music Startup Ideas

4 startup ideas tagged “music

ArtPrice

A pricing calculator for freelance artists and illustrators based on project type, usage rights, and market rates.

Target User

Freelance artists who undercharge because they don't know market rates

Core Action

Describe the project scope and usage rights, get a fair price range with justification

Business Model

Free basic calculator, $5.99/mo for client proposal templates and rate trends

Based on Graphic Artists Guild Handbook / Bonsai

Data-driven pricing based on real market rates, not just gut feeling

BeatMatch

A tool for DJs that analyzes two songs and suggests the perfect transition point and tempo adjustment.

Target User

Bedroom and amateur DJs who want smoother mixes

Core Action

Upload two tracks, get the optimal mix point, key match, and tempo guidance

Business Model

Freemium — 5 analyses/day free, $9.99/mo unlimited

Based on Mixed In Key / DJ.Studio

AI-suggested transition points, not just key and BPM detection

LyricCoach

A songwriting assistant that suggests rhymes, synonyms, and syllable-matched alternatives in context.

Target User

Songwriters and lyricists looking for the perfect word

Core Action

Type your lyrics, get contextual suggestions for rhymes and better word choices

Business Model

Free basic, $7.99/mo for advanced features and melody suggestions

Based on RhymeZone / MasterWriter

Context-aware suggestions that fit the song's mood and meter, not just rhyme lists

SampleFind

An app that identifies the original songs sampled in any hip-hop or electronic track.

Target User

Music enthusiasts and producers who love discovering samples

Core Action

Play a song or enter a title, see every sample used with side-by-side playback

Business Model

Free for search, $4.99/mo for deep dive playlists and sample history

Based on WhoSampled / Shazam

Side-by-side playback of original and sample for instant comparison