Royalties, copyright, contracts, taxes, and insurance — the business side, made simple.
Why gigging musicians need dedicated instrument insurance, what it covers, agreed value vs. actual cash value, and why homeowner’s policies often fall short.
InsuranceWhat performance liability insurance covers, why venues increasingly require it, and how it helps working musicians book more gigs.
RoyaltiesHow ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and GMR pay songwriters for public performances — what a PRO does, how royalties split, and how to register your songs.
DistributionHow music distribution works — getting your songs on Spotify and Apple Music, how distributors pay, and how it differs from PRO royalties.
Music BusinessComposition vs. master recording, how music copyright and publishing work, and why knowing what you own protects your income.
Music BusinessWhat an LLC is, why musicians form one, and how to tell when your music has grown into a business worth protecting.
MoneyThe 1099 basics for gigging musicians — self-employment income, deductible expenses, recordkeeping, and setting money aside.