23:49Rights, money & careersJeff Price on the streaming royalties artists aren't being paid
A passionate, plain-spoken guide to where streaming money goes missing. It predates the 2018 US Music Modernization Act, so check the current rules.
9:26Rights, money & careersSongwriter, publisher and producer royalties and splits, explained
Short and clear on a topic most producers find confusing until a contract arrives; viewers say it's the first explanation that made sense.
16:51Rights, money & careersSong and recording copyrights, licences and royalties explained
Untangles the two copyrights in every song, which most musicians confuse.
4:03Rights, money & careersMusic publishing explained in four minutes
The basics of publishing, quickly and clearly.
1:24:53Rights, money & careersSteve Rennie on turning your songs into money: music publishing
A thorough, plain-spoken course on publishing from someone who has done the deals.
9:59Rights, money & careersEarning songwriting royalties from YouTube
A plain explanation of an income stream many producers never register for.
3:28Rights, money & careersSir Mix-a-Lot on why publishing is "long money"
Three minutes from an artist who kept his publishing, on why it matters.
16:40Rights, money & careersRoyalties from TV and film placements
Explains the money behind sync before you sign a library deal.
30:37Releasing & distributionHow to get your songs placed in TV and film
A practical introduction to sync, one of the more reachable income streams.
9:55Rights, money & careersMusic publishing deals explained
Know the deal types before anyone hands you a contract.
17:47Releasing & distributionOwning your masters and your publishing
Covers the ownership decisions that matter most before you release anything.
14:05Rights, money & careersMusic licensing and copyright basics
A simple first look at the rights side of music.
11:30Rights, money & careersMusic publishing royalties explained
Clears up the two royalty types producers mix up most.
1:25:31Rights, money & careersMusic publishing 101
A thorough grounding in publishing, with time for the questions people actually ask.
15:32Rights, money & careersA guide to music publishing
A clear introduction for artists who find publishing intimidating.
17:05Rights, money & careersHow songwriters sell music and get paid
A Nashville songwriter's view of the business.
10:08Rights, money & careersWhere to register to collect all your royalties
A checklist of the organisations to sign up with.
1:42:18Rights, money & careersHow songwriters and publishers earn in the digital age
A long, expert seminar on where digital money comes from.
13:21Rights, money & careersASCAP or BMI for independent artists
Explains which royalties you miss without a PRO.
7:18Rights, money & careersDo you own your music if it isn't registered?
Answers a question every new songwriter asks.
9:33Rights, money & careersEight ways producers earn money online
An overview of income options beyond selling beats.
8:09Releasing & distributionTen things to do before releasing a song
Useful to work through before every release.
4:38Rights, money & careersMechanical royalties explained
Five minutes on a royalty that's easy to leave unclaimed.
10:23Rights, money & careersA Grammy-winning producer on how producers get paid
The producer's side of royalties, from someone who has been paid them.
19:20Rights, money & careersWhat Songtrust does
Clears up a commonly confusing service.
24:13Releasing & distributionDolby Atmos from the listener's side
A sceptical, well-argued look at a format the industry is pushing.
10:32Rights, money & careersThe project that generated and copyrighted every possible melody
A clear look at how music copyright treats melody, and why so many lawsuits rest on shaky ground.
23:30Rights, money & careersA plan for earning from sync licensing
A concrete approach to sync work.
17:19Releasing & distributionWhy Spotify will ultimately fail
A provocative look at streaming economics.
3:30Rights, money & careersWhat producers need to know to get paid
Practical lessons from a real case.
10:01Releasing & distributionDistroKid: before you upload
Avoids costly upload mistakes.
12:56Rights, money & careersMaking a living selling beats online
A first-hand, practical story.
5:15Rights, money & careersRecord labels and publishers explained
A clear five-minute primer.
49:42Rights, money & careersA Berklee seminar on music business strategy
Long-form strategy from an experienced teacher.
10:54Releasing & distributionDistribution versus publishing administration
Two services new artists often confuse.
27:39Rights, money & careersDon Passman on the music business
Hear from the author of the field's standard book.
19:06Rights, money & careersSplit sheets and why they matter
Prevents disputes over who owns what.
17:50Rights, money & careersThe publishing royalty artists forget
Money you may be missing from shows.
3:48Rights, money & careersHow PROs collect and pay royalties
A short primer on performance rights.
1:12:51Rights, money & careersHow to collect all your music royalties
A complete, clear royalty map from a respected author.
11:05Rights, money & careersHow producers get paid royalties
Practical answers on producer ownership.
12:17Rights, money & careersFive income streams producers miss
Money you may be leaving behind.
10:02Rights, money & careersRegistering songs with BMI
The step that gets your performance royalties paid.
10:25Rights, money & careersSelling beats online
A producer's practical take on beat sales.
5:15Rights, money & careersHow much a TV beat placement pays
Real numbers on placements.
18:18Rights, money & careersBuilding a fanbase from scratch
A concrete starting plan for artists with no audience yet.