2019 is well upon us. Here’s a payment schedule for most of the PROs you’re likely to be associated with in the US, and info about how payments are made.
Tag: royalties
Why and How to Copyright Your Original Music
In this climate of increasing lawsuits, protecting your intellectual musical property is becoming an essential tool in the songwriter’s toolkit. Learn more.
Loans for Songwriters: From Hassles to Handshakes
Since the housing bubble burst in 2008, banks are skittish about lending money to nontraditional earners like songwriters, here’s how you can beat them.
Know Your Rights: A Simple Guide to Digital Royalties
We asked our friends over at TuneCore to write up a simple guide to digital royalties, so musicians can start collecting the royalties they’re due.
Songwriters: Here’s a Tax Loophole Just for You…
It’s tax season again. You songwriters can benefit from this trick when you file this year to save a bit of money and make your life easier.
Streaming for Musicians: The Data That Matters Most
Sure, watching your play count and “likes” totals go up feels good, but how do you analyze how and why they went up so you can create meaningful progress?
Uncommon Ways Your Song Can Make You Money
Think outside the box and let your songwriting generate a bit of extra side money! Here are some potential revenue sources you may not have thought of yet.
Producers Are the New Songwriters
Producers today make as many compositional decisions as entire songwriting teams of yore. How does this affect publishing? Hint: it could use a rethink.
The Truth About Advances
Advances for musicians to get a leg up on their projects with external support may seem tempting but they almost always come with strings attached.
What Is a Personal Publishing Entity?
What’s the difference between a writer’s share and a publisher’s share, and why is it important to control your own publishing rights? Find out here.