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To have a sustainable career as a musician, it's important to understand that there are two halves of a song - the recording and the composition. Both earn their own distinct royalties whenever a song is distributed or played publicly. Ensure you collect all the royalties you're entitled to with these four steps: https://songtr.st/3VRfEQd

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Want to learn to produce but not sure where to start? MPW Music Production for Women have announced the EmpowHer Sound US Tour of beginner music production masterclasses across New York, LA, Nashville, and Santa Cruz in July. Led by MPW’s award-winning founder Xylo Aria, these workshops cover Beatmaking, Audio Effects, and Synthesis. Secure your free tickets: https://songtr.st/45XObBa

If you aren’t the sole writer of all the songs you register with Songtrust, you’ll need to register two types of writers to ensure we’re able to collect your share of song royalties from our network of pay sources. Even if your co-writers' shares are not being administered through your account, you'll still need to include their information as "Non-Collecting Writers," (previously referred to as "Outside Writers") when adding your song(s). Learn more: https://songtr.st/3LfsW3X

Even seasoned individuals can be confused by complex contracts and jargon in the business world. Take the time to understand these key terms, but don't stop there! Get our free Publishing Deal Decision Guide to learn more and protect your song rights. https://songtr.st/4bwsNEk

You (or maybe your client!) co-created a hit song. How is a split sheet the key to accessing the proper share of publishing royalties? Register for our free Songwriter Splits & Royalties Crash Course to find out. https://songtr.st/4eJIcUw

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The 67th GRAMMY Awards are scheduled to take place in early February 2025. If you're part of a business that commercially releases audio and/or video content for multiple artists, then you can register to become a member of The Recording Academy beginning July 8th. Find out more and register: https://songtr.st/3RLlH7F

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