The 1st Thing To Do Before Releasing Your Music | ASCAP? BMI? Songtrust? Copyright Registration?

What do you need to do first before you release your music? You may have heard about PROs like ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC... Publishing administrators like Songtrust.... You've probably also heard that you need to register your copyrights at copyright.gov But how does all of that stuff fit in to your

Intermediate - 8 min - Music - JamMob

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What you'll need

• Laptop stand: Screen at eye level for long study sessions.
• Noise-cancelling headphones: Focus through long video lessons.
• Second monitor: Video on one screen, practice on the other.
• Wireless keyboard and mouse: Comfortable for hours of typing.

Books

1. All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald S. Passman - View on Amazon
2. Music Marketing for the DIY Musician by Bobby Borg - View on Amazon
3. How to Make It in the New Music Business by Ari Herstand - View on Amazon

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