Music Publishing is one of the most misunderstood areas of the music business. In this quick and painless video, Songspace co-founder Jesse Feister breaks it down to the very basics.
What are the different ways a song can make revenue? What are the different types of rights tied to songwriting? Why do restaurants have to pay to play background music? All of these questions are answered and more.
This is part 1 of a 3 part series on Music Publishing basics, brought to you by our friends at Songspace.
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Portrait of American country music singer and songwriter Tim Malchak at Farm Aid in Ames, Iowa, April 24, 1993. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images)
