How to Copyright a Song : What a Music Publisher Does

[SongCreator71]

Well, I need to get my SONG'S on the roll

[qweedrive]

Can I create my own publishing company, and how then do I get EMI or ASCAP to collect the $? Appreciate if you can explain this, bcz there are ppl outside USA who can make good music that should sell with the right marketing and vocalists. So please help me out and every other person in my position. Thanks

[EyeCandyKamel]

Thank you Antonio

This helps me.

[crookcostello5]

MAN FUKK EXERT VILLAGE.. they never tell you anything. its always some bullshit that has a little to do with what you want to do but the never actually tell you what you want to know... and this guy is a fukkin douche bag who seems like hes bragging on writing this 1 girls song, cool you wrote lyrics to a song that got put on, BUT HOW IN ANY MOTHERFUKKIN WAY DID YOU TELL ME HOW TO COPYRIGHT A SONG YOU FUKKIN MUFF CABBAGE RU PAUL LOOKIN MOTHER FUKK!!! EXPERT VILLAGE SHOULD BE SHOT!! ALL OF THEM!!

[fnkdrmmr]

i hate the pre ads.

[adris277]

ha ha

[damijoshua]

hi there, quick question.

i have just done a few songs in a recording studio where i paid for the session at the end of the session,i got a recordable cd with the tracks on it. is that cd the master tape? if not can i claim it off of the studio?can i go ahead with pursuing a career with the tracks and do shows and stuff please help.

[germanymary]

hey i dont write the words for that expertvillige does.

[kdtheballa]

You really didn't show anyone how to copyright a song. But you did tell us who will collect monies from the copyrights though.

[DJEsca1]

We get it. Its a Million dollar martinez production, you dont have so say it a hundred times. Unless you were trying to show the most obnoxious way to copyright a song for free.

[jeffjeanmcdonald123]

Does BMI take out a percentage..who pays BMI.

[Capeau]

ofcourse they do

[RevelationWarriors]

@jeffjeanmcdonald123 radio stations, youtube and other networks pay bmi. it's not much, but if you choose to release pop like hits, it accumulates.

[badcrooner]

search " badcrooner " on youtube to hear Pete Russell's moving new christmas song " At this time of year " written for the lost, the lonely and anyone who's not at home for Christmas

[DJEsca1]

Id rather not

[piercedbydave]

It doesnt tell you how to, lame! copyrighting is easy, look up "sr form" on the u.s. library of congress website. SR stands for sound recording. You can print out the form, fill it out and mail it with your CD of the recorded music, there is a fee, last time I copyrighted it was $30. In about 6 months you get your certificate! easy! This guy is talking strictly about publishing rights, completely different story. If you want to know more message me.

[torawfordiz]

can u be a writer and publisher on the bmi site

[torawfordiz]

IS BMI FREE

[arrowheadwater11]

Im a song writer I write all types of music I wrote this election song and put it on itunes myself.I really want to shop my music to get paid but don't no how check out my song title voice of change artist is emr thanks.