Music Distribution vs Music Publishing Administration
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- Questions concerning Music Distribution vs Music Publishing Administration comes up often. The question most asked is, “What’s the difference between music distribution and music publishing administration”? Which distributor should I choose? Do I need SoundExchange if I have Distrokid? Do I need SoundExchange if I'm a member of ASCAP? What is Songtrust? You will learn the differences in this video!
Artists and songwriters often get confused thinking, because they have music distribution, they don't need to register with a PRO, or they confuse music publishing administration and distribution by thinking they don't need SoundExchange. So in today’s video, I will answer these questions and more! Click to watch now!
UPDATE: Since the MLC opened its doors, the MLC now collects your mechanical royalties that Harry Fox and Music Reports used to collect from The DSPs. Music Reports and the Harry Fox Agency still collect mechanical royalties from companies that did not opt into the blanket license with the MLC. Harry Fox no longer offers free registrations. You must become a member to join. They also collect your mechanicals internationally.
UPDATE: CDBaby has closed its Pro division and has implemented CDB Boost in its place. Collecting from the MLC, SoundExchange, and Sync royalties.
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It is my hope that this video will clear any confusion concerning what to do when signing up for digital distribution. Let me know if it is helpful to you. God bless!
Good Day, Ms. Watkins.
While registering a song title on Nielson/SoundScan,
upon entering the UPC #, I only have 13 digit numbers,
not 12, which is what Nielson/SoundScan requires.
Should I remove the last digit ( the 13th number)?
PS> when i do remove the 13th number, it does go through but,
I just want to be certain that it's my unique UPC # & not someone else's.
@@Music_Safe_Drug just remove the first digit which should be a zero "0". Don't remove the last digit. Just the first one.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
the 1st digit is a 5 and the last is a four.
@@Music_Safe_Drugwhere are you from? Send me your UPC # so I can look at it.
Music Safe Drug now I see. On the CODE TYPE where you "Add New UPC/EAN Code, select EAN from the dropdown instead of UPC and put in all 13 numbers. You should be good to go. Let me know how it goes.
Your content is always clear and extremely helpful. Thank you!!
Thank you! You’re welcome🤗
I really enjoyed and learned a lot from this video. I’ve been searching for this type of info for a while and for some reason I’m just find it. Thank you so much!
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This is the best music breakdown I have ever heard.. thank you ma'am.. this was so helpful..
Oh wow! You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
I found this to be a very good informational segment. I noticed you did the one correction I was going to mention regarding Distributors "do Not collecting performance royalties for sound recordings" but you got that!! Can't tell you how many times I tell other artists/musicians/producers to learn these aspects of the business, it's your money and business, sometimes you need to hire a professional (YOU) to help navigate through it. Great presentation!
Thank you so much. I’ve been trying really hard to help educate and empower those who need it! I’m glad you’re doing the same. God bless you!
Quick, simple and to the point, thank you.
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Thank you for making these videos.
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Thank you for making this so clear! No fluff is always appreciated :)
You’re so welcome! Thank you for watching!
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasyyou’re a wonderful resource 👏🏻👏🏻 watching a lot of your videos to fill in some gaps I have. Cheers for the quality content.
You are most helpful my grace🌹
Music Safe Drug you’re welcome🤗
Such valuable information! This is the best video I've seen on this subject. Thank you so much!
You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy I may be slow to comprehend but you advised that registration with BMI covers publishing administrator and PRO.
@@seethisclip27 not quite. Publishing Administration does all of the registrations for you including BMI.
Wonderful video! I was researching similar topics, got confused, and now got the answer here!😂
Thank you! So happy it helped!
thank you so much for the info! this helped a lot
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Thanks so much for this info!
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i'm an instant fan; You tutorial is fantastic... The best ever...
Thank you so much!
Excellent video! I am concerned about it's age. Has the information changed much? Do you have an updated video, or do have plans for one? Thanks, very informative video!
Thank you! The info is still valid. CDBaby ended their Pro division and implement CDB Boost in its place.
Thank you! Great presentation! I learned a lot!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thank you finally someone made it simple!!!💜
You’re so welcome! Glad it helped 🤗
Where does the Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies or AARC fit into all this? It’s on your checklist of things to do before releasing a song.
Bstar’s World those are royalties that affect the Artist/Label for sound recordings. That’s different from publishing or songwriter royalties. If you would like to participate in those royalties as an Artist or as a master rights owner then you should join to get potential royalties from them. Also, if you didn’t opt in to collect them through your PRO.
What a simple way to put it, thank you very much!
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Thanks for this very informative info.
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I love what you are all about. I have been a singer song writer for years. Once I've found God. He showed me you with my special ears. I'm so thankful. You sound and look like the open door I've been praying for all my life. May God bless you.
You’re so sweet. Thank you. Keep trusting and depending on the Almighty. He is our strength and shield! 🙌🏾
Great job and delivery.
Thank you!
Thank you so much. This was explained thoroughly.
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This was needed! Thank you
Lola Ladae you’re welcome!
Extremely helpful overview and simple explanation of a very complex industry. Thank you very much. Do you offer any hourly mentoring or consulting services?
Thank you so much! Yes, I do. Send me your email address, and I'll let you know when I'm scheduling new consults, or how to when you're ready.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Great! Prerollproductions@gmail.com
very concise and informative. you earned a subscriber
96towhenever I’m both humbled and honored...
Wow! Thanks for all this!
@@sweetteastrawberry9563 you’re so welcome! Thanks for watching!
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy I felt really lost on this issue because I heard some scary reviews about CD Baby and I am halfway signed up with them. So I saw your videos recommended when I was doing some research because I am very new to all this and really confused like going to the North pole from the Amazon rainforest in one minute! I felt peace about clicking on your video. I felt it would really help me and it did! And then on top of it you're a Christian? HalleluYah! God is so awesome!!! I feel like He sent your video to help me. Thank you for not being afraid to show your Faith and for letting God use you! ❤
@@sweetteastrawberry9563 thank you for your very kind words! I sincerely appreciate that. Nothing to fear, you’re just learning so continue to learn! Be sure to read the description update as well. CD Baby no longer has the administrative division.
Thanks u have a lovely voice
How very thoughtful of you! Thank you so much! You’re welcome!
Great video. Thank you!!
You’re welcome!
your videos are so helpful !!! I have a question : My distributor is Distrokiid. As a Public admin , I have been considering Songtrust but I'm having trouble with the IPI number. I promise I am putting in all the correct information and its still saying otherwise. My plan of action may be to try Tunecore publishing as a PA???? also, I'm in the process of harry fox . As a composer I'm confused when I get to Songfile. I am SO Sorry for this loaded essay I just typed but you are the only source that breaks things down so clearly ! I really appreciate you !
I gave you your number under your last response. You only need one publishing admin, choose one. They do the same thing except their fees and the details lie in their terms of agreement. You’ll need to read to decide which one is the best one for you. Songtrust or HFA not both.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy thank you! I called and had BMI help me. It was something wrong in their end. I’m with Songtrust now as my Publish admin company thank you .
Thank you so much, really informative and useful
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Great explanation
Thank you!
Useful....very useful
Thank you!
Hey how are you I hope all is well and your video has been very helpful as well too but I want that actual question what do I have to do have my own distribution company
You explained this very well. 5/5/21
Thank you so much!
great video once again so let's say I have Distrokid BMI writers/publishers account who can I sign up with in the US that will allow me to collect my own royalties for publishing administration
Chris Johnson you also need to sign up with SoundExchange, HFA, and Music Reports. I have videos on those as well.
Great content too,
Thank you so much!
Thanks 🙏🏽❤️
You’re welcome!
Wonderful video! One question, What about the sync license, who will provide that to the consumers?
The Music Publisher or Publishing Administrator usually takes care of handling licensing...
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy thank you 💖
@@anujmuzik you’re welcome!
Thank you so much for this. However, i have just one question. At the latter part of this video, you stated in the recap that distributors are able to collect both performance and mechanical royalties. I thought distributors were restricted to collected just mechanical royalties, and then performance royalties are collected by publishing admin companies who licensed the songs to business who used them.
You are absolutely correct! I made a mistake!. I will leave an update in the description for the error! Thanks for letting me know about it!
The Music Business Made Easy Thank you for your response, and you’re welcome. 😊
Thank you!
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This very is legendary but one thing I need to understand so when you sign up with a good publishing company are your chances of getting your music played in stores restaurants etc boosted ?? Example I saw my ARTISTE alkaline had a song and in the description Sony ATV or something like that was the publisher I think it was impel,Sony ATV publishing,Warner chapell etc.....
Yes, your chances are better if you have a publishing deal... publishers actively work to license your songs. Watch the videos I have on the Music Publisher (the types/what they do etc.)
Hi thank you for the great explanation. I wants to know think if i already sign with APRA AMCOS as a Publisher, so i need a another publishing administrator (Eg : Songtrust) tool to collect my global publishing royalties? or APRA AMCOS is enough to collect the royalties for me & my writers?
Your publisher may already be collecting globally for you. If so, you should be good to go, but you need to check with them. Also check with your equivalent of soundexchange in your area for your digital performance royalties.
What are the options on Publishing Administrators? A list of them.
They were actually listed in the video. Thanks for watching.
You are a blessing! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Do you have a patreon account?
Thank you so much! You’re welcome! No, I don’t have a patreon account; instead, I offer the music monetization course at musicbusinessmadeeasy.com/coaching
Hello Ms. Watkins. I'm not sure if i got this right. So Administrator Publishing Companies only collect Royalties on the Musical Composition, and not on the Sound Recording?
That is correct.
Thanks!
Abad Nego you’re welcome!
Let me just say that your content is really good. I really like the professional presentation voice; it reminds me of a well respected instructor I had in the past.
In a future video, could you possibly create a flow chart for independent artists?
Example:
Step 1: Create/record a song.
Step 2: Signup with BMI or ASCAP. as an artist
Step 3: Choose a publishing company or start your own for $200 with BMI (3 year contract).
Step 4: Signup with a distribution company.
Step 5: Register/copyright work.
However, I am certain the steps I listed above are in the incorrect order.
Minute Coding thank you! I have that already. Download my free checklist!
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Understood, I will look for it on your channel.
@@ZeParagon you'll find the link in the description!
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Thank you I downloaded the checklist and reviewed it.
Feedback for step #6: As a person with some knowledge of the music industry I know that I am mainly locked between choosing BMI and ASCAP as a PRO (unless I am invited to joining a different PRO as you stated in the checklist).
Possible improvement for step #6: In the checklist, maybe if a hyperlink that tied to the different PRO websites was included in the checklist (i.e. step # 6 would have BMI and ASCAP hyperlinked to their respective websites).
Feedback for step #18: I know there are several music distribution companies, that's why this step didn't list any. However, I would like to see your picks for possible music distribution companies.
Possible improvement for step #18: Include some examples (e.g. Distrokid, OneRPM, CDBaby, etc,; however I understand if they are omitted to not show favoritism/endorsement towards a company.
General feedback: If some of these topics were hyperlinked to some of your videos, that would be even better!
@@ZeParagonthank you for your very valuable input! I like it, however, the idea of a checklist is exactly that. A list! Smile...
This great info thx
You're welcome!
Does HFA collect the the mechanical royalty payment from the sales/stream of the sound recording ? If not, then where is the mechanical generated from? Thanks in advance.
No they used to collect from the sales stream of the underlying song, not the recorded version of the song (distributor collects those). Now the MLC collects from the streams from the song. Watch my two videos on the MLC to get caught up.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Thank you! I will do! Your videos are extremely comprehensive.
@@kenyanpenceal484 awww thank you. I appreciate you watching!
Bienvenida a Spanish speaking recording artist my music is evidently played abroad more so than it is here in the US. Which distributor would suit me better?
You would need to search which countries the distributors serve to better know which would serve you better. Most serve many countries, but to know exactly which ones, that info I do not have.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy makes perfect sense, you are so great. I very much appreciate your response. 🙏🏼 thank youu
@@pedropeguero84 awwww thank you. You’re welcome!
Hi thanks for this! So am I correct to say, you distribute, then sign up to a publishing admin. The publishing admin registers your works with BMI/ASCAP PRO etc. This way you get the performance royalties etc? As in, once you go to a Distributor, you don't need to sign up to a PRO? (In other words It's done at publishing stage?) Thanks!
You need to sign up to a PRO before you distribute. Once you know your release date the admin can then begin doing your song registrations.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy thank you for your help!
@@Adrian-wh2ts you’re welcome!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have a question for clarification.
Can my song be registered with, BMI, Tunecore Publishing Administration and Sound Exchange without cause conflicts? Or do I have to decide on one between Tune Core Pub. Admin and Sound Exchange?
You’re welcome.Tunecore Publishing Administration will register for you at BMI. No conflict with SoundExchange. They collect different royalties.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy thanks for the clarification, it's all appreciated
@@donnmodeste you’re welcome!🤗
Can you please explain how royalty free music works, if you choose to use the music. Thanks!
Are you speaking in terms of using the music as music for release? If you are wanting to use the music for commercial use, you have to make sure the terms state that it can be used that way. I would have to know the scope of what you're asking. Can you be a little more specific? This question can be interpreted in too many ways, and I don't want to assume what you're saying. Thanks for reaching out and for watching!
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy I was referring to producers who use vocal packs for dance music manly. Are they allowed to collect royalties as long as the music arrangements and production is original? Thanks again for taking the time to read the request.
@@gymmiethedreameryou're welcome! Yes if the licenses that come with those vocal packs states that they can be used for "commercial" purposes. If not, you'll have to get a license from them in order to do so!
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@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy do you have videos on publishing deals like admin deals or co pub deals?
@@gottech5601 1. Understanding the Music Publisher - ua-cam.com/video/FMwSmmRUfrc/v-deo.html
2. Different Types of Publishing Deals - ua-cam.com/video/52RxnSqkclQ/v-deo.html
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@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy thank you so much if I have anymore questions I'll definitely reach out keep doing your thing
Regarding: CDBaby pro account. I’ve been using CDBaby for over 20 years for distribution with the basic account only. I felt uncomfortable about signing up for the pro account because in the details of the contract it talks about CDBaby having access to my BMI account. With my limited knowledge and experience with these things I felt I should get more information before I signed up for the pro account even though on the surface it sounds like a great idea. Giving another company access to my BMI account feels uncomfortable even though it may be totally necessary.
The pro account means they would act as your publishing administrator and they would do ALL of your song registrations for you at BMI and other accounts on your behalf.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy The part I’m still stuck on is allowing CDBaby access to my BMI account. Maybe that access is a necessary component of the the CDBaby Pro account or working with any publishing administrator. Maybe I’m being paranoid and overly cautious based on not having a comprehensive understanding of how the publishing administration system works.
I also wonder if I can work with a publishing administrator on certain songs or a limited collection of songs only.
I really appreciate the information you are giving and welcome any comments about what I have explained.
Thank you and all the best.
@@robinbongos they won’t go into your account. They will register through their account for you on your behalf. You can allot whatever songs you want them to administer for you. Just don’t get confused and double administer. Make sure the contract reads accordingly.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Thank you very much for your clarification. I'm looking forward to learning more from your videos. Big thanks.
@@robinbongos you’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
What if you had songs released without any paper work in the past? And you wish to track the Royalties?
If the songs were properly registered, you still should see royalties for the work if enough streams, downloads etcetera generated any. If not, watch this video, to learn where to go to see if you're owed royalties:
ua-cam.com/video/GZpl06TYpKM/v-deo.html
Hi Mariea. As an all-around music artist and entrepreneur, I subscribe to your channel and find it highly informative. Thank you. I’ve been doing music for more than 15 years and even though I’m independent, I do have a music publishing company. I was wondering if you think it’s still beneficial to sign up with a Publishing Admin like Songtrust if I’m able to register my own works w/ ASCAP, Harry Fox, SoundExchange, Music Reports, and AARC. As an independent music publisher, is there any other royalties that I’m missing out on that a music pub like Songtrust would be able to collect on my behalf? Thanks, Kim
If you sign up with Songtrust, all of the songs that you register in your account with them, they would take over all registrations to all of the accounts you mentioned, and they would collect international royalties for you. With HFA, you can collect your own international royalties, by opting into the Mint license inside of your account. Be sure to watch my videos on the MLC. I have two. You need to sign up for their email address immediately. It will make sense once you watch the videos.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Thank you. I watched your two videos and signed up for updates on the MLC site.
@@kimmelodiespage8598great!
I’m a singer, i just want to get beats made and produce by a collaborator, but wing and write my own lyrics how do i make sure everyone involved gets paid but the royalties go the right way and the rigjt people get copyrights to what they did
What if you want to be your own publishing administrator?
You are definitely able to do so… I highly recommend it. musicbusinessmadeeasy.com/coaching
Where can I find a list of where publishers register your songs? I only know MLC .
Get my free checklist…
I want to THANK YOU A LOT for this info... everything that I searched on different sites, here`s in jus one video.
I have a question:
If I join with ASCAP and I`m writer and publisher at the same time, then I will receive 100% of royalties right? I didn't understand this very well.
You're welcome. Yes, if you have both a writer and a publisher account set up with ASCAP, you register your songs with ASCAP, then you will receive all of the royalties for those songs unless you have an administrator. They will receive their share, then you the rest.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Woah! Its incredible all this stuff... I am like three persons in one body! 1. Writer 2. Publisher 3. Artist
Its incredibly important to have this in mind: " you are different persons in one body!" Haha.
Again, thanks.
For this video, I've been awared about this more clear!
@@mauriciomanino you're welcome! Yep, many things in one person! Smile... I would recommend you watch my video on Everything You Need to Know About Music Royalties! You will be enlightened again!
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Of course! I'll see all your videos!! :)
@@mauriciomanino awwww... thank you so much! I sincerely appreciate your support!
I'm an artist from Africa (Cameroun ) just starting . should i join us publishing companies such as BMI or look for those here?
Fydy Lucka look for your PRO in your country!
I am my own publishing administrator, but how would that affect my relationship with distro companies? Is there a list of platforms that you can upload directly to without a distributor?
It won't affect your distribution. Just choose a distributor, and not their administration arm. For instance, just choose Tunecore and NOT Tunecore Publishing, or CD Baby and NOT CD Baby Pro, and you will be alright and able to self administer your works.
what site or sites do you go to in order to become your own publishing administrator?
ChrisJohnsonTV you have to first set up your publishing company with ASCAP or BMI. If you have your writer account already set up then you need to set up your publishing company where your writer account is. Then you would do all of the song registrations yourself instead of the Publishing Administrator. ASCAP, or BMI, SoundExchange etc. get my free download .
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy got it ty
@@ChrisJohnsonTV1980 you're welcome!
I read that many distributors revoke content ID and withhold revenue if you use your own music in your own videos. No distributor discloses this anywhere prior to taking such action. Some distributors even encourage you to use your own song in your own videos and recommend you encourage others to use your songs to increase content ID revenue. I've only ever seen one screenshot of one distributor justifying the removal of content ID with enforcing "circumventing systems" rule. Can you point to distributors that actually tolerate musicians using their own songs in their videos?
Please send me your information on this.
how does this work with instrumentals?
The same!
Hi I have 2 questions. I have a Tunecore and Distrokid account. Can I use Distrokid to distribute my songs and maintain tunecore publishing?
Also I'm from the Caribbean so I am registered with a copyright company that is connected with ASCAP. Would there be a conflict to publish songs through tunecore publishing?
Thank you for watching the video. With an Admin publisher they will register for you at your PRO. I don’t know the terms of your agreement at the copyright company so I can’t say whether or not there will be a conflict. You can use distrokid and Tunecore Publishing if the terms of agreement state that you can. Any further questions please use this link: musicbusinessmadeeasy.com/ask
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Ok thank you very much
@@BabyCMuzic you’re welcome!
Hello, I would like to discuss a few more things around this topic. Do you do consultations?
Yes I do - musicbusinessmadeeasy.com/coaching
Hi thank u so much for your info... Are u looking for great music & music catalogs? I love writing but I hate soliciting my music for licensing... Need an administrator
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Would love to have an independent music administrator to rely on for this.. thank u again 🙏🏽
Do Publishing administrators upload your music for you to the distributor. If so will it show their names at the bottom like a record label? Or does the independent artist upload themselves and the publishing administration gets the data and collects that way?
No they don’t upload to your distributor, you do. Depending on who you choose for your administrator, you will also upload your data to them.
Thank you @@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
@@QueenofAfrosoul you’re welcome.
Please does BMI collect mechanical royalties too?
If yes, then do I need to register at Musicreort too? I have all my works registered with BMI
No, BMI does not collect mechanical royalties. Watch my two videos on the MLC. They collect the mechanicals.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy I have created MLC account but they are asking me to confirm the account before I can do their connect to collect.. I don't know how to go about it ..
Is my country too allowed? I'm from Ghana
@@mikrofonoriginalofficial just reach out to support they’ll help you get set up.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy thanks
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy thanks
Hello Ms. Watkins, When using TuneCore Publishing should TuneCore show as collecting 100% in my MLC (Music Licensing Collection) account even though in our agreement they are only to receive 15% of what they collect? Thank you in advance!
Yes, Publishing Administrators collect 100% and pay you according to their agreement with you.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Thank you so much for your speedy response: ) In this type of agreement should they also show as copyright owner for the duration or term of the agreement even if you are the copyright holder?
@@U2XProductions their agreement with you should show all the specifics, yes.
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@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Thank you very much for your help! You are the best and I fully support your page. One Love/Respect
@@U2XProductions you're welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words and support.
How do i start my own music publishing administration company?
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Question - Does a publishing administrator register your music with Soundexchange?
No. SoundExchange deals with sound recording royalties, not songwriter/publishing royalties. Record labels/master owners and featured Artists are the ones to register with SoundExchange to collect those.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Thank you.
@@TheWinterShadow you're welcome!
TuneCore gives you all for free, means they give you 100% but... when I read the terms it says they can do anything they want with the song, the writer will remain the owner of the copyright but they get to play the cards! Is that good or bad? Cause Im wondering what should I do nd I dont know... Can you help? thanks love your channel! Is the one I trust.
Hi Alan, I'm so sorry that I'm just seeing this. My notifications haven't been working lately. No distributor gives you all for free. You are paying something. If you use Tunecore as your publishing administrator, they will work to register your music and you give them license to publish etc. Now as far as "anything they want", I can't comment on that without seeing the language in context. There's a new distributor I'm using this time around named Songflowr. All you do is pay one fee for your single, EP or album and that's it. You get to keep 100% of your royalties if you're looking for a good distributor without all of the legalese.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy thanks ! But you should read the terms because they hide it all there. People don't read the terms of service anymore...
@@alansommer I wouldn't have recommended it if I hadn't read the terms. You're right, people don't read and they seem to not care about learning the business side of music. Have a great day!
Hello. I have two questions:
1. What happens if i lie and choose option that i have publisher (and i don’t) when realising a song? Do I collect any money in that way?
2. Can I choose to use publishing administration after realising a song ?
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@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Im really new in this, thats why Im asking…
@@igor.abramovic musicbusinessmadeeasy.com
@@igor.abramovic yes you can choose an administrator after releasing a song. You would need to give them the info for the song and they would submit a letter of director to all applicable organizations.
Hi! Say my producer and I are homies and we create a song and split everything down the middle (publishing & master). If I eventually become a UA-cam partner and my music video blows up and I get say $2,000 in Adsense money from views on that video, am I obligated to pay my producer $1000 based off our split? Or is UA-cam revenue from views/adsence, etc different than the royalties mentioned in your video? And if in fact I do owe money to my producer, does a PRO like ASCAP take care of that?
1. Yes you are responsible to pay him half of the Adsense money.
2. If the song was registered properly everywhere naming him as songwriter/publisher at PRO, the MLC etc. and master rights owner at SoundExchange at 50%, then he will get his proper share from everywhere else.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy got it. Thank you so much for clearing that up for me! Love your channel!
@@RonVelvet you’re welcome! Thank you for your support!
I am a member of a PRO. Do I need a publishing administrator?
If you prefer them to do your registrations and collect your money, then yes, sign up for one!
Hello again! This is also much informative, thanks! I have a question for you. As I have submitted my work for registration on BMI and it will take a while, in the meantime is it safe to distribute the music through my distributor beforehand licensing and will BMI scan for the due royalties? Thank you!
What do you mean beforehand licensing? Once you've registered your music with BMI, you can distribute your music.
Sorry for the last part .. I actually meant while the registration is in process. I think then I have to wait and after registration is complete I should ideally distribute, right?
@@Oghamyst you don't have to wait. Once you register your music, you can distribute it.
Okay! Thank you so much and cheers!
@@Oghamystyou're welcome!
How do I distribute my own music?
Choose a digital distributor, set up an account an upload your music for distribution. You’ll answer the questions they ask and follow the prompts. Distribute your music.
Hi im diverse songwriter looking getting my own publishing company do i get ad publisher
You can if you like or you can administer your own publishing.
Hello, I need help.
My goal is to get as much as my royalties as possible without putting all of my time into the business admin. part so I can still be creative and make music.
My plan is to get an LLC, affiliate it with a PRO as a songwriter and publisher. I also plan to copyright my music and get an EIN.
My question is: Do I sign up with SongTrust then hire a Distributor?
Or do I skip SongTrust and hire a Distributor with a Pro such as CD Baby Pro or TuneCore Publishing?
I do not want to do anything illegal but at the same time get my royalties and get help with administration.
Thanks!
It’s a personal choice on which Admin Publisher you want to use. So if you go with CD Baby and also CD Baby Pro or CD Baby and Songtrust etc you’ll be fine.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Thank you so much!!! I’m a huge fan of your UA-cam!
@@bodaciousmuzic6440 you’re welcome! So glad that I could help you! Thanks for watching!
Difference between Harry Fox Agency and Songtrust? Do I need to have both?
I answered this on the other post you ask the question on.
The Music Business Made Easy I see it. The answer helped me understand so much better. Thank you so much!
@@Lahloso718 Great! I'm glad...
Is this only for America?
Do you have an email for contact? It would be helpful to reach out because I am very new to all of this. I have quite a few questions relating to this video but also beyond this video as well. But for the sake of this video, I would like to ask a question. I am distributing music with Tunecore but I am in the process of registering my works with BMI. I am really confused on the publishing portion of when BMI is asking about publishing and percentage, but i dont have a publisher, I only distribute music with Tunecore. Do I leave that section blank?
If I were you, I would wait before releasing anymore music until you better learn how this works. It’s hard enough to make a return on music releases as it is. To not know how it works will only complicate matters.
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I'm only 16 yrs.old and I have so many upcoming tracks but I don't know what's the best way to upload my tracks? Do i need music publisher and record label? Or what? Thanks for advance ❤️
The Unwanted where do you want to upload your tracks to? Are you saying you want to release your music? If so, you need a digital distributor that will put your music on Spotify, iTunes, tidal etc. They will also put them on UA-cam if you like. Or you can put your own music on your UA-cam channel.
Yes I totally want to upload my tracks. And I'm the songwriter and the one who will record it, is it necessary to have a record deal?
@The Unwantedno no. You can release your own music easily. You'll need to choose a digital distributor such as CD Baby, Distrokid, Tunecore etc to release the music. If I were you, I would continue to watch as many videos as you can on this channel to learn as much as you can about the business first, so you'll know what to do! Study, perfect your craft, then start releasing your music!
Thanksss, i will subscribe for sure!
Hi. What if I want to administer my own publishing do I have to sign up with every mechanical right organization in every country? I'm already registered with harry fox in the usa and now the mlc
The MLC covers the US and you can use HFA to collect for you internationally!
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy but to my understanding the hfa only collects in the usa
@@cjfacey that was handed over to the MLC.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy i'm still trying to understand. I know it was handed over to the mlc. Is music reports handed over too? And did harry fox always collect mechanical royalties internationally?
@@cjfacey please watch my two videos on the MLC. Yes HFA has always collected internationally 🤗
Does the music distributor make u tube channel for us?
If you allow your distributor to upload your music to UA-cam, you will have a generic place on UA-cam, however, I always encourage each Artist to have their own Artist channel, personalized according to their brand and personality.
Thanks! I am going to make a album. only one song is complete (recoding and mastering)others are i completed the lyrics no budget to record and master it .now my plan is publish one song through tunecore or other distributors and eventually the money comes i can make other songs and add it on my album is that work and this is my first work
@@ananthakrshna9791 great! It’s alright to release a single. Do that and work it. Develop your fans and try to market and promote as much as you can on your social media. Then when you’re able, release another one! Keep going and follow your dreams!
Do you need both Music Reports and HFA or just one?
You need both. The digital service providers pay into both of those organizations. However, starting in Jan. the MLC will take over for those payments. Please watch both of the videos I did on the MLC it will update you.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy ok so does your publishing administration register you for both or does the artist have to do this themselves bc I saw in a video this can be a very tedious process and I want to get it right the first time to avoid unnecessary headaches
@@chrisjohnson6811 yes if you have an administrator they will do it for you. My class teaches how to do it all if you’re interested.
musicbusinessmadeeasy.com/music-monetization-course/
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy okay sounds great. I thought of another question can I have Distrokid and Tunecore as my Publisher Administration? The reason I asked bc initially I was going with Songtrust but I heard their interface is slow doesn't update regularly and charges additionally money after sign up whereas Tunecore is only a one time fee?
@@ChrisJohnsonTV1980 If Tunecore Publishing allows it. You would have to read the agreement. Some will allow you to use a different distributor.
how can I find services that can register my music with a p.r.o and copyright my music on my behalf this is not for me this for artist that may need assistance on registering there music I know how to do I just don't have time with my busy schedule I rather direct them to someone that can do it
I tell you in this very video who can register your songs. You can Google copyright registration services.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy thx for replying back what about if a artist need there registered still put copyright registration services and see if they provide those services as well?
@@gottech5601 I don’t understand your question at all. musicbusinessmadeeasy.com/coaching
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy my apologies I was saying how to find publishers that can register the artist music on there behalf getting there music register with bmi or ascap whichever the artist is signed up with and also get there music tagged as well
@@gottech5601 choose one of the music publishing administrators that I mentioned in the video
Social media verification?
Please rephrase your question. What are you asking?
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Do you do social media verification for Artist?
@@ShimulSingh01 no, I’m so sorry…. I don’t.
I have so many questions still :(
Awe you’ll get it... musicbusinessmadeeasy.com/coaching
You remind me of Anita Baker ♥
Oh wow!
Is it a way I can contact you faster i have a couple questions
Give me your email address.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy williamscalvin@gmail.com
So I want all my $$. I would assume that it’s safe to register my songs manually. I’m not that lazy lol
Yes it's safe!
I have a question 🙋🏾♂️
Ok…
How do I told you I had a bad experience with ditto well doesn't look like a movie and I get a refund of them I did a useless I found ditto support useless the communication between ditto and me there's nothing there everything is so slow what I want to know I check out ditto company how to states on the website publishing ministrations the thing you were talking about before about publishing things they want $69 a year in your opinion in your opinion do you think it'd be a good idea so you're connected up with music and business and and everything else in your video did mention ditto as a publishing ministration why
Try CDBaby or Tunecore
Nice one 👍 LISONGPIJAM
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I would love for u to be my pub admin
Awww, thank you so much! I'm retiring at the end of this year and will no longer take new clients! I am offering a course that will teach you what I know and how to administer your own works. You should check it out! rb.gy/hvyky5
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What you said in your video about music distribute distribution like ditto I paid I paid Edo and they don't nothing like what you just said I was all I had to do it all by yourself far as I could soon I find Ditto useless when you were talking about publishing does a company has got publisher says your publishing what you're talking about that sorry about that publishing thing you're talking about so she can pay $69 over there and they do probably stole your works I'm thinking about if I haven't decided yet ditto ditto done nothing for me at all I paid $29 95 or $20 $29 that's $29 a year did I think they're going to get more money on the 22nd of May 2022
Cancel them and try CDBaby or Tunecore
What's that CD baby Pro or cdbaby
@@DANNYGATESTHEAGEDSINGER Pro if you want them to be your administrative publisher as well. CDBaby to distribute your music only.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy little bit expensive for me is it possible to have CD baby pro and also said he baby at same time CD baby pro has got a very long contract which are not to which most of it I don't even understand I was with ditto won't stage four day of virtually useless and they've done nothing for me yet did no expect to get money off me on the 22nd of May 2022 I don't think that's going to happen somehow they don't look like they're going to give me a refund far as I'm concerned it oh is useless
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy I had a look at CD baby Pro what does one thing that's very confusing their contract is a mile long and I don't understand any of it it's in the city baby Pro or or tunecore what I'm thinking about doing I found a company online some how can I fill up with mechanical compulsory licence I've sent the message to see if I can buy I said my message to see if I can buy I took a licence for my cover songs the licence I want is called the cc licence prepare the company online and save like that I charge a fee for the licence they just want to donation I've contacted meaning of times and got nowhere I've only your opinion