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Master the Business of Publishing Your Art

Interactive setup guides with checklists, progress tracking, and step-by-step instructions covering every aspect of music publishing. Each guide includes official links, expert tips, and actionable tasks.

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Legal Protection
Copyright Your Music
Interactive setup guide with checklist to protect your creative works through comprehensive copyright registration.
6 steps
1-2 hours
Beginner

What's included:

  • ✓Interactive Checklist
  • ✓Step-by-Step Guide
  • ✓Official Links
  • ✓Progress Tracking

Setup steps:

  • •Understanding Copyright Basics
  • •Preparing Your Application
  • •Filing with the Copyright Office
  • + 3 more steps
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P.R.O. & Royalties
Register with a Performing Rights Organization (P.R.O.)
Complete setup guide with interactive checklist to choose and register with the right performing rights organization.
6 steps
45 minutes
Beginner

What's included:

  • ✓P.R.O. Comparison Tool
  • ✓Registration Checklist
  • ✓Account Setup
  • ✓First Steps

Setup steps:

  • •Understanding P.R.O.s
  • •Comparing ASCAP vs BMI vs SESAC
  • •Choosing Your P.R.O.
  • + 3 more steps
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P.R.O. & Royalties
Add Songs to Your P.R.O. Account/Claim Tracks
Step-by-step setup guide with interactive checklist to register songs and claim tracks for royalty collection.
6 steps
30 min per song
Beginner

What's included:

  • ✓Song Registration Checklist
  • ✓Metadata Guide
  • ✓Claiming Process
  • ✓Royalty Setup

Setup steps:

  • •Preparing Song Information
  • •Registration Process
  • •Adding Co-writers
  • + 3 more steps
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Distribution
Distribute Your Music – Exploring Different DSP Platforms
Complete setup guide with interactive checklist comparing DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby and other platforms.
6 steps
1-2 hours
Intermediate

What's included:

  • ✓Platform Comparison
  • ✓Setup Checklist
  • ✓Release Planning
  • ✓Revenue Optimization

Setup steps:

  • •Choosing Your Distributor
  • •Account Setup Process
  • •Preparing Your Release
  • + 3 more steps
Start Setup Guide
Legal Protection
Trademark Your Brand
Interactive setup guide with comprehensive checklist to protect your artist name, logo, and brand identity.
6 steps
2-3 hours
Intermediate

What's included:

  • ✓Trademark Search Tool
  • ✓Application Checklist
  • ✓Filing Guide
  • ✓Protection Strategy

Setup steps:

  • •Understanding Trademarks
  • •Conducting Trademark Search
  • •Preparing Your Application
  • + 3 more steps
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Business Setup
Register an E.I.N.
Interactive setup guide to establish your artistic venture as a legitimate business entity with proper tax identification.

What's included:

  • ✓Step-by-step application process
  • ✓Interactive checklist
  • ✓Official IRS links
  • ✓Business structure guidance
30 minutes
Beginner
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