Fund your release

Release your song without paying out of pocket

Your song, funded by the people who already believe in you: family, friends, your church, the people who've been cheering you on for years. Most campaigns are funded in about 2 weeks.

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I take on 10 FanFund artists a month.

Real campaign

He asked 64 people. 22 said yes.

Vlad raised $4,985 from the people in his corner and funded his release before a single note was recorded.

Recent campaigns

What artists have raised

Every artist who reached out to 35 or more people raised at least $1,415.

$4,985

raised from 22 people

$3,195

raised from 16 people

$1,740

raised from 10 people

1 in 4

people asked say yes

~$195

average gift

~2 weeks

for most of the money to come in

Run your numbers

How much could you raise?

It comes down to how many people you personally ask. Slide to see what your list could fund.

$1,800estimated raise

Based on real BD Studios campaigns: about 1 in 4 people asked give, the average gift is around $195, and that works out to about $45 for every person you ask. Your results depend on your list and your follow-through.

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You're not doing this alone

I bring the system. You bring your people.

The hardest part is knowing what to say. So I hand you everything, and you just reach out to people who already want to see you win.

Your own campaign page

A page for your song with a live total and progress bar that updates as people give. No apps, no accounts.

Word-for-word ask scripts

The exact texts and voice notes to send, written to sound like you, so you never have to figure out how to ask.

Your Supporter Tracker

Who to ask, who said yes, and who to follow up with, all in one place.

A planning call with me

We set your goal, your dates, and your list together before anything launches.

How it works

Five steps from list to launch

Write down your people

List 40 to 50 people who'd love to see your music happen: family, friends, church, coworkers, old bandmates. No followers needed.

Plan it together

On our call we set your goal and your dates, and decide whether to start with optional pre-pledges from your closest people.

Private launch

Your page opens and you send it to your list first, using the scripts. Most of the money comes in here, usually within the first 2 weeks.

Public launch

Once the campaign has momentum, share it publicly with posts, stories and reels to finish strong.

Your song gets made

Every dollar raised goes into your music, and we get to work on your release.

No shortfall, ever

Don't hit your goal? You still get music.

Whatever you raise goes into your music, and you never cover the difference. Here's what each amount covers:

  • $250A 90-minute Song Development Session
  • $600Unplugged: a finished, stripped-down version of your song
  • $1,300Essential Production: one song, simply produced, mixed and mastered, release-ready
  • $2,000Full Production: one song with deeper production, arrangement and polish
  • $3,000One Full Production song plus one Essential song
  • $4,000Two Full Production songs
  • $5,000Two Full Production songs plus one Essential song

Vocal studio time near you is covered. Gear is optional, only if you want it. We set a realistic goal for your list on our call.

This isn't asking people for money

It's giving your people the first chance to be part of it

The artists who do this best aren't begging anyone. They're giving the people who already believe in them the first chance to be part of something before the world hears it. Most are surprised by how many people were just waiting to be asked.

“I didn't realize that many people cared.”The most common reaction after a campaign closes

Starting with your closest people protects you. By the time you go public, the campaign already has real momentum.

Is this you?

Who this is for

This is for you if

  • You have songs written that you're ready to release
  • You have 40 or more people in your life who'd love to see your music happen
  • You can spend about 2 weeks personally reaching out to them

This isn't for you if

  • You'd rather not tell anyone about your music
  • You're hoping strangers will fund it for you
  • You're not ready to start in the next month
FAQ

Common questions

Will I ever have to pay out of pocket?
No. Everything raised goes into your music, and you never have to cover a shortfall. Vocal studio time is covered, and gear is optional. The only cost to you is if you cancel after people have already given: everyone gets refunded, and you cover the processing fees (about 3%) plus a $150 admin fee.
What if I don't hit my goal?
You still get music. We produce the package that matches what you raised, like Essential Production instead of Full Production. You never have to cover the difference, though you can add to it if you want.
Do I need a big following?
No. This isn't about followers. It's your family, friends, church and the people who've been cheering you on. 40 to 50 of them is enough to start.
How long does it take?
Most of the money comes in within the first 2 weeks, while you're reaching out personally. Campaigns usually run 2 to 4 weeks total.
Do I need to collect pre-pledges first?
No. Pre-pledges are optional. We decide together on our call. Money is only collected when someone pays on your page.
How do people give?
Your page has a secure checkout. It takes under a minute. No accounts, no apps.
Can I see every contribution?
Yes. Your page shows the total raised and a progress bar that update as contributions come in, and you get a full list of everyone who gave.
Can I add more songs later?
Yes. Some artists run a second campaign after their first release. Others put the extra from an overperforming campaign toward more songs.
Start your release

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Answer a few quick questions and you'll start your list right away.

I take on 10 FanFund artists a month.