Answer Your Music Biz Questions with ASCAP's Sound Advice Series

The Sound Advice series, part of the summer ASCAP 2020 Home Edition, drilled down on the essentials of being a modern-day music creator. With all panels now available via YouTube and ASCAP's Watch Now page, you can stream these sessions for free, on-demand. Get your music biz questions answered: 

I JUST WROTE A SONG. NOW WHAT?

  • What’s a performing rights organization (PRO)?

  • What’s the benefit of copyrighting my music?

  • How do I get my songs on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora and other streaming services?

HOW SONGWRITERS MAKE MONEY

  • Are there ways to monetize my songs that I don’t know about?

  • How much should I charge for a song placement?

  • How can I find artists to record my songs?
     

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR ASCAP MEMBERSHIP

  • Can I get some pointers to ensure I’m receiving all my ASCAP royalties?

  • What new programs has ASCAP launched to help me navigate the pandemic?

  • What can ASCAP do to help me, other than paying me royalties?

HOW TO BUILD YOUR MUSIC TEAM

  • How do I build the best team possible for my project?

  • What should I look for in the people I work with?

  • How can I maximize the potential of a creative collaboration?

Want more? Check out the Business & Money category for more panels to help you navigate your way through the industry.