Thursday, July 30, 2009

WAYS FOR COMPOSERS AND WRITERS OF MUSIC TO GENERATE INCOME


SYNCHRONIZATION - movies, tv, advertising, computer games. 

Rate: range from gratis to be high six figures.

Says Who? Negotiated between publishers and those licensing music.


Other Special uses like toys, promotional campaigns, karaoke, and other products. 

Rate: Vary. Could be a flat fee, or an ongoing royalty tied to product sales.

Says Who? Negotiated between publishers and those licensing the songs. 


MECHANICALS - from sales of any sound recording, whether on an album or single. 

Rate: 9.1 cents per copy for any song under five minutes in length. 

Says Who? Library of Congress. The rate is adjusted periodically.


PERFORMANCE ROYALTIES -public performance of the song, on radio, tv or in a restaurant or elevator. 

Rate: Vary, depending on amount, length, and type of use. Network, TV, beats, an elevator.

Says Who?: Negotiated between the performing rights organizations (ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC) and those using music in a public venue.


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