Invoice clients for beat production, album recording, and music production services. Get paid on time with Tidybill.
A music producer invoice documents fees for producing original music, crafting beats for artists, recording and arranging, and overseeing the full production process from initial concept to final mixed and mastered recording. Music producers may work with independent artists, labels, sync libraries, or advertising clients. Producer fees vary widely: a bedroom beatmaker might sell individual beats for £50-£500; an established producer working with major label artists charges tens of thousands per track. Copyright ownership is a critical issue in music production — producers often retain a share of the master recording copyright and receive royalties, which is separate from their upfront production fee. Invoices should clearly document the upfront fee and note any royalty or copyright arrangements.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Beat / Instrumental Production | £100 - £2,000 | per beat |
| Full Song Production (beat + arrangement) | £500 - £5,000 | per song |
| Recording Session (produced and engineered) | £80 - £200 | per hour |
| Album Production (8-12 songs) | £3,000 - £20,000+ | per album |
| Production Services (mix and master included) | £300 - £1,500 | per song |
| Beat Lease (non-exclusive) | £20 - £100 | per lease |
Collect upfront payment before starting production. For large album projects, stage payments: a deposit on signing, mid-project payment at a defined milestone, and the balance on delivery. Clearly note on the invoice whether the fee covers an exclusive or non-exclusive beat, and whether any copyright split has been agreed (this is typically documented in a separate producer agreement). Beat leases are sold digitally and should be invoiced immediately with instant payment. Net 7 on individual track production; staged for album work.