Music Publishing 101: What Creators Need
to Know

Whether making music is your full-time focus or a casual side gig, you need to understand music publishing. Understanding the basics of this often complex system means you better understand how your songs can set you up for long-term revenue. Take that next step, access our Music Publishing 101 workshop and additional resources today.

You'll walk away with an understanding of basic music publishing principles, including:

• The difference between a song’s recording and composition rights.
• The pivotal role publishing plays in royalty collection.
• What happens if you don’t have publishing.
• How Songtrust can set you up for success in collecting royalties.