The Independent Artist’s Royalty Guide: Get Paid from Your Music

You made the music. Now make sure you get paid for it.For independent artists, releasing a song is only the beginning. Between BMI, ASCAP, SoundExchange, publishing, streaming royalties, mechanical royalties, distributors, split sheets, licensing, and metadata, it is easy to miss money simply because no one explained how the system works.The Independent Artist's Royalty Guide: Get Paid from Your Music breaks the business down in clear, straightforward language.Inside, you'll learn how to: - Understand the different types of music royalties- Know the difference between BMI, ASCAP, and SoundExchange- Understand performance, mechanical, publishing, and digital royalties- Register your music properly- Protect your publishing and master rights- Understand ISRC codes, metadata, and split sheets- Recognize royalties you may be missing- Understand producer and beat licensing agreements- Prepare your music for sync licensing opportunities- Avoid common contract and ownership mistakes- Build a catalog that can generate long-term valueWhether you're a rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, beatmaker, or independent music entrepreneur, this book will help you understand where your music money comes from-and where it may be getting lost.You don't need to become a music attorney to understand your business.You need to know what you own, who collects what, and where your money goes.Create the music. Understand the business. Collect what you've earned.