Hey everyone, it's Tami LaTrell! Check out my response to a songwriter question about indie labels not being recognized by the RIAA. Totally not true. All you have to do is register and become a member! Watch me explain above. Don't forget to subscribe to my Youtube...
Great news!! So it's just been announced that the US songwriter royalty rate from streaming companies will increase by 44% over the next five years following a victory ruling today by the Copyright Royalty Board! If you've been following my social media and website, then you...
Today's featured songwriter is the beautiful Diana Gordon who is responsible for penning the controversial "Becky with the good hair" line on Beyonce's "Sorry" single off the Lemonade LP. Check out her full interview with Entertainment Weekly as they uncover the creative process of writing for Beyonce...
The Recording Academy represents its 23,000 members: performers, songwriters, producers, engineers and other music professionals (no company members). As the only organization that represents the interest of all music creators, our platform is simple: Fair market pay for all music creators across all platforms. But while...
Hey Creators! In episode 4 of this 4 part series of The Writers Block, I talk with Jason Cerf from Songtrust and we walk you through step-by-step guide of joining Songtrust! We discuss: Step by step walk through of joining Songtrust. Understanding the backend of their...
Hey Creators! In episode 3 of this 4 part series of The Writers Block, I talk with Jason Cerf from Songtrust about understanding the types of publishing deals offered to songwriters and producers! We discuss: Different types of publishing deals Benefits of publishing deals Shift of...
Hey Creators! In episode 2 of this 4-part series of The Writers Block, I talk with Jason Cerf who explains the types of royalties that Songtrust collects. We discuss: Types of royalties they collect for you. How they advocate for your rights. How they can help with...
Hey Creators! In episode 1 of this 4-part series of The Writers Block, I talk with Jason Cerf who explains what Songtrust is all about and how they can help you collect your royalties! We discuss: What is Songtrust and what are they offering? How your...