How Backers are protected
14-day review per milestone
When proof is posted, each Backer has 14 days to review the proof, ask for more info, and decide whether to keep supporting your next milestone.
0% commission — direct gifts, nothing taken
Backers pay exactly what they choose directly through your payment methods. cohero takes 0% commission on backings, so you keep what is sent. Any refunds or disputes are handled directly between you, the Backer and your payment provider.
Gifts, not shares
Backings are gifts. No shares, equity, interest or repayment, and Dreamers keep full ownership. Nothing on cohero is an investment or a loan.
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Before you back
Read the story and the milestones. Check that the amounts add up and that each step has something concrete to prove. If anything is unclear, ask in chat first.
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While the dream runs
You can support a dream milestone by milestone. When proof is posted, you are notified and can review it, ask questions, and decide whether to send the next payment. You can back anonymously.
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If something goes wrong
Because you pay directly and can give milestone by milestone, you remain in control and never have to fund unproven steps. You can report a dream or block a user at any time.
Example milestone plan
An example plan for a debut album dream with a goal of €11,000. Backers pay you directly, funding the goal all at once or milestone by milestone as you post proof for each step.
Milestone 1
€1,650 · 15%
Finish songs and demos
Post the planned track list, demo excerpts and rehearsal notes showing song arrangements ready for studio recording.
Milestone 2
€4,400 · 40%
Record the album sessions
Share session photographs, recording logs and selected raw takes that demonstrate the planned performances are captured.
Milestone 3
€3,300 · 30%
Mix and master tracks
Post before-and-after mix excerpts, a mastering completion note and a track checklist showing the audio is finished.
Milestone 4
€1,650 · 15%
Prepare the album release
Share cover files, checked track metadata and delivery confirmations with private account information hidden.
Risks to plan for
- R1
Arrangements stay unsettled
Changing song structures in the studio can consume booked recording time. Approve demos before sessions and include a focused rehearsal allowance in the first milestone rather than open-ended studio days.
- R2
Vocal sessions need repeats
Fatigue or an unsuitable recording setup can make vocals harder to capture. Spread demanding sessions across the schedule and reserve a limited pickup session within the recording budget.
- R3
Mix revisions expand
Unclear references can lead to repeated mix changes. Agree a sound direction using one test track and budget a defined revision round before sending the complete album for mastering.
Questions and answers
Can my debut album include songs I have already recorded?
Yes. Identify which tracks are complete and which still need recording, mixing or mastering. Base the goal on the remaining work and show existing audio samples so Backers can distinguish earlier progress from funded milestones.
Should mastering be a separate milestone from recording?
It helps to separate captured performances from finished audio because they demonstrate different work. Group mixing and mastering in a later milestone, with comparison excerpts and a completed track list as the evidence.
Can I see how my money was used?
Yes. Each milestone shows the Dreamer's proof and confirmed support. You stay in control by choosing to send direct payments only for milestones you have personally reviewed.
Budget example
A typical cost split for a debut album dream in Milan, shown in EUR. Backers pay you directly using your accepted payment methods.
Example goal
€11,000
- Studio and engineering€3,850 · 35%
- Musicians and arrangements€2,750 · 25%
- Mixing and mastering€2,750 · 25%
- Artwork and delivery€1,650 · 15%
What you receive
- Backers give
- €11,000
- 0% platform commission
- −€1,650
- You receive
- €9,350
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