MUSIC ROYALTIES Q AND A

[@tyniacoats]

UPDATE: A PRODUCER CAN ALSO GET MECHANICALS THROUGH A PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATOR! I have a video explaining this starting at 2:34 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4CYkoOqbc-lqdU AGAIN, SORRY FOR THE SPORADIC #MUSICMONEYMONDAY POSTS! I'm working on it, be gentle with me lol.

[@veganvocalist4782]

We just appreciate ANY of your valuable time and understand you have a life and you are focused on attaining your own goals too . Which we are behind you on too. I am confident you are doing well in your goals /studies etc and always will do very well as you are smart , switched on , have a strong character , charismatic personality and a giving generous tenacious spirit. Your kindness is very much valued and certainly NOT taken for granted, Be well my friend

[@tyniacoats]

@@youngsantiago Lol yup you're right, I do! I'm going to make a conscious effort to not say sorry in my videos anymore.

[@tyniacoats]

@@veganvocalist4782 Wow this is honestly one of the nicest comments I've ever received. I truly appreciate you saying all of this to me. I am very big on reaching my goals and creating a life where I am personally fulfilled, which fulfillment for me requires much giving/sharing! We are all on this journey together and it is so important to help each other out, build each other up, and not break others down. Thank you for being on the side where we build each other up, it makes things a whole lot easier for many of us!

[@phineesrobert417]

WE APPRECIATE YOU!!!

[@kingjamesthesavage]

Hey good morning I recently got accepted into a music library and I needed a lil help filling out the contract for the library it states to check rather I want to opt in or opt out on blanket license which should I check?

[@DaCleva1]

I swear I'm about to binge watch all of your videos like its a Netflix series,lol.I learn so much.👍🏿👍🏿.

[@tyniacoats]

Haha that's amazing. Binge away! :)

[@PiLarTheStarlet]

Sis said fuck BMI, I’m about to get this real KZbin monaaaaaaayyyyyy💰💰💰💰thanks for everything, you really do help us out!

[@BEATSBYTHEMOB]

Brilliant Mind ✨🦋✨

[@TTellin]

Man! She’s gorgeous

[@veganvocalist4782]

Isn't she ....now CONCENTRATE ;D)))

[@wtn13967]

U noticed that too? But fr tho let’s focus

[@lifeafternarcissism]

Man I totally agree - its like she is only talking to me lol Juzt Marquez The Positive Rapper

[@janessaaguinaldo712]

Omg Tynia I missed you! & YAY a new video!! 😍😍 you’re the best ❤️

[@tyniacoats]

Awww feels good to be missed! I missed you all too :)

[@VTVvitotelevision]

Loved this video, can’t wait to watch more. I’ve been trying to figure all of this out forever! In need of help 😁🙏🏻

[@SteveHarmony3]

Great video! Thank you for the information!

[@Michael-jp3qe]

When you use the word "registered," what do you mean? Copyright? With a PRO? If you mean with PROs, can I register all of my songs and release one at a time to the public?

[@davidrotimi]

Loved this! Thank you! I think answering specific questions is very important!

[@FlukeWayne]

And I’m back again beloved xo 💕💕

[@Thir13eenBeatz]

Thanks Tynia😀

[@javynbooth2226]

Let me tell you I’ve been binging these very informative videos. And I wanted to say thank you. Ima have to rewatch them cause it’s a lot of info but thank you so much

[@tyniacoats]

I am so happy to hear that! You are welcome :)

[@beatsbymusician-composer]

Thank you, Tynia. 🙏

[@peersonile]

LITT !!!! GRIND MODE

[@LawlessGhost]

To watch you and learn is a win win 😊

[@jeffreykirton1780]

Is there currently a retro based system to assist creators with retrieving unpaid historical royalties. Is there a statute of limitations on royalty payouts? Is there a 3rd party company who audits the PRO’s, digital distributors, and publishing admins.

[@flowdigonthetrack9404]

Love it 💯😎

[@tyniacoats]

Thank you!

[@libertyMIH]

In one of your videos you stated that a bmi member should also have a publishing company even if that member has a publishing administrator. Long story short, I'm a songwriter registered with bmi and I'm signed up with Tunecore publishing administration. Tunecore says that I shouldn't register my compositions with bmi once I register them with tunecore. According to Tunecore they will register my compositions with bmi for me. 1. Do I still need a publisher account or publishing company with bmi though I have Tunecore publishing administration and, 2. Should I still register my compositions with bmi after registering them with Tunecore publishing administration?

[@jcorpus209]

You already know we love you! Can you possibly make a video of artists covering a song, or when producer samples a melody.? It’s so confusing for me.

[@michaelsarabia2891]

At 3.46 "change something up just a little bit". Are you encouraging people to break the law? You are absolutely not allowed to alter a copyrighted work, unless you have permission to do so. (Preferably in writing from the copyright owner)

[@Incoreporation]

You’re awesome all together, will most likely go with BMI because of you

[@KadrianThomas]

Great video, thank you for sharing

[@georgesmith5005]

Beauty only skin deep this woman has brains appreciate all that helpful tips wonderful video

[@kyrellbailey]

Gems... the information is vital

[@LVSkinny]

You so prettyyyyy 😍

[@TonyTtheProducer]

Thanks 🙏

[@veganvocalist4782]

Again thank you Tynia for your time and energy ;D Hope you get chance to read and answer my questions in your other video's . Enjoy your day and to help with your sleep a few drops of lavender oil near your bed or on the pillow will help or fresh lavender ( if you like the smell) , also eat some lettuce b4 you sleep or blend some and drink. Also look into Diatomaceous ( spelling may be incorrect ) Earth , which you take in water, juice or a smoothie is meant to aid good sleep and has MANY other health benefits . Would imagine you probably already know about all these things . Take good care : )

[@KriosRecordsLLC]

Another fire video! And yes I shared. Now for my questions. Could you talk about price points for tracks and stems? What would be a good range for an up and coming producer that is asked about his or hers rates? Should it be a per hour type thing or a lump some? I’ve heard some producers say they will treat the creation of a track like a job. Example: They work 10 - 14 hours per week on a track at $50 an hour and then charge the buyer $500 or more for the track. Or, I have heard some producers will just put a flat rate on the track and charge anywhere from $500 to $10,000 or more. It just seems that someone just starting out should start with a feasible rate. Thoughts? No rush at all because I know you are ridiculously busy. We all appreciate your guidance. Peace!

[@ShemikaCampbell]

Yesssssss! That Clarifies A LOT!!!!! Thank You So much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tyniacoats]

Yayyy you are welcome! I hope it helps you with your music career because you definitely have the "it" factor! :)

[@ShemikaCampbell]

Oh my goodness that means so much coming from someone with your decorated background! I’ll be sure to let you hear my final product before it’s released, AND make sure we are doing everything right by watching your videos on EVERY that we will be running into 🤗

[@s.harris9094]

Eternal 👍🏾

[@jordan0083]

In a video, could you explain what mechanical royalties are?

[@jonniequezt9105]

my question is copyrighting the lyrics that have been written in a song?

[@richwalker7348]

Are mechanical royalties part of distributing revenue or publishing revenue? Is Henry Fox Agency a Publishing Company only for Producers or for Artists as well? What's the difference between BMI and Henry Fox Agency?

[@ryansixxo9246]

More videos please!!! Your my favourite recent find on KZbin!!

[@EliMagidsLuxuryHomes]

Super Video Tynia ! Panthers on an upswing !

[@tyniacoats]

Yessss, you remember!!! He is killing it! :)

[@digitaltrackz]

Quick question, if you produce a song are you responsible for registering the song or does the artist do that? and is it ok to have multiple registrations of a song say if the producer and artist register the same song? Thanks in advance

[@brianhiggins4614]

Tynia, Thank you for the video. I am new to the music industry, and I need to speak to some one who can set me straight on all the royalties and copyright issues. I am a cover musician, I play classical guitar. Most of the music I play, and record, is in the public domain, having been written before 1922, as I learned from a website Distrokid sent me to. Some of the music I play is "anonymous' the composer is unknown; also called 'traditional'. This music is in the public domain, but are there any copyright issues I should watch out for? And what about the book that I got the sheet music from? Do I owe royalties to the book publisher or author for any of these pieces in the public domain? Some of my material is copyrighted, and I understand I have to pay royalties to use that. Do I owe anything to the book publisher and author in that case? If I make an arrangement of a copyrighted work, do I need to write it down on paper? I understand my arrangement can be protected by copyright, so if I perform it on a sound recording, I can get some royalties for that, while still having to pay royalties to the copyright owner of the original work. Should I clear my playlist with a lawyer before recording ? Thank you so much for taking the time to read this.

[@KyleOBrienmusic]

your videos are superb, thank you. quick question: I'm a musician in several bands that have put out records with me on them, what are my rights as a musician on a track?

[@catskillrapschannel]

I would love ❤️ to write songs in your room. You inspire Me.

[@headmedia8380]

I become wealthy. I will definitely donate to your channel.

[@YakDiezel]

Hi. today is the first time I\ve seen your page here and I am glad you're here! so far i've watched at least three of these great info. I am with BMI and have a couple releases but i'm still making mistakes and as soon as i can figure this out i will have loads of questions for you!lol

[@KristinDLLewis]

Hi Tynia I was wondering if you could do explain how to split the. Song because I notice that BMI does a share of 200 as opposed to the flat 100 figure. Also what happens if only one songwriter registers their share in the song but not the other songwriters does that person get paid regardless of whether the other songwriters registered the song with their own PRO's or does one only get paid after everyone registers their splits? I would really appreciate your feedback on these two questions when you're able to respond I completely understand your hectic schedule 🙏Thanks a mill

[@tyniacoats]

Hi Kristin! I actually already have a video on this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpXSgqCvfNB-lZI :)

[@KristinDLLewis]

@@tyniacoats Thanks a million I will review!! Keep up the good work and thank you for replying 🙌🙏

[@awalkwithrobinsonwave5144]

if some take a 30or 60 second ring tone looped to the length 2:30 mix and a pop artist sing on the song?

[@tjay9327]

Quick question my beat contract says I own 50% of writer royalty and he owns 50% of writers royalty and he owns 100% of publishing. If writing and publishing are connected how does this work?

[@otisgould3305]

I apologize for sending an email without your permission. I tried to get the list of music libraries you mentioned in an earlier video. I hit the link but never saw the information. Please help. Thank you for all that you’re doing. YOU ROCK!!!!!

[@billychelagat3835]

Thanks for the help,may God bless you

[@LaysiaPrincess]

Thank you for this information! Highly helpful! If I'm starting/have my own Publishing company, does it need to be a "legit" one? Like actually legally registered as a business? Same with a record label too (does it need to be registered as a business), or is a name enough? Thank you for reading! Continued blessings unto you beloved!!!

[@catskillrapschannel]

I would love ❤️ to write songs in your room. You could inspire great songs.

[@tontdare2238]

You are awesome Tynia! I am a songwriter but not with a publishing company. My co-writers tho are in a publishing company. Performance is ok 50-50 through our PRO's but how are the mechanicals split?? how do I know that when I register the song on my PRO?

[@mosescarrero419]

If I make a beat and somebody sings on it Do we have to copyright it separately the beat and the lyrics

[@chyloon8151]

Law school & still takes times to do these videos! Yass

[@catskillmc]

You get a like from me. Thank you. That top looks amazing on you.

[@ernmoneywrightdjrubbacity1723]

🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊thanks for the information

[@marcellc6833]

Does this apply to DJ's as well?

[@marckell2882]

What are all the royalties you can collect from being a independent artist?

[@louzdonmanagemant]

i like this video. enjoy watching it. very useful.thks Tynia. greetings from Indonesia. success for you always.

[@lionelwalker6216]

Hey I just want to say thank you for all the information you have put out there for us 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tyniacoats]

You are welcome! Thanks for the support :)

[@kushantiksentertainment]

great info as usual thanks

[@ShammuaMekonnen]

Hi, thanks for the answers you gave. Master Recording royalties and, owning the Master Recording......... that answer is not clear in my head........You are the singer only, do you get Master Recording Royalties or, do you own the Master Recording, equally with the composer/producer or, both, only as the recording artiste ????? there seems to be a difference, 1. getting master recording royalties and, 2. owning the master recording.

[@josefvillarama4250]

As a producer/songwriter is it necessary to have publishing?

[@investbig3760]

Hello hope you are well✌️✌️ I have 2 questions 1- is there anyway or any sort that paying a Song composer without being publichist in the music industry? 2- can a non US resedent be apart of these platforms below ?? -Sesac -BMI -aseap

[@Devmcfly2]

Baby girl is pretty AF 😍

[@JohnnyVegaMusic]

Them cans 😂😻

[@taehughestv3928]

Do a video about VEVO and how you get paid please

[@REAL2TRUTH]

Awesome info ty... question: i have register all my songs and i have 2 accounts for music n songwriting how do I know if the songs are being played

[@2random542]

Hey tynia respect yo hustle and information. Love💯

[@Wildenfree]

You’re really animated Tynia! 🤪🙌🏾 it’s awesome lol Great advice for the questions covered!

[@anthonystarr668]

She's just being the cutete, that she is. . .

[@terrylaster3606]

you're the truth/love this info, yess

[@anthonystarr668]

Are you in Atlanta. And do you you still work at BMI. . . .

[@AlexandreMartin]

Hey, I really like this video. I have a quick question tho. If I am the lyricist and performer of my songs and I collab with a producer, As a self publisher, do I owe my part of the writers cut (let’s say 50 % ) + the 50% publisher part? So that would mean I owe 75% of the song royalties?

[@staydownpromo]

Great info..keep up the good work 💪🏾 #StayDownPromo ⚓..

[@tyniacoats]

Thanks for being so supportive!

[@samuelwtuiolemotu2826]

Are planning to be an Entertainment Lawyer

[@damonsta80]

Your answer for question 1 should be the performer gets mechanical royalties period ..secondly a person that doesn’t write the song and just perform the song cannot get writers credit ..you perform it same as a actor a actor does not get credit for the scrip of of a movie ..next thing the you if your the performer and it’s your voice on the record and you didn’t write the song you can’t own any part of the mastering of that song ..this is why a producer or record company can easily get someone to cover the song and when it’s cover by another artist the original perform doesn’t get anything ..all of what your talking about is under the copyright law i am not taking away from your knowledge of the publishing area of the business but this what your talking about is all under the copyright law two different things in a sense ..if you go to court as a perform and demand all this extra money for credit for writing and son on and having a % of the masters and you did not contribute to the melody or written content or the any part of the beat to the song you perform your claim will not stand...that’s just facts..love your channel as always and this is what it is all about learning from each other I hope you have learn this much from me as I have learn something about publishing from you and if is one thing I know is the copyright law when it comes to music music business.

[@tyniacoats]

I appreciate your info too, but that is actually not correct. Mechanical Royalties get paid to PUBLISHERS and publishers then pay out to writers because that is who publishers sign. In regard to your statements about master recordings, I was answering a question for a performing artist who will be performing songs from HER OWN album/EP, not a cover of someone else's songs. This is not the same situation as what you're talking about. & just FYI, many big name artists who do not technically write their songs, give themselves writers credit even though they did not technically write the song. As long as the writers/producers are ok with this, it is fine. I worked for the biggest performing rights organization in the world and dealt directly with royalties and copyright in the US and all over the world internationally. I've seen the contracts of many of the biggest names in music and am well aware of what can and cannot be done. You don't have to take my word as gospel if you believe otherwise, you are definitely entitled to run your music business as you see fit! I'm just educating people with the knowledge that I have.

[@damonsta80]

Tynia Coats yes I wish you had made that clear (only if the writer or producer is ok with them getting credit )..you made it sound as if the perform can just automatically do it on their own in the video and it’s not so ..you have to make it more clear next time but see how you took the time and think when you wrote back your thoughts here are more clear and understandable ..but in any case I agree with you ..a performer can get extra benefits only if the writers or producer agree to let them have some shared rights..also mechanical right does pay out to the to whom it is listed to ..publishers ,writers ,producers and the perform ..whom ever is filling out the sheet when doing it for a song must put the perform name included this is so that on paper you BMI /ASCAP know who is the performer on it ..and every time that record is played the perform gets something from the mechanical that’s comes in ..the label should make sure of that once money is paid out ..for example a well known international artist which I won’t name ..I have seen where she has nothing to do with the song that she sung but only to perform it and still collect a check from mechanical rights pay out period ..so radio plays ..streaming and downloads a % of those goes to the performer(who didn’t write or produce the song) ...now some label don’t do that and that’s cheating the performer but when exposed in court will be force to pay a % of that back to the perform because as long as the paper work is done correctly everyone involve in the song will be covered.But love your channel once again and you and I know this is music business and it’s ever changing and from laws to music it is all ever changing so keep up the good work I see and feel ya ..much love sister I support you bless.

[@teegreenburg]

What state are you located?

[@sandEffect]

I’m trying to be a good schoolboy and listen but I keep getting distracted with the fineness.

[@jjose100ify]

Hey, can you talk about how to get a publishing deal

[@taehughestv3928]

Will you ever be apart of somebody team ?

[@eberhard1991]

Are you based in L.A. now?

[@benjiebarker]

do you know why spotify didnt pay me this month?

[@rosegold-beats]

how could she know ?? contact whoever is responsible for paying you.

[@versessmusic9634]

Ok, no mre emails... But we need your help, please...

[@tyniacoats]

haha no emails unless I tell you to email me. You can DM me on IG and I will give you my email address. :)

[@agentcalm]

As a songwriter I have to say there is no way in hell i will let an artist take any writer royalties or put their name down as a writer. I get writer credit, the publisher gets the publishing and the artist get's their share . I pitch songs to the Nashville scene writers don't share writing credits with anyone who did not co-write the song. Nor will they let the artist make any changes to the work. Otherwise every singer out there would be making changes to lyrics when they go into the studio and then try to claim writer's credits.

[@agentcalm]

@Anne Day That's true Anne..but you only get a third if the writer gives permission. No one regardless of how famous can simply change a lyric, call the writer and say they want a share of the writer's royalties. It is true that a lot of writers allow the artist do this just to get the cut. They feel getting a cut is worth surrendering some of their royalties. Me? I wouldn't agree to it personally.

[@agentcalm]

@Anne Day Im not actually from Nashville but regardless of location...go to about 3:25 to 4:30 of the vid. She's answering the first questions and says "a lot of artists dont write but end up getting a share of the writer's royalties". Not without the writer's consent they wont. She then advises the person who asked the question to always get you name on the writer's share. She even advises to make a change when recording the song so you claim you were part of the creation. Again, I'm simply making the point that if you were an artist recording a song I wrote and you came to me having listened to this girl and said "I'd like to change a couple of lines and get a share of thew writer's cut". My answer would be no. You can have your artists normal share i.e. mechanicles but you are not a co writer. Anyway. I'm done here Anne. We probably wont see eye to eye on this and these forum arguments and can go on. Have a great weekend.

[@brianhiggins4614]

@@agentcalm @Xave, do you know how arrangers get paid? since I understand arrangements are entitled to copyright.

[@agentcalm]

@@brianhiggins4614 Hi Brian. I'm not actually familiar with that term. Do you mean arranger in the same way as production? By default no one is entitled to copyright except the writers. I have heard that some of the top producers manage to get deals whereby they do actually get royalties. Perhaps their argument is that their production skills are part of the creation of the work. But I'd say it's only the very top guys manage to pull that off. Mind you, there are a lot of producers who do actually co write with the artist. Taylor Swifts producer has co written some of her hits to the best of my knowledge.

[@brianhiggins4614]

@@agentcalm I think I need to speak with a lawyer. I play and wish to record music which is in the public domain, but the sheet music I am using is a specific arrangement that some one published in recent decades. In some cases the music was transcribed from violin to guitar ( my instrument). From my brief study of copyright law, I have seen that arrangements can be copyright protected. From : www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html 103. Subject matter of copyright: Compilations and derivative works (a) The subject matter of copyright as specified by section 102 includes compilations and derivative works, but protection for a work employing preexisting material in which copyright subsists does not extend to any part of the work in which such material has been used unlawfully. (b) The copyright in a compilation or derivative work extends only to the material contributed by the author of such work, as distinguished from the preexisting material employed in the work, and does not imply any exclusive right in the preexisting material. The copyright in such work is independent of, and does not affect or enlarge the scope, duration, ownership, or subsistence of, any copyright protection in the preexisting material. Arrangements are derivative works, and the only copyright the arranger can claim is their contribution. How such an arranger ever gets royalty for their contribution is not at all clear to me.

[@versessmusic9634]

My team loves your work. How can we get your services. We can use your expertise

[@tyniacoats]

Happy to hear!

[@Grand_Gulla]

Can u be my manager?

[@aaronthompson1007]

I emailed you...then watched this video lol. Otherwise I would have respected your wishes. I think you're awesome. I would like to work with you some day in some capacity. -Rumy @rumi1 on BandLab

[@tyniacoats]

Lol well I appreciate you being able to come back & comment to let me know haha, thank you though!

[@aaronthompson1007]

You would be such a great manager. I would guess you to be a Leo.

[@LRProductionsllc]

I’m going to hire you as my lawyer when you graduate

[@STONEDECISION]

I giving people crappy advice. You didn’t write the song you get nothing. Switching it up a few things don’t make you a writer. I can tell you don’t write. Do you know what coming up with a concept, a melody and finding the right words are like. Especially when you craft meaning into what you do. You have to be huge to ask me for that cause your brand would sell the song by itself.

[@tyniacoats]

I am actually a songwriter, so your assumption is wrong. Whether you want to believe it or not, many big name artists give themselves some of the writers credit even though they did not truly write the song. & they do this for the very reason you just stated in your own comment, b/c it is their brand that is selling the song! I also mentioned that if a writer/producer takes issue with this, then they can just negotiate publishing credit instead. It's a business and all open for negotiation, which is how there are so many cautionary tales in the music industry where many musicians/writers/producers end up getting NOTHING. But hey, I'm just a girl giving "crappy advice" with years of experience working on the inside. Who am I to tell a commenter who provided no credentials, who came on my video, that they are incorrect? :)

[@STONEDECISION]

You are right. They can ask. They are not changing anything on my song. They are not owning anything on my song. That’s why I don’t even bother approaching recording artist anymore. It’s easy to take something that’s already created. The melody, personality, the emotion the concept. Easy to come along and say you want to change something just to say you write something. Easy. But never understand the cost of writing that song the emotional time and sacrifices that go into some songs. If the song has value to the singer it has value to any singer who can sing that song. If you do have a brand like Beyoncé we can talk about it a little. But since I don’t write simply for money it’s not a long conversation. Yes your advice is good for majority of people but I guess not for someone like me. So calling ur advice crappy is harsh. Cause am the walk away from the cash type. And since I don’t even write for artist that’s not working for me directly I should have kept my fingers still.

[@STONEDECISION]

I know what I am at this juncture in my life. What it has cost to be here. I don’t get swept away with the current

[@jazzylamel]

she talks sooooo fast... ; \ but good common sense info thou.