Begin to Navigate the world of Music Publishing

Welcome to Beatz.shop, where we're all about helping you make money with your music! Today, we're diving into the world of music publishing, and showing you how to cut through all the legal jargon to make more money with your songs.

First, let's cover the basics. Music publishing is the business of "leasing out" the composition of a song. But what is a composition? A composition is the underlying musical work of a song, typically made up of the melody and lyrics. In contrast, the master recording is the fixed recording of a musical work, and is marked by the symbol ℗.

So, who owns the composition? The writer(s) of the song typically own the composition, with a few exceptions. If you wrote the song, you own a part of it. And the good news is that you can monetize your composition by leasing it out to others.

One way to make money with your music is through sync licensing. This is when a song is used in a TV show, film, or commercial. Another way is through performance royalties, which are earned when a song is performed live or played on the radio.

But to take advantage of these opportunities, you need to properly protect your work and understand how to properly use the works of others. That's where a music publisher comes in. A music publisher will handle the administrative tasks of registering your songs with performance rights organizations (PROs) and collecting performance royalties on your behalf. They can also help you secure sync licenses and negotiate deals for you.

So, there you have it - a quick rundown of music publishing 101. By understanding the basics of music publishing, you can make more money with your songs and take your music career to the next level. And remember, if you're looking to make a career out of your songs, music publishing should be at the top of your list.