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Protecting your music with copyright is an exciting first step before you dive into the studio! This essential legal ensures your creative masterpiece is shielded from unauthorized use. With your copyright secured, you can fully immerse yourself in the recording process, knowing your intellectual property is safe and sound. Don’t miss out on this vital part of your music journey—fill out forms PA & SR at www.copyright.gov today!

STEP 1
STEP 2

Get ready to take your music career to the next level with an Artist Sharing and Percentage Worksheet, also known as a Band By Law Agreement! This exciting contract brings together everyone involved in your artistic journey—from band members and managers to producers and support staff. It clearly outlines how your musical operation will thrive, detailing has the authority to sign contracts and who earns performance, writer, mechanical, streaming royalties, and much more! Let's ensure everyone is on the same page and set the stage for your success!

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STEP 3

Unlock your musical potential by purchasing International Standard recording codes today! Don't let distribution services take away your rights—own your own ISRC codes take full control of your music! Buy your ISRC codes right here at www.isrc.com and easily assign them to the songs you want to record. Get started now and make your music truly yours!

STEP 4

Get ready to record your song! Remember to embed your ISRC code into the session file at the start or during the mastering process. If you're working with a producer, be to have all the right contracts sorted before your session wraps up, and don forget to grab that master receipt for your recording. Let’s make some magic happen!

STEP 5

Join a performance rights society today and ensure your music is recognized! Remember, artists can only be affiliated with one society, so make it count! Once you're a member, you can easily upload your works, including the song title writer and producer details, band member info, copyright registration number,RC number, and genre specifications. Let's get your music out there!

STEP 6

Get ready to shine! Every time you take the stage for a live show, you're not just performing—you're earning a performance royalty payment for your lifetime plus an incredible 70 years! So, if you rock out at 50 shows in a year, that's 50 amazing payments over the 75-year term of your registered copyright! Just keep in mind the type of venue you're playing at; membership clubs aren't required to pay performance royalties, only non-membership establishments. Check out the contract templates below to help you secure those gigs and maximize your earnings!

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