Navigating the Industry: A Free Webinar for Music Creators
Understanding the music business is crucial for every creator – but let's be honest, it can be overwhelming. Royalties, PROs, publishing, splits, contracts... where do you even start?
That's why we're hosting a free webinar to help you navigate it all.
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 perfect 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: [Event Date]
- Time: 6 PM CET / 12 PM EST
- Duration: 90 minutes + Q&A
- Cost: Free
- Format: Live on Zoom (recording available)
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.
Register Now
Sign up for the webinar to secure your spot. Space is limited, and you'll get:
- Live access to all sessions
- Recording to watch later
- Downloadable resources
- Direct Q&A with our team
Can't Make It Live?
No problem! Register anyway and we'll send you the recording. But live attendees get priority for Q&A.
Have specific questions you want covered? Email us at hello@vandall.com and we'll do our best to address them.