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songwriters co-writing: split shares in a song

How Bands and Co-Writers Divide Percentage Shares in a Song

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 Bobby Borg

What does copyright law say about your rights when an original idea is formed between two or more people? Here’s how some co-writers divide percentage shares in a song. Read the post.

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Mechanical royalty rates are going up… Or are they?

June 1, 2022June 29, 2022 Tony van Veen

The Copyright Royalty Board announced plans to increase the mechanical royalty rates for product sales, which is great for songwriters. But will streaming rates do the same? Read the post.

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How to get on video and video streaming shows

April 7, 2022May 23, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Video and video streaming creates more options to get your music videos played than ever before. Make video content and open these opportunities for your music. Read the post.

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The MLC’s $424 million royalty distribution conundrum

March 23, 2022June 21, 2022 Tony van Veen

The music industry has long had a royalty distribution problem, AKA the infamous “black box,” which represents hundreds of millions in mechanical royalties collected on behalf of publishers and songwriters who have not been paid because they cannot be tracked down. Read the post.

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How to get your music played on television

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Television is more within reach than most people are aware, especially with shows in local markets. Once you get coverage, you can use it to open more doors and opportunities. Read the post.

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How to make more money from your studio recordings

August 3, 2021August 31, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

In part three of our series on making money with your songwriting and recording, we explore ideas to restructure how you record music so you can make more money from the recording process. Read the post.

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How to make money from your DAW, stems, and more: Recording studio income A–Z

July 13, 2021August 31, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

In part two of our series on maximizing your recording studio income, we focus on the raw sounds you’ve created and how you can monetize them. Read the post.

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Making money from songwriting

June 17, 2021October 26, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

The final track you release to the public is just the start when it comes to making money with songwriting. Read on for ideas to tap additional revenue streams, generate greater publicity, and protect your music. Read the post.

song split sheet

Creating song split sheets in 10 easy steps

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 Bobby Borg

Musician, author, educator, and music industry consultant Bobby Borg lays out the process of creating a simple, functional song split sheet. Read the post.

indie artist

You’re an indie artist — do you need legal protection?

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 Tony van Veen

When music becomes more than just a pastime and you set out to write, play, and release music, it’s time to consider steps you should take to protect yourself. Read the post.

NFT

Can You Sell Your Music as an NFT?

April 14, 2021October 3, 2022 Tony van Veen

What the heck is an NFT? And is there any money to be made as an independent artist selling your music as one? Read the post.

monetize your music

How to monetize your music on YouTube

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 Tony van Veen

In my fourth video about YouTube and your music, I explain how to monetize your music on YouTube, because I know way too many artists are missing out on this revenue. Read the post.

Mechanical Licensing Collective

New music royalties: The Mechanical Licensing Collective and what it means for you

March 2, 2021March 3, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

The new Mechanical Licensing Collective collects digital audio mechanical royalties from download and streaming services. Learn about the collective and see if you qualify to sign up so you can receive these new music royalties. Read the post.

money with your music

10 posts to help you make more money with your music

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

As 2021 approaches, we’re sharing the Top 10 articles of 2020 that Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan, AKA the “Music Money Guys,” contributed with a focus on making money with your music. Read the post.

publishing split

When should a producer get a publishing split?

November 30, 2020March 10, 2022 Tony van Veen

While a producer may get points on your sound recording, is he or she entitled to a share of the composition (songwriting) royalties? It depends on how they’ve contributed. Read the post.

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