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3. Part 2: Your Performing Rights Organization (PRO) (Performance Royalties)

Part 1 • Three-Part Registration Structure for 100% Streaming Royalties

Your Performing Rights Organization (PRO) is responsible for collecting Performance Royalties. These are royalties generated whenever your musical composition is publicly performed.

<ul> <li><strong>Role:</strong> Licenses the public performance of your songs to radio stations, TV networks, venues, and streaming services. Collects fees and distributes them to songwriters and publishers.</li> <li><strong>What They Collect:</strong> Royalties from streaming (public performance aspect), radio airplay, TV broadcasts, live performances, and plays in public establishments.</li> <li><strong>Examples (US):</strong> ASCAP, BMI. (You can only affiliate with one as a songwriter).</li> <li><strong>Action:</strong> <ol> <li>Affiliate yourself as a **songwriter** with a PRO.</li> <li>Register a **publishing entity** (even if it's just you) with the *same* PRO.</li> <li>Register all your original songs with your PRO.</li> </ol> </li> </ul>

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In this module: Three-Part Registration Structure for 100% Streaming Royalties10 steps
  1. 1The Comprehensive Royalty Collection Strategy
  2. 2Part 1: Your Digital Distributor (Master Recording Royalties)
  3. 3Part 2: Your Performing Rights Organization (PRO) (Performance Royalties)
  4. 4Part 3: Your Publishing Administrator (Mechanical Royalties & Global Collection)
  5. 5The Flow: How Royalties Reach You
  6. 6The Interplay: Why All Three Are Necessary
  7. 7Why You Need a Publishing Administrator (Even if You're a PRO Member)
  8. 8Strategic Implications: Building a Comprehensive Income Stream
  9. 9Common Mistakes to Avoid
  10. 10Your Definitive 3-Part Royalty Collection Checklist