Pro Producer Demystifies The Music Business (Publishing, Masters, Streaming, Record Deals, & More)

In this video, we're explaining the foundations of the music industry, with an overview on masters, publishing, streaming, PRO's (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC), how the money flows, and more. You will walk away with a foundational understanding of the industry and how you fit into it.

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Chapters & Timestamps:
0:00 Demystifying The Industry
1:09 Compositions & Sound Recordings
3:44 Publishing vs. Master Example
5:27 Publishing
8:03 Publishing Deals
13:48 Co-Publishing Deals
17:38 PRO's (Ascap, BMI, Sesac)
21:28 Streaming $$$
24:18 My Advice
25:23 Independent Artists
25:28 Record Deals
26:53 Producer Points
27:38 Distribution, Promotion, Indie Artists
32:25 Should Artists Sign To Labels?
34:09 Banks & Producer Fees
35:09 Distribution Deals
37:42 Recap

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