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The Music Business Made Easy was started to empower you to handle your music's business; teaching you how the music business works and how the money is made.
I'm Mariea E. Watkins, and I am a Music Publishing Administrator, specializing in Copyright Administration and Music Business Consulting. I've been in the industry for 31 years. I'm beginning to scale back now, but I'm still working to help educate as many as I can.
All lessons are for educational purposes only and are not to be used as legal advice. Always consult with an Entertainment Attorney or Music Business Expert before signing any legal document or making any contractual decision.
I'm Mariea E. Watkins, and I am a Music Publishing Administrator, specializing in Copyright Administration and Music Business Consulting. I've been in the industry for 31 years. I'm beginning to scale back now, but I'm still working to help educate as many as I can.
All lessons are for educational purposes only and are not to be used as legal advice. Always consult with an Entertainment Attorney or Music Business Expert before signing any legal document or making any contractual decision.
How to Claim Non-Featured Artist Royalties (for background singers & musicians)
In this video, I will show you how to claim non-featured Artist royalties. So if you are a background singer or musician, click to watch now! There may be money waiting for you!
True story, I had a client who did the search and discovered that there was $5000.00 waiting for him in unclaimed royalties. Give it a try. You never know.
Download your FREE checklist: 22 Things to Do BEFORE you release your recording: musicbusinessmadeeasy.com
Link to the AFM & SAG-AFTRA fund: afmsagaftrafund.org
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I am a Music Business Professional with 31 years as a Music Publishing Administrator! I specialize in Copyright Administration and Music Business Consulting.
All lessons are for educational purposes only and are not to be used as legal advice. Always consult with an Entertainment Attorney before signing any legal document or making any contractual decision.
COACHING:
Music Monetization Course: musicbusinessmadeeasy.com/coaching
One-On-One Consultation: musicbusinessmadeeasy.com/work-with-mariea-e-watkins/
Your Questions Answered: musicbusinessmadeeasy.com/ask/
#MusicBusinessMadeEasy #MusicBusinessTips #MusicisMyBusiness
True story, I had a client who did the search and discovered that there was $5000.00 waiting for him in unclaimed royalties. Give it a try. You never know.
Download your FREE checklist: 22 Things to Do BEFORE you release your recording: musicbusinessmadeeasy.com
Link to the AFM & SAG-AFTRA fund: afmsagaftrafund.org
Subscribe now! czcams.com/users/themusicbusinessmadeeasy
I am a Music Business Professional with 31 years as a Music Publishing Administrator! I specialize in Copyright Administration and Music Business Consulting.
All lessons are for educational purposes only and are not to be used as legal advice. Always consult with an Entertainment Attorney before signing any legal document or making any contractual decision.
COACHING:
Music Monetization Course: musicbusinessmadeeasy.com/coaching
One-On-One Consultation: musicbusinessmadeeasy.com/work-with-mariea-e-watkins/
Your Questions Answered: musicbusinessmadeeasy.com/ask/
#MusicBusinessMadeEasy #MusicBusinessTips #MusicisMyBusiness
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What's the ISNI?
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What's the ISNI? We have more metadata for you to look at in today's video. Click now to learn more! Download your free checklist: 22 Things to Do Before You Release Your Music - musicbusinessmadeeasy.com/start-here/ Subscribe now! czcams.com/users/themusicbusinessmadeeasy I am a Music Business Professional with 31 years as a Music Publishing Administrator! I specialize in Copyright Administrat...
Is the Producer a Songwriter?
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Is the Producer a Songwriter? Do they receive songwriting credits? Watch now to discover the answer! Download your free checklist: 22 Things to Do Before You Release Your Music - musicbusinessmadeeasy.com/start-here/ Subscribe now! czcams.com/users/themusicbusinessmadeeasy I am a Music Business Professional celebrating 30 years this year as a Music Publishing Administrator! I specialize in Copy...
Beat Leasing Terminology Explained
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Today we're going to look at some of the beat leasing terminology used in selling and purchasing beats! Click to watch now! Download your free checklist: 22 Things to Do Before You Release Your Music - musicbusinessmadeeasy.com/start-here/ Subscribe now! czcams.com/users/themusicbusinessmadeeasy I am a Music Business Professional celebrating 30 years this year as a Music Publishing Administrato...
The Beat Maker vs the Music Producer (What's the Difference?)
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The BeatMaker vs the Music Producer (What’s the difference?) I’m joining the discussion concerning the beatmaker vs the music producer! Is a beatmaker a music producer? Watch now to hear my view! Download your FREE checklist: 22 Things to Do BEFORE you release your recording: musicbusinessmadeeasy.com Subscribe now! czcams.com/users/themusicbusinessmadeeasy I am a Music Business Professional wi...
The Difference Between Youtube Copyright Strikes and Content ID Claims
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The New Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) UPDATE
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The Recording Academy - Care for the Culture
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The Recording Academy - Care for the Culture. Today, I want to share the replay of the live session from the Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy. This is a very timely and needful conversation on the emotional and mental toil being an Artist can bring. Learning balance, and reaching out for help is alright. Do it for your health and well-being. I really do hope you enjoy it! "Today we'...
What is Songdex?
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Sampling vs Interpolation: What's the Difference?
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Sampling vs Interpolation: What's the Difference? Music producers have asked to know the difference between sampling and interpolation. Sampling music involves using the actual recording. Interpolation replays the original recording. Click to watch now! UPDATE: Interpolation requires a mechanical license only. Download your FREE checklist: 22 Things to Do BEFORE you release your recording: musi...
What Are Neighboring (Neighbouring) Rights Royalties
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What is the IPI/CAE Number and Where to Find it At ASCAP and BMI
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Claim Your Amazon Music for Artists Profile!
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The New Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is Coming in 2021!
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How to Search for Unclaimed Music Royalties
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Songwriting and Music Publishing Percentages
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Wonderful, wise explanations. Thank you.
@@fortheearth you’re welcome!
Thank you so much Ms Watkins.
@@mightysunmanpro you’re so welcome!
So If I Buy The Beats Exclusively and Write A Song To It and Record It Would I Have 100% Of The Master Recordings? Or Would I Have To Split Sheet It With The Producer?
@@slicktalksampson1727 exclusive buyouts you own it.
What if no documents have ever been Signed where do you go from there
@@latricecage5524 start by having the conversation … see if you can reach an understanding and agreement. Write it up and sign it. From there on always confirms an agreement.
Do you have a iG
@@kellcoleStyleEnt not for the music business…
Think I have a case? Listen to Tobey by Eminem, listen to the lead melody then listen to Joker by Kid Kurtis.
Thank you for this. You touched on something that I'm still not completely clear on. Do I need to/or is it recommended to get a completely separate bar code (UPC) for different formats of the same music album? Such a distinct barcode for the digital release, another for the Physical C.D, and another for the Vinyl release? Also, does the vinyl record release differ in any way from the others in terms of the individual ISRC codes (for individual songs) since it is basically all one track on a vinyl record? Thanks in advance, this is all so confusing..haha
No... go back and listen to 00:13 - :23 again. As far as ISRC goes, if you have different versions of the same song such as a remix, an extended version etc. you should give them a different ISRC code that way the difference in the versions can be tracked
You are so pleasant I appreciate learning this from you thank you
@@DoobieHarris how very kind and thoughtful of you! You’re so welcome. 🤗
Do they accept copyright the proof you went to the copyright office and have a register number?
@@CMLP_Publishing you’ll have to submit that anyway for your application…
Hello Ma, I really appreciate you and your efforts on how to publish music I have flute content on my CZcams, which has went viral, and I cannot make money on it. I don’t know way out.
So my question is that can I still make money with this flute, Is there anyway I can take down the contents of those people that make use of the flute for them to come down for them to came back to me
@@isybeatz your music needs to be registered in the proper music industry databases for you to receive money from potential royalties. Channels using your music is a good thing. Would mean more money for you. Go to my website to get the checklist which tells you where your music needs to be registered. musicbusinessmadeeasy.com You need to learn how this all works.
So, I’m not an artist, a songwriter, etc. I just want to start my own radio station in my own home playing music, and maybe play some commercials (sponsors). Which license do I need?
@@Blackdiamond9668 please note that the songs representing Artist are not all members of the same PRO (unless they are publishers representing several writers from different societies); so, you will need licenses from all PRO’s, allowing you to play music from any of their songs for the Artists you wish to play. Hope that makes sense. Contact each society to determine what type license you will need for your purpose.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Yes it does make sense. Thanks!
@@Blackdiamond9668 you’re welcome!
Wow! Thanks for all this!
@@sweettea9563 you’re so welcome! Thanks for watching!
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy I felt really lost on this issue because I heard some scary reviews about CD Baby and I am halfway signed up with them. So I saw your videos recommended when I was doing some research because I am very new to all this and really confused like going to the North pole from the Amazon rainforest in one minute! I felt peace about clicking on your video. I felt it would really help me and it did! And then on top of it you're a Christian? HalleluYah! God is so awesome!!! I feel like He sent your video to help me. Thank you for not being afraid to show your Faith and for letting God use you! ❤
@@sweettea9563 thank you for your very kind words! I sincerely appreciate that. Nothing to fear, you’re just learning so continue to learn! Be sure to read the description update as well. CD Baby no longer has the administrative division.
Thanks for bringing everything all the way down to earth. I have been out of the biz for 25 years and your videos are helping me ease back in. I just subscribed.
@@ElQuinnMcClarty you’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Hello! Thanks for the value! How much does one spin on independent radio (internet radio/non -terrestrial) earn? I read as much as $1.35 per spin, not sure if that’s accurate
@@KFSMusic You’re so welcome! Soon amounts, I don’t know. I’m so sorry.
Great video. So if I add "spoken word" to the instrumental bridge of a cover song, does that create a derivative work? Or is that still a cover that enjoys compulsory licensing?
A derivative work that would need permission first to do.
How do I find my UPC code for my song without y distribution company
If your music was properly registered, you should be able to search at: isrc.soundexchange.com
Filing SR is basically having your publishing rights and masters.
thank u, going to make my multi-millions now...
Ha ha! I pray so! Remember me when you do! 🤗
Helpful THX
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Thank you!
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Thank youd!
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Thank you for the clear info. I was wondering about the Content ID Claims in some of my videos. Will it affect my eligibility in joining the CZcams Partner Program in future?
You’re welcome! No it won’t affect it…
Nicely explained !
Thank you!
Useful....very useful
Thank you!
Is 33% of performance rights also standard?
Please rephrase your question…
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy I am looking at a single track publishing agreement. I addition to the 50% publisher share, the publisher is asking for 33% of public performance earnings. Is this standard?
@@davidjdove the publishing percentage includes performance rights. Looks like a catch for those that don’t understand how it works. It’s not standard, no.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy appreciated
@@davidjdove you’re welcome!
Perfect video, thank you kindly!
You’re so welcome!
I have stumbled into a weird one that no one has brought up on these kinds of channels, thought you might be interested. It's called, SoundMouse. They are a fingerprinting technology that the PROs are using. The problem is, they didn't tell the publishers they switched to this. So starting in 2017, apparently you have to upload your music directly to this company if you are an self-publishing. They account for various kinds of royalties that fall outside of the mainstream usages but also a very important one, radio commercials. The entire reason I found out is because I had a track used on a radio spot that ASCAP didn't pay for. They direct people to check with SoundMouse. So I have messages all over the place. Good thing is that it was my publishers job and they did it back in 2012. So hopefully that will get resolved after some time. The next thing I need to do is establish an account with them which is something I'm working on so that I can then upload the songs for fingerprinting that I have published myself. Passing this along, not sure why there are no youtube videos about this. If I complete the registration process I'll do one.
Do you have an email for contact? It would be helpful to reach out because I am very new to all of this. I have quite a few questions relating to this video but also beyond this video as well. But for the sake of this video, I would like to ask a question. I am distributing music with Tunecore but I am in the process of registering my works with BMI. I am really confused on the publishing portion of when BMI is asking about publishing and percentage, but i dont have a publisher, I only distribute music with Tunecore. Do I leave that section blank?
If I were you, I would wait before releasing anymore music until you better learn how this works. It’s hard enough to make a return on music releases as it is. To not know how it works will only complicate matters. musicbusinessmadeeasy.com/coaching
I have questions about content id clam i uploaded 1 my won shorts video but i used 0.15 second music there is not showing copyright there is showing only (shorts policy) when i take action there are not showing 3 option like replace song,mute music and cut there is only option dispute in that Case how to solve?
Some one deleting my numbers the audience listening the song. Number of the my song is not moving. Why.?
What platform are you referring to?
Have you ever received a licensing agreement from tiktok through music reports we don't understand it if it's a good thing or a bad thing? It says non exclusive and will be binded until Dec 2025 but everything else we're unsure of? He just wants to be able to have his music elsewhere and used as well on other non exclusive places. We don't know what to do?
This is an offer to collect potential royalties through Music Reports, say verses your digital distributor who may offer you the ability to collect from them or through HFA etc… you can choose, but if you choose Music Reports, be sure not to check it then with your options through your distributor…
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Thank you Soo much for your quick response. Ok so, if he's already opted to go with Tik Tok through his distributor (route note) which gets 15% of his royalties, would it step on their toes, or cause problems, with accepting the license offer with tik Tok through music reports which pays 100% of his royalties. I know you said not to go through his distributor doing it that way, but should he take off Tik Tok through his distributor even though he recently added it before this offer? Sorry just trying to figure this all out and don't want to confuse or step on each of the separate entities toes.
@@missreynolds3637 I didn’t say not to choose through the distributor, I said if you do, don’t choose both. If he wants to accept it through Music Reports, then he’ll need to deselect or opt out of it from the distributor.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy oh ok my mistake, tyvm sweet lady have a blessed day.
@@missreynolds3637 you too precious! 🤗
Thank you so much
You’re so welcome!
You are terrific.
You are most kind. Thank you so much!
So, if someone interprets some of the same lyrics of another song in their new song is called interpolation and not sampling?
No, that’s called a derivative work and you must have permission to do any of that.
Thank you for making this so clear! No fluff is always appreciated :)
You’re so welcome! Thank you for watching!
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasyyou’re a wonderful resource 👏🏻👏🏻 watching a lot of your videos to fill in some gaps I have. Cheers for the quality content.
I like your quick and easy explanation video's
Thank you!
Is this only for America?
Most concise video on the subject. Thanks!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
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The Big Diffrent Between Beat Maker And Music Producer is, Beat Maker is Spesific For Hip Hop Music , but Music Producer for Most Generated Music Genre, my english is Bad,
Beat maker is a definition in Hip Hop Music Circle, in other's genre like EDM, Rock, Metal, Pop or Any music Industry we will didn't find "BeatMaker" Word, So Beat Maker is just for Hip Hop Music Genre. its Same With Classical Music, you will Didn't Find Music Producers But You Will Wind Music Composer. im Sorry My English is Bad.
Where the terminology was founded is not the emphasis from which I’m speaking. The influence of it however, has and the difference is still the reference from which I speak. Classical music, does have composers, and the recording of those compositions need production to guide through the recording process.… As with all language, definition of terms don’t always mean the same to everyone, so, I digress.
What is the point of adding this metadata if you can then delete the inserted data with the same program? It's very important to insert the ISRC code, but if someone doesn't want to identify the tracks works for the rights, just use the same program to remove all the tags you inserted, right?
The most beneficial part of embedding (in my opinion), is for radio who can immediately call up needed information for airplay. They still may ask for you to submit it anyway. The most important thing to do is to properly register all of the necessary metadata with all of the appropriate music industry databases embedded or not. Why would anyone want to take the time to import and edit info just to remove information that’s not theirs and won’t affect the music in any way, unless it’s the owner who wants to change something before sending it out? Even with embedding, song registration is key, and most important. Embedding is convenient. You don’t have to do it if you’re fearful or afraid.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy The reason is simply: the ISRC in broadcasting is used to riceive own right (PRO) on the track that are passed on air. If some broadcating radio don't want to pay for the on air they simply remove tag you have inseted in it. ;)
@@AforismiDAutoreAD that will not stop payment if the song is properly registered.
These videos are so helpful. Thank You! please keep uploading content.
You’re so welcome!
How do we get in contact with the Original Owner? I have a written sample of new Lyrics entirely of a significant collection of songs, and I wish go use the original existing song tunes and add some addd flares and snares, and treat this as an alternative perspective/part 2/part 3.
The easiest way is to go to Easy Song Licensing to get the correct license and permission.
I love your voice and the paste of your speech. Not too fast and not too slow
Awww thank you…
Hey Good day Music business made easy am doing a song with different writers. Should we all get a copy of our own splt sheet and everyone fill in the info or do we use one split sheet and everyone fill that one split sheet
Good morning. Get one split sheet, fill it out, everyone sign it. Give everyone a copy.
Wonderful explanation and soothing voice!
Awww… thank you so much!
This exact thing happened to me in the past. I was producing two different singer/songwriter girls. And both deals fell through. One girl decided she wanted to go to college instead and left our agreement on the table. Never got paid for all my work. The other singer became pregnant and had to stop for a long time. When the baby was born. She didn’t have time anymore and wasn’t enthusiastic about recording anymore. I was 23 at the time. They were both 17. What a waste of time and experience, that I was actually glad I went through. It taught me a lesson. Thanks for this video.
It’s not fun in any way…
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy you got that right. Lol
amaZinG stUff thanK You.. .What do I need to reGiSteR mY oWn pubLiShinG tho?.. .
You’re welcome! You need at least 3-5 names (in case one you choose is taken) fill out application, (Depending who choose to sign with) an application fee.