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# A Beginners Guide To The True Cost Of Streaming Music [INFOGRAPHIC]
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/a-beginners-guide-to-the-true-cost-of-streaming-music-infographic/
- Published: 2015-10-01T14:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2015-10-01T14:00:00.000Z
- Description: If you follow the music industry press, it would be easy to decide that knowing what streaming music costs and what streaming music pays is a constantly moving target. While that's. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2015/10/a-beginners-guide-to-the-true-cost-of-streaming-music-infogr
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Business, Streaming, Apple Inc., Cary Sherman, Compact disc, iTunes, Music download, music industry, Recording Industry Association of America, Revenue, Spotify, Streaming media, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:28

[![Money](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c7d48657970b-150wi "Money")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c7d48657970b-popup?ref=hypebot.com)If you follow the music industry press, it would be easy to decide that **knowing what streaming music costs and what streaming music pays is a constantly moving target.** While that's sometimes true, it is equally the case that there are **constants and simple formulas** to help you keep score.

While a bit simplistic, this infographic from [Money Tips](http://www.moneytips.com/?ref=hypebot.com) provides a strong beginners guide.

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