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When a songwriter assigns a song to a music publisher, the publisher can help in a number of ways. After a song has been initially recorded and released, the publisher will secure commitments from other recording artists or producers to include the composition on future albums or singles.
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The Repertory Search database shows aggregated shares, and publisher ownership and/or administration information for the United States (including its territories and possessions) only. The publisher contact shown is intended for music users solely within the United States.
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A music publisher controls how a musical composition is used and monetized. Join ASCAP as a Publisher if 1) you are already an ASCAP Writer, and want to also collect your publisher share of the royalties 2) You do not write music, but plan to publish the music of others.
When you’re registering music with ASCAP, make sure that all of the writer splits add up to 50%, and all of the publisher splits add up to 50%, for a total of 100%. If you are the publisher or co-publisher of your own works, you will receive your shares of royalties as both a writer and a publisher.
Experienced legal advice is always essential when dealing in the world of contracts. Summary: This article is intended to give the songwriter and music publisher a summary of the basic rights, obligations, structure, duties and scope of the 6 most common agreements that create the bond between a songwriter and his or her music publisher.