Category: Business
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Registering New Works On ASCAP
It’s easy to register new works on ASCAP and only takes a few minutes. For this example I’m registering a new composition I recorded as Briyan Frederick called “Twilight’s Echoes Of Wonder” which was created for the Vision of Twilight compilation by Harsh Reality Music under the Electronic Cottage Group on Facebook. Go To Your…
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Joining ASCAP As a Publisher
I joined ASCAP back in 2001 and didn’t join as a publisher at the same time. I’m not exactly sure why. It could have been due to ignorance of the process (highly likely since I’m still somewhat ignorant today). Or could be that joining as both wasn’t a thing then. If you join today you’re…
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An Introduction to the Basics of Copyrighting Your Songs
How to Copyright a Song Are you looking to protect your original music? Whether you’re a novice or seasoned songwriter, it is important to understand copyright law and how it applies to your musical works. Copyrighting your songs can help ensure that you control the use of your work and receive the credit and compensation…
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Advice For a New Songwriter
The advice you get on social media is often common knowledge wisdom. It’s the kind of things that are filtered down through the years and stick as worthwhile nuggets. When a new person joins the fray of an online group carrying years of collected experience, and stumbles in with a question about how to get…
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An Introduction to Music Publishing
Let’s be honest- if most musicians had their way, they would never have to think about music publishing. File it under “not the reason they became a musician” along with marketing and self-promotion. But these days, a successful musician has to wear a lot of different hats. Or at least, be more familiar with the…