How Songwriters Make Money

What Is a Music Supervisor and How Can They Hel...

A music supervisor is a professional who selects, licenses, and places music in visual media such as films, TV shows, commercials, video games, and trailers. They act as gatekeepers and...

What Is a Music Supervisor and How Can They Hel...

A music supervisor is a professional who selects, licenses, and places music in visual media such as films, TV shows, commercials, video games, and trailers. They act as gatekeepers and...

How Do Sync Licenses Work and How Do Songwriter...

A sync license (synchronization license) is the permission needed to use a songwriter’s composition in timed relation with visual media—like TV shows, films, commercials, video games, or YouTube videos. Songwriters...

How Do Sync Licenses Work and How Do Songwriter...

A sync license (synchronization license) is the permission needed to use a songwriter’s composition in timed relation with visual media—like TV shows, films, commercials, video games, or YouTube videos. Songwriters...

What Is a Sub-Publisher and How Do They Help Co...

A sub-publisher is a local publishing company in a foreign territory that works on behalf of your main publisher or publishing administrator to register, collect, and distribute royalties in that...

What Is a Sub-Publisher and How Do They Help Co...

A sub-publisher is a local publishing company in a foreign territory that works on behalf of your main publisher or publishing administrator to register, collect, and distribute royalties in that...

Can I Collect Global Royalties Without a Publis...

Collecting global royalties without a publisher is very difficult because most countries require songwriters to have a publisher or publishing administrator to register and collect mechanical and performance royalties on...

Can I Collect Global Royalties Without a Publis...

Collecting global royalties without a publisher is very difficult because most countries require songwriters to have a publisher or publishing administrator to register and collect mechanical and performance royalties on...

What Is a Publishing Administrator and Do I Nee...

A publishing administrator (admin publisher) is a company that helps songwriters register their songs, collect global royalties, and manage licensing—without taking ownership of the songs. They’re essential for independent artists...

What Is a Publishing Administrator and Do I Nee...

A publishing administrator (admin publisher) is a company that helps songwriters register their songs, collect global royalties, and manage licensing—without taking ownership of the songs. They’re essential for independent artists...

What Happens If I Don’t Register My Songs With ...

If you don’t register your songs with the correct royalty organizations (like PROs, The MLC, or SoundExchange), your songs can still generate money—but you won’t get paid. In many cases, your...

What Happens If I Don’t Register My Songs With ...

If you don’t register your songs with the correct royalty organizations (like PROs, The MLC, or SoundExchange), your songs can still generate money—but you won’t get paid. In many cases, your...