Music Business Handbook and Career Guide
Web Exercises
Click on the following links. Please note these will open in a new window.
Who wrote your favorite song? Who is the publisher? You may have to check the websites of all three U.S. PROs to find the composition.
ASCAP ACE Title Search
http://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx
BMI Repertoire
http://repertoire.bmi.com/DisclaimerNew.asp?searchfor=&incWriters=&incPublishers=&incArtists=&incAltTitles=&TypeOfSearch=title
SESAC Repertory
http://www.sesac.com/Repertory/Terms.aspx
Nielsen BDS Stations
http://www.nielsen.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en/docs/solutions/measurement/radio/BDS_StationsMonitored.pdf
Download the list of radio stations monitored by Nielsen. Do they monitor your favorite radio broadcaster? What other stations in your city do they follow? What formats?
Does SoundExchange have money for you?
http://www.soundexchange.com/artist-copyright-owner/does-soundexchange-have-royalties-for-you/
Search for your name or that of your favorite artist or record label. Is SX holding unclaimed royalties? Don’t just sit there—get your money.