MusicByte Dev
What's Included

Everything. Itemized.

No fine print, no surprise upgrades. Here's exactly what you receive at each tier of MusicByte Dev.

Starter · Entry Point

Starter Pro Session

$2,500One-time · No royalty

An accessible on-ramp for serious, prepared indie artists. Bring 2 songs written and ready to perform — leave with release-ready masters, cinematic photos, and a social content package.

Produced by Chris McWhorter with creative direction and performance focus. Partners with veteran engineer Ryan Poole for technical execution and mixing.

  • 5 hours of studio time at The Hideout, Music Row
  • Professional utility player (guitar, bass, drums, keys) on your 2 tracks
  • Professional mixing and release-ready mastering
  • Full video documentation turned into a social content package (BTS + process)
  • 2-hour cinematic photoshoot — headshots + lifestyle, edited hi-res files
  • Optional add-on: distribution & release assistance

Requirement
Songs must already be written and the artist must be prepared to perform them.

Not included
Website, PR push, booking agent intro, fan subscription setup — those live in the full launch tiers below. Clear upgrade path when you're ready.

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Full Launch Packages

Ready for the full rollout?

The foundation

Own Your Art

$5,000

The complete launch package — image, music, film, web, and commerce. Everything an indie artist needs to look and earn like a signed act.

Image & Brand

01
  • 2-hour professional photoshoot at The Hideout (headshots + lifestyle)
  • Edited high-resolution images for press, socials, and DSPs
  • Brand direction & visual identity guidance
  • EPK assets & downloadable press kit

Music

02
  • Recording of 4 songs at The Hideout, Music Row
  • Professional mixing and release-ready mastering
  • Full session tracks delivered to you, fully owned
  • Industry-standard deliverables for distribution

Film & Video

03
  • Full video documentation of every session
  • 3 edited short documentary-style videos (5–10 min each)
  • Individual BTS music video for each recorded song
  • Nashville landmark interview footage

Web & Commerce

04
  • Custom-built professional artist website
  • Direct-to-fan merch store with Stripe integration
  • Fan subscription / club setup with recurring billing
  • Branded email address (artist@yourname.com)
  • Domain name purchase & registration

Industry Partnerships

05
  • 3 hours of direct freelance PR work on your release
  • Introduction to a vetted Nashville freelance booking agent
  • Compete at label level — without giving up ownership

Ownership (Every Tier)

Always Yours
  • 100% ownership of all masters
  • 100% ownership of all photos and video
  • 100% ownership of your website, store, and fan list
  • Just a 5% net-revenue royalty on what we produce — no splits, no recoupment
  • One-time published buyout available at any time
Ready For Own Your Art?
$5,000

5% net royalty · $2,000 buyout · Limited slots per month

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