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How to Release a Cover Song Legally

The complete cover song licensing checklist — mechanical licenses, sync rights, streaming rules, and step-by-step instructions for every release format.

March 3, 20267 min readmusic-businesslicensingpublishing

Guide to Affiliating with a PRO or CMO

How to join a PRO like ASCAP or BMI, what a CMO is, and the other registrations you need to actually collect all your royalties as a songwriter or producer.

March 3, 20268 min readmusic-businessroyaltiespublishing

How Music Royalties Work: A Producer's Guide

Every type of music royalty explained from the producer's perspective — what you're owed, who collects it, and the registrations you need to get paid.

March 3, 202610 min readroyaltiesmusic-businesspublishing

Mechanical vs. Performance Royalties for Producers

The two composition royalty types explained — how they're generated, who collects them, and the registrations producers need to get paid for both.

March 3, 20266 min readroyaltiesmusic-businesspublishing

The Complete Guide to Song Split Sheets

Learn what split sheets are, why they matter, and how to fill one out correctly. Covers publishing vs. master splits, PRO registration, and common mistakes.

March 2, 20266 min readsplitscreditsmusic-businesspublishing

Producer Credits vs. Songwriter Credits Explained

Understand the difference between producer and songwriter credits, how each affects your royalties, and when a producer deserves a songwriting credit.

March 2, 20267 min readcreditssplitsmusic-businesspublishing
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