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Royalties & Revenue
Intermediate

How to Register with a P.R.O.

Unlock the full revenue potential of your music by mastering Performing Rights Organizations (P.R.O.s). This course covers everything from understanding different types of royalties to choosing the right P.R.O. for your needs. You'll learn how to register your works, maximize your royalty collections, and ensure you're getting paid for every performance of your music.

10 episodes
4 hours
892 students
4.9 rating

What You'll Learn

  • Understand how P.R.O.s work and their role in the music industry
  • Learn about different types of royalties and collection methods
  • Master the registration process for major P.R.O.s
  • Discover strategies to maximize your royalty collections
  • Compare BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, and SoundExchange
  • Implement best practices for ongoing royalty management

Course Curriculum

10 episodes • 4 hours total length

Episode 1
18:45
How to Register with a P.R.O. - Overview
Get the lay of the land on maximizing your music income with P.R.O.s. In this kickoff, we'll explain what Performing Rights Organizations do, why every independent artist needs to register, and give you a sneak peek at each deep-dive chapter ahead.
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Episode 2
24:30
Introduction to Performing Rights Organizations (P.R.O.s)
What exactly is a P.R.O., and how do they fit into today's music ecosystem? We'll define the role of BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, and SoundExchange, explore how they license public performances, and show you why they're the linchpin between your art and your revenue.
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Episode 3
27:15
Types of Royalties Collected by P.R.O.s
Not all royalties are created equal. Dive into mechanical, performance, synchronization, and digital royalties—learn who collects what, when, and how, and why tracking each stream of income is critical for your bottom line.
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Episode 4
32:20
How to Register with a P.R.O.
Stop leaving money on the table. We walk you through choosing the right P.R.O. for your sound, creating your account, submitting your works, and monitoring your dashboard—step by clear step—so you can hit "submit" with total confidence.
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Episode 5
29:45
Maximizing Your Royalties with P.R.O.s
Registration is just the beginning. Discover pro tips for monitoring performances, understanding payout schedules, correctly reporting collaborations and splits, and using tools like TuneCore or SongTrust to make sure every play turns into a payment.
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Episode 6
26:30
Comparing Major U.S. P.R.O.s
BMI vs. ASCAP vs. SESAC vs. SoundExchange—what sets them apart? We break down membership costs, service models, payout frequencies, and exclusive perks so you can pick the organization that aligns best with your career goals.
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Episode 7
22:15
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Myth-busting time. Can you register with multiple P.R.O.s? How much do fees really cost? What happens if you switch? Tune in for rapid-fire answers to the most common registration and royalty questions independent artists face.
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Episode 8
20:45
Course Conclusion and Next Steps
You've got the know-how—now put it into action. We recap key lessons, outline a checklist for ongoing royalty tracking, and share strategies to expand your P.R.O. reach globally so you never miss a dime again.
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Episode 9
25:30
How to Add Songs to Your P.R.O. Account
It's time to claim what's yours. In this episode, we detail how to input your song metadata, add co-writers and split percentages correctly, and ensure your ownership is accurately reflected—so every collaborator gets paid on every play.
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Episode 10
28:15
Claiming Tracks and Ensuring Proper Registration
What if someone else already registered your song? Learn how to claim performances and radio plays, submit live setlists, and correct common registration errors—so no royalty dollar slips through the cracks.
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Your Instructor

Music Industry Expert

Seasoned music business professional specializing in royalty collection and P.R.O. relationships.

Royalty Collection Specialist
P.R.O. Consultant
Music Revenue Strategist
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