Behind every song we love, there’s a world of teamwork and fair sharing. From song splitting to publishing rights, the magic of music goes beyond the melodies. Dive into the importance of these concepts in our latest blog.
What’s Song Splitting?
Imagine you and your friends are working on a cool project together. Each of you has a special job: one writes the story, one draws the pictures, and one puts everything together. When you’re done, you want to make sure everyone gets credit for their work, right? That’s what song splitting is about.
When people work together to create a song – like the person who writes the words, the one who makes the music, and the one who sings – they need to decide how to share the credit and the money they make.
For instance, if three individuals collaboratively write a song, they might agree to split the ownership equally (33.33% each) or based on their level of involvement. Clear communication and mutual understanding among collaborators are crucial during this stage to prevent misunderstandings later on. We offer free split sheets at no cost by simply sending a direct message to our Instagram. Send the keyword: “split sheet” to our DM and follow the directions to receive yours! Our CEO, Tami LaTrell also offers a split sheet course here.
Why Splitting Songs Matters
Accurate song splitting is paramount to maintaining fairness and transparency within the music industry. Imagine a scenario where a hit song generates substantial revenue, but the songwriters’ contributions were not accurately divided. This could lead to disagreements, strained relationships, and even legal battles. By determining song splits upfront, creators can focus on their artistic endeavors without worrying about future conflicts.
Publishing Rights: The Next Step
So, remember when we talked about sharing the money that comes in from a song? That’s where publishing rights come in. Think of it like this: when a song gets played on the radio, used in a movie, or even in a commercial, the people who helped make the song own a portion of the song based on split share which also means they are owed their share of the money that comes from it. This money is divided into two parts: one part goes to a special company that helps promote and use the song (that’s the publishing share), and the other part is split among the people who actually created the song, based on how much they each contributed (that’s the writer’s share).
So, you see, making music is a bit like making a big pizza with your friends. Each person adds something special, and when the pizza is ready, you want to make sure everyone gets their fair share. Song splitting and publishing rights do the same thing for songs. They make sure everyone who helped create a song gets the credit they deserve and a piece of the money when the song gets used. The next time you listen to your favorite song, you’ll know that there’s a lot more behind it than just the music – there’s a whole team of people working together and making sure things are fair. Ready to take the next step in getting paid for your music? Get started by booking a Free Music Biz Assessment today.