 50/50 split - no service charges or hidden fees); and
4. the user can easily make a payment (without the excessive cost of micropayments).
We tried to account for all of these when we built BarChord.com. The only thing we had a little bit of trouble with was the payment/billing system, but I think we've done OK there. We ultimately chose to 'request' that users make a deposit of $10.
So far things have gone well. Users are registering, they're paying and bands are using us to promote their wares.
Our motto: "Play the Music, Pay the Musician". BarChord.com.