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STARTING YOUR MUSIC PUBLISHING COMPANY

STARTING YOUR MUSIC PUBLISHING COMPANY Starting your own publishing company is actually not that hard. You as a songwriter may truly benefit from setting up your "own" publishing company because not only will you be able show off your own catalog of songs you've written - but also you may exploit songs of other writers that you acquire material from. You will also be able to collect your money from mechanical and performance licenses direct. (Opposed to getting your money through another publisher). Step 1 You will need to join a performance rights organization such as BMI, ASCAP or SESAC. Get in touch with these organizations to request the necessary information and application to join as a writer and publisher. Your company can only be an "active" member of one. There is a fee. BMI Atlanta 3340 Peachtree Rd. NE Suite 570 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 261-5151 Los Angeles 8730 Sunset Blvd. 3rd Floor West West Hollywood, CA 90069-2211 (310) 659-