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Royalties & Publishing

How music royalties work, PROs, publishing deals, and collecting your money.

11 articles
How music royalties work
mechanical, performance, and sync.
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Music streaming royalties explained
Spotify, Apple, and more.
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Music publishing explained
what it is and why it matters.
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Music publishing deals
types, terms, and what to watch for.
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Negotiating a publishing deal
what to ask for and what to avoid.
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ASCAP vs BMI
which PRO should you join.
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Registering your music
PROs, copyright, and publishing.
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Copyrighting your music
what's protected and how to register.
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Work for hire in music
what it means and when to use it.
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Beat licensing explained
exclusive, non-exclusive, and lease types.
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Music metadata
ISRC, ISWC, and why accurate data matters.
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