How Songwriters Make Money

What is SESAC?

SESAC is one of the three major U.S. Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) that collect and distribute performance royalties to songwriters and publishers when their songs are publicly performed.

What is SESAC?

SESAC is one of the three major U.S. Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) that collect and distribute performance royalties to songwriters and publishers when their songs are publicly performed.

What is SoundExchange?

SoundExchange is a nonprofit organization that collects and distributes digital performance royalties for the owners of sound recordings when their music is played on non-interactive digital platforms like Pandora, SiriusXM,...

What is SoundExchange?

SoundExchange is a nonprofit organization that collects and distributes digital performance royalties for the owners of sound recordings when their music is played on non-interactive digital platforms like Pandora, SiriusXM,...

How Do I Protect My Songs and Still Get Paid?

Protect your songs by copyrighting and registering them properly, then register with collection agencies so you get paid when your music is used.

How Do I Protect My Songs and Still Get Paid?

Protect your songs by copyrighting and registering them properly, then register with collection agencies so you get paid when your music is used.

Do You Need a Publisher to Make Money as a Song...

No—you don’t need a publisher to make money as a songwriter. However, a good publisher can help you earn more, collect royalties more efficiently, and get your songs placed faster.

Do You Need a Publisher to Make Money as a Song...

No—you don’t need a publisher to make money as a songwriter. However, a good publisher can help you earn more, collect royalties more efficiently, and get your songs placed faster.

How Long Does It Take to Make Money From Songwr...

It can take anywhere from 6 months to several years to make consistent money from songwriting. Most writers spend 2–5 years building their catalog, relationships, and royalty pipelines before seeing...

How Long Does It Take to Make Money From Songwr...

It can take anywhere from 6 months to several years to make consistent money from songwriting. Most writers spend 2–5 years building their catalog, relationships, and royalty pipelines before seeing...

What’s the Difference Between a Songwriter and ...

A songwriter creates the music and/or lyrics of a song. An artist performs, records, and publicly releases songs. Sometimes they're the same person, but not always.

What’s the Difference Between a Songwriter and ...

A songwriter creates the music and/or lyrics of a song. An artist performs, records, and publicly releases songs. Sometimes they're the same person, but not always.