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