The Music Business Made Easy
The Music Business Made Easy was started to empower you to handle your music's business; teaching you how the music business works and how the money is made.
I'm Mariea E. Watkins, and I am a Music Publishing Administrator, specializing in Copyright Administration and Music Business Consulting. I've been in the industry for 31 years. I'm beginning to scale back now, but I'm still working to help educate as many as I can.
All lessons are for educational purposes only and are not to be used as legal advice. Always consult with an Entertainment Attorney or Music Business Expert before signing any legal document or making any contractual decision.
How to Claim Non-Featured Artist Royalties (for background singers & musicians)
Leasing Beats: Exclusive vs Buyouts
What's the ISNI?
Is the Producer a Songwriter?
Beat Leasing Terminology Explained
The Beat Maker vs the Music Producer (What's the Difference?)
The Difference Between Youtube Copyright Strikes and Content ID Claims
The New Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) UPDATE
The Recording Academy - Care for the Culture
What is Songdex?
Sampling vs Interpolation: What's the Difference?
What Are Neighboring (Neighbouring) Rights Royalties
What is the IPI/CAE Number and Where to Find it At ASCAP and BMI
Claim Your Amazon Music for Artists Profile!
The New Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is Coming in 2021!
The 360 Record Deal in the Music Industry
What is a Music Cue Sheet?
Answering Your Music Business Questions
The UPC Code for Music
Music Distribution vs Music Publishing Administration
Terrestrial Radio Royalties vs Internet Radio Royalties
Get Paid for Your Live Music Performances with BMI Live or ASCAP Onstage
Welcome to the Music Business Made Easy
The ISWC Number Explained
How to Search for Unclaimed Music Royalties
How to Join ASCAP As a Songwriter
How to Join BMI As a Songwriter
Songwriting and Music Publishing Percentages
The Artist Manager Explained! What is an Artist Manager? What Does An Artist Manager Do?
Music in the Public Domain