Everything you need to know about using HearIt.
The Music and Auctions page lists all shared music and active auctions. You don't need an account to browse or listen.
At the top of the page you'll find filter buttons for Genres (Rock, Country, R&B, Jazz, Historical, and more). Selected filters light up with a gold border. Combine multiple genres to narrow results.
The search box finds songs by keyword across titles, descriptions, and artist names. You can combine search with genre filters. Leave everything blank and click Search to view all music. Click Clear to reset.
Each card shows a thumbnail, title, artist name, and a gold note symbol if audio is available - hover to preview. Shared music displays "Promotional Music Share" or "Historical American Music." Auction listings display the rights percentage and starting price with a live countdown timer.
The Jukebox is a free listening experience - browse and play full-length tracks from HearIt artists. No account needed. You can share individual songs with friends using the share link on each track.
Joining HearIt is free and takes about 30 seconds.
Once signed up, you can share music, bid on auctions, build your artist page, and connect with other artists.
Once logged in, click My Page in the navigation bar to access your member page.
Upload profile images in any size - they'll be automatically resized. You can crop before uploading or upload as-is. Multiple images are supported; select which one is active.
Your member page shows your shared music, active bids, auction listings, and any escrow transactions.
The simplest way to get your music on HearIt - no auction, no price, just share it with the world.
Shared music appears in the browse page, the Jukebox, and on your artist profile. Fans can discover your music and contact you directly through HearIt.
When you're ready to sell fractional rights to your music, create an auction listing.
Upload up to 4 images in any size - they'll be resized automatically. The first image becomes the thumbnail on browse pages. Upload your full MP3 and an optional MP4 video.
When you buy music rights on HearIt, you're acquiring a real ownership stake in a piece of music.
For a comprehensive explanation, see the full Rights Explained page.
HearIt uses a patented bidding algorithm designed to level the playing field for all participants.
Your raw bid amount is adjusted by a multiplier based on factors like your bidding history and account age. This "effective bid" determines ranking. The system gives newer and smaller bidders a fair shot against established ones.
A bid placed within the final 60 seconds of an auction extends the end time by 60 seconds, giving all bidders a fair chance to respond.
When the countdown reaches zero, the auction closes automatically. The highest effective bid wins. Both buyer and seller are notified with next steps.
When an auction is settled as successful, HearIt creates an escrow transaction to protect both parties.
You'll receive an email with a secure payment link. Pay by credit or debit card through Stripe. You can track the escrow status anytime from your member page.
Your email will include a payout breakdown: the winning bid amount, the 10% HearIt platform fee, and your net payout. Once payment is verified, you'll be notified to begin the rights transfer.
Every song page and artist profile includes a Contact Artist form. Send a message to any artist directly through HearIt - your email stays private and isn't shared with the artist unless you include it in your message.
Artists receive your message by email and can respond directly. HearIt facilitates the connection while keeping both parties' information protected.
No. Anyone can browse music, view song details, listen on the Jukebox, and explore artist profiles without an account. You only need an account to share music, bid on auctions, or contact artists.
Sharing music is free and simple - upload your song and it's live for anyone to discover. An auction is for selling fractional ownership rights to your music, with a set price, timeline, and bidding process.
Music rights represent ownership in an original piece of music. When you purchase a percentage of rights through HearIt, you acquire a proportional ownership stake that entitles you to a matching share of royalties and revenue. See the full Rights Explained page for details.
The percentage indicates what portion of the rights is being offered. For example, "25% rights" means the seller is auctioning a quarter ownership stake in that piece of music.
HearIt charges a 10% fee on successful auction sales. This is deducted from the winning bid before the seller payout is calculated. Sharing music is free.
Any size works - images are automatically resized. You can crop before uploading or upload as-is.
If the highest bid doesn't meet the seller's reserve price, the auction settles as "Reserve Not Met" and no sale takes place.