WAKE UP Musicians: Time to Choose a P.R.O. (ASCAP vs BMI vs SESAC)

[@ronpatton9424]

I'm with ASCAP as a publisher and with BMI as a writer and publisher.

[@EliteMusicCoaching]

ASCAP, BMI - you're playing the music industry like a symphony with those dual memberships!

[@yellowredblue]

Thank you for the info

[@EliteMusicCoaching]

You bet!

[@iamdimasm]

Hi, do you know of any ASCAP payment methods for artists living outside the US? I don't have a direct bank account in the US and I can't find an answer to this question. Maybe you have an answer? Thank you in advance

[@otterpawkit]

Thank you so much for sharing your insight on this topic. I've been struggling between BMI or ASCAP as a new artist and you've made the decision really easy haha.

[@EliteMusicCoaching]

You're so welcome!

[@RobinOHerinBlues]

this is great except you need to update it now that BMI is for-profit and has a cost to join...

[@nathanielbenford7928]

Only for new signees? Or do you pay no matter how long you been with them?

[@RobinOHerinBlues]

@@nathanielbenford7928 they are not charging to join, if you are asking about publishing that costs $150 for ascap and bmi...not a joining fee.

[@jermainemichael5884]

I signed up with BMI about 3 years ago. Glad I chose wisely years ago

[@officialsylent1565]

Went on BMI it’s 75$ to join

[@EliteMusicCoaching]

Thanks yes they changed this in 2023 I believe

[@jamesj9998]

I've read that if you don't have a publisher, you need to register with a PRO both as a songwriter and a publisher. Is that correct, and would have to pay the fee twice?

[@EliteMusicCoaching]

This video addresses this question ! 3 Reasons Every Musician Must Become a Publisher kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYqspo2qfJWrsK8

[@jamesj9998]

@@EliteMusicCoaching I'm really not interested in establishing an LLC. I did that for a book, and it wasn't worth it. I assume if my music gets a decent return I could create an LLC later. My main question is if I don't have a publisher how do I get the songwriter and publishing royalty from the PRO?

[@SteviePunxxxter]

Thanks for this vid, Jody!!! You guys are really out there changing lives! I really appreciate your mission to serve us independent artists… much respect 🫡

[@EliteMusicCoaching]

Thank you so much!

[@nicoamadovega]

Great video and guidance Jody!! Thanks for the effort!! ✨🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🫶🏻

[@EliteMusicCoaching]

Glad it was helpful!