This masterclass provides an overview of the songs business and the music publishing sector. We look at how song rights work, the crucial role of collective licensing, and how songs generate revenue in 2024. For each key revenue stream, we look at recent trends and how the money flows. Plus we consider the role of the music publisher and how publishing deals work.
This masterclass is in six sections:
Copyright basics
Song revenues
Collective licensing
How revenues are managed
Music publishers
Publishing deals