HOW TO GET PAID FOR COVER SONGS

HOW TO GET PAID FOR COVER SONGS
(with Larry Mills from WeAreTheHits.com)
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Podcast Episode #217
Cover songs are a great way to build an audience, and with the proper license, you can get paid. In this episode of the podcast, Rick speaks with Larry Mills from We Are The Hits. They discuss what you need in order to monetize your cover songs on KZbin. They also take a glance at where they feel Facebook will be when it comes to monetization of music.
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[@RickBarkerMusic]

What was your biggest takeaway from today's video? Will you be checking out wearethehits.com to help with monetizing your cover songs? Let me know in the comments below!

[@xi_laxmisharma_c282]

Sir I have started writing my own songs and want to become a Hollywood singer....i am from INDIA I also sing cover songs and play guitar. Am a beginner in writing songs and playing it on guitar

[@kionyaf7408]

Yes I will

[@kionyaf7408]

I do a lot of song’s on smule and always thought it was just a Karoke channel ,now I’m realizing all the duets I’m doing people are getting paid off me

[@PaulCapps]

Yes , I will use wearethehits.

[@rainajoanne]

Is the "We Are The Hits" legit? I just want to make sure I will not get scammed? Could you please make videos of real people who gets results from We Are The Hits?

[@glennamberson6630]

This video REALLY gave me a shot of juice. For the longest time I was uneasy about putting covers up because I was afraid of copyright - this seems to be a service that is able to maintain the ability to for people like me to cover the songs we love and allow the artists to still make their end of the share. Thanks for this episode!

[@RBnewsRevue]

Thank you so so so much. Now I know what I need to know.

[@Abelmusic]

Yay! So excited to hear about this. I have a whole library of cover songs I uploaded years ago I'm excited to see if they can monetize some of the videos I already have up. Thank you so much for being us this information.

[@JessicaRoi99]

I have a couple of parodies and minor key covers of classic country songs that I've been wanting to release but have been afraid of legalities. This video was very helpful, thank you!!!

[@cselenaproject4116]

That was really super informative 😍 Thank You!

[@joonxciv]

Mr Barker. What about Derivative work? I heard when you CHANGE the melody or lyrics and REMAKE the song in your own way its not considered a Cover song any more and so we would need a different kind of Permission???? How do we get THAT permission? Because I do Derivate works, I guess lol. I thought I was doing covers, I guess I havent been. Im not monetizing or anything but I Wanted to Post my Remakes to Streaming services so that my listeners and viewers can just play them without having to go to youtube Thanks a lot Rick, we all love the channel you are helping plenty of people with it. Love from Cali! XD

[@ronalyncaingcoy499]

This is really helpful because I'm planning to cover more songs. Thank you.

[@marto7450]

definitely something im going to add to my grind. Thanks rick!

[@ramseypetersson9407]

amazing! very informative.

[@RanchoPistoPesca]

This video was very informative and gives a great deal of value to us independent artists . I will be checking out your channel for more information. Thanks!

[@soulsingercoach]

15:48s My music is distributed by CD baby and if I get a copyright claim on my own music, they need to clear it for me. Was shocking at first but this is reality in copyright - they're doing it for my benefit at the end of the day!

[@Bea-ed8db]

This is great! Thank you :)

[@Freak.Studios]

Informative, but WHERE are the songs that WATH uploads? What search term do I use to actually SEE a song they have uploaded? Is it branded under the Artist or WATH?

[@JosephDanoUrmeneta]

so informative, thanks but there no information how much per song for the license, I didn't see on their website

[@BILLYMORGAN1971]

Ohhhhhhh THAT'S why my Lyin' Eyes cover song was flagged. I had no idea. It used to be on KZbin publishers sometimes shared revenue. That happened on another channel when I covered Led Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven. Don Henley can block a WATH upload but not if someone just negotiated a fee with say Harry Fox. He should lighten up ha! Just so he knows I sung a bunch of Eagles songs all year long on my front lawn. Got good reviews :D

[@mikegmusic]

I’m finding lots of negative opinions after searching deeper into WATH. Lots saying no email response after reaching out many times….? Not a good look.

[@suzannegrandma1150]

Is it the same for anyone (international) or just US for cover songs.

[@RanchoPistoPesca]

We are the hits grants for KZbin only correct? It doesn't allow you to upload your video to Facebook.

[@edwindubon1865]

Why hasn't We Are The Hits website and social media been updated in numerous years? Seems strange.

[@RickBarkerMusic]

maybe they are not around anymore

[@corysanon7084]

What if we get an instrumental audio from KZbin & make a cover with it. Are we allowed to upload it to WeAreTheHits?

[@RickBarkerMusic]

you will have to ask We are the hits

[@luciocarosaxplayer]

Wearethehits are not replying my emails

[@CustomTaylor]

my question is can i make a cover and get the full rights no claim on youtube with we are the hits music is 60s stuff i will be doing

[@meowchat6175]

You're better off uploading your cover songs directly to KZbin and automatically getting shared revenue with the record label. WATH will take your portion of the shared revenue and give you the breadcrumbs. Wake up!

[@CustomTaylor]

@@meowchat6175 doesn’t work like that just shows what you know haha

[@meowchat6175]

A waka waka🐻

[@mattjordmusic]

22:33 - What's Shakin'?

[@MikeLesterCH]

I have my account at WATH. Am not sure recently, I haven't received any response from them for the two covers I sent them. Been about 3 weeks. Normally, it take a day or two. Also copyright claim thatz supposed to be cleared already. Seems the site is quiet these months. No email reply. But I find WATH helpful.

[@musicofcharlton]

I have the same concern.

[@clocktownresident5709]

Did you upload the cover through them or send them to their email for them to claim them?

[@elperroperrito9109]

is the service still working? their web is really outdated as their top charts, and their twitter only have one post of 2019 and the rest of 2016. Ty in advance

[@DohertyMusic]

I was really interested in this, but then you mentioned Beastie Boys in a negative light.