05/29/2023
Performing Rights Organization
If you’re a working musician, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to sign onto a Performing Rights Organization. These companies don’t help place your music in film, tv, or ads; however, they will do a lot of administrative work to make sure your songs aren’t illegally being used. In other words, if your song is played without your permission, especially if the individual using your song is making money, you can bet that your PRO (Performing Rights Organization) is going to collect on your behalf or will shut the project down.
Being on a PRO such as BMI, ASCAP, or SESAC will help you collect royalties on your behalf. While this is so, it’s important to keep in mind that you will not receive random checks or deposits from your PRO. Royalties are typically paid out every quarter.
If you’re a musician looking to place your songs on a sync catalog, visit 505Songworks.com. 505 Songworks is a boutique music licensing agency in Albuquerque, New Mexico that specializes in pitching songs to film, tv, and ads. We’d love to help you place your song. Visit our website today!