Song registration is crucial for collecting royalties, but many artists make common mistakes that can hinder their earnings. Let’s look at the top five mistakes and how you can avoid them.
Mistake 1: Not Registering All Songs
Every song you release should be registered with your PRO like BMI or ASCAP. Failing to register even one song means missing out on potential royalties. Keep track of your catalog and ensure all your songs are registered.
Mistake 2: Incorrect Metadata
Entering incorrect information, such as misspellings or wrong writer shares, can delay or prevent royalty payments. Double-check all details before submitting your registrations to avoid mistakes.
Mistake 3: Ignoring International Royalties
Music is global, and so are your royalties. Ensure you’re set up to collect international royalties by registering with organizations like Soundexchange.
Mistake 4: Not Updating Registration
As your music career evolves, so might the details of your songs. If there are changes in ownership, splits, or other metadata, update your registrations promptly to ensure accurate royalty payments.
Mistake 5: Assuming It’s There’s Nothing to Collect
Don’t assume royalties there is nothing to collect! Be proactive in registering your songs and tracking your royalties. Otherwise any royalties you should be collecting get put in what is called The Black Box, and after a few years they get redistributed to the highest earners. Don’t get stuck by the starving artist story, let us help you flip the script so your music business can thrive! Tunedough® provides tools and guidance to help you stay on top of this process.
Conclusion:
Avoiding these common mistakes can help you maximize your royalty earnings. Tunedough is here to support you with a comprehensive Royalties and Registration course, resource bundle, webinars and bi-weekly calls as well as a like-minded community to guide you through the process. Sign up today and take control of your music business.
