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Understanding Mechanical Royalty Payments
Understanding Mechanical royalty payments are simple to understand; however, the introduction of digital streaming caused some confusion. Stay tuned to learn about some of the different types of mechanical royalty payments, how they are ...
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The Music Modernization Act is Now Law
The Music Modernization Act is Now Law! On Thursday, October 11, 2018, President Trump signed it! Watch now to learn what the Music Modernization Act (MMA) is all about! It affects who pays royalty payments... CLICK HERE TO WATCH!
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Introducing MDX From SoundExchange
Introducing MDX from SoundExchange! Music Data Exchange (MDX) is SoundExchange’s free software application developed in cooperation with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the National Music Publishers Association (NMP...
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The Right of First Use: You Control the First Release
The Right of First Use: You Control the First Release. Did you know that after you release your song to the public, anyone can record it? There are rules, however, that must be followed. This lesson is so simple that you can miss the les...
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Why Some Major Label Artists Filed Bankruptcy!
Why Some Major Label Artists Filed Bankruptcy. For many recording artists, signing a record deal is a dream come true! There are many Artist, who realized this dream, and after selling millions of records, had to file bankruptcy. How cou...
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© vs ℗ Symbols: Their Differences and Proper Usage
© vs ℗ Symbols: Their Differences and Proper Usage - I've received many questions concerning these copyright symbols; © and ℗. Today's tip will show you their differences, what they mean and where to use them when releasing your music. C...
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ISRC Codes and Why You Need Them
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Know Your Rights: Every Song Has Rights!
Know Your Rights: Every song you write or compose comes with six different (exclusive) rights. Learn what they are! They are important to you as a music creator! CLICK HERE TO WATCH!
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Interactive VS Non-Interactive Streams: Know the Difference
Interactive and Non-Interactive Streams: Know the Difference - Learning the difference between the different types of streams and their services makes understanding how the payment system works, easier. CLICK HERE TO WATCH!
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Know What You're Owed (Part 3): Music Royalties
"Know What You're Owed" (Part 3): Music Royalties. Today we're going to look at mechanical royalties from Interactive Streaming sites, sync royalties and how they work! CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW!
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