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MUSIC PUBLISHING 101

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Make the most money from your music.

For songwriters, there’s big money to be made in the world of music publishing — but it remains one of the least understood aspects of the music industry. This guide will help you make the most money from the music you write.

Inside, you will learn about:
  • The basics of music publishing
  • The basics of exploiting musical copyrights
  • Publishing revenue streams
  • Publishing splits
  • Where the money comes from and how it’s paid out
  • How CD Baby Pro can help you collect worldwide publishing royalties
  • And much more!
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