Music Biz: Start Here!

If you’re looking to learn more about the music business and how to succeed as a composer or songwriter, you’ve come to the right place!

Making money from your music involves an understanding of copyright, the various forms of licensing, the performing rights organizations, and more

Below is a list of articles I’ve written that will teach you more about each subject.

Try to read them in the order I’ve listed them here, as it will all make more sense this way.

Music Business 101: How to Copyright Your Music (For Composers & Songwriters)

Music Business 101: Making Money In Music Through Music Licensing

Music Publishing And Licensing 101: Sync And Master Use Licenses

Music Publishing And Licensing 101: Mechanical Licenses

Making Money In Music: Performance Royalties And ASCAP, BMI and SESAC