Navigating the Industry: A Free Webinar for Music Creators
Every creator needs to understand the music business, and it can be overwhelming. Royalties, PROs, publishing, splits, contracts... where do you even start?
That's why we hosted a free webinar to walk you through it.
What You'll Learn
Session 1: Royalties 101
Understanding how money flows in the music industry:
- Mechanical royalties: When your songs are reproduced
- Performance royalties: When your songs are played publicly
- Sync licensing: When your music is used in media
- Streaming royalties: How Spotify, Apple Music, etc. pay out
Session 2: Getting Registered
Setting yourself up to actually get paid:
- PRO registration (ASCAP, BMI, PRS, GEMA, etc.)
- Publisher registration
- SoundExchange and neighboring rights
- IPI numbers and why they matter
Session 3: Collaboration Essentials
Working with others without the drama:
- Split sheet basics
- Work-for-hire vs. collaboration
- Credit best practices
- Communication and documentation
Session 4: Building Your Career
Practical steps for growth:
- Portfolio management
- Professional presentation
- Networking effectively
- Common mistakes to avoid
Who This Is For
This webinar is for:
- Emerging producers figuring out the business side
- Songwriters wanting to understand publishing
- Artists collaborating for the first time
- Anyone confused by music industry jargon
Details
- Date: May 19, 2025
- Time: 6 PM CET / 12 PM EST
- Duration: 90 minutes + Q&A
- Cost: Free
- Format: Live on Zoom
Your Hosts
Our team has combined decades of experience in the music industry, from major labels to independent production. We've seen what works, what doesn't, and where most creators get stuck.
This Webinar Has Taken Place
The live session ran on May 19, 2025, so registration is closed. The topics above still matter every day you release music, and we keep covering them on the blog.
Have questions about any of these topics? Email us at hello@vandall.com and we'll do our best to help.
