Generating Income from your songs

Question 1

how does 1 song deal with a record company help an artist?

Answer 1

another stream of revenue

Question 2

how does a Full album deal with a record company help an artist

Answer 2

another stream of revenue

Question 3

how does signing a publishing deal with a publishing company (such as synchronization) help an artist

Answer 3

another stream of revenue

Question 4

how is the payment for record companies?

Answer 4

it is traditional

Question 5

how do record companies actually give, collect and distribute the money?

Answer 5

Pay in advance on a recording fund and you get a royalty once you’ve recouped their money.

Question 6

how do licensing songs help an artist?

Answer 6

another revenue stream.

Question 7

What are stems?

Answer 7

Stems = individual tracks or elements that make up a complete mix.
When a song is mixed and recorded, it is often done with multiple tracks for different instruments and vocals. These individual tracks are known as stems.

Question 8

Synchronization license

Answer 8

= syncing one form of media with another form of media

Question 9

what are the 2 payments for a sync license?

Answer 9

1. Sync license for sound recordings or masters
2. Sync license for publishing

Question 10

what will usually happen to the stems of your song if someone wants to sync them?

Answer 10

→ sync licensing may result in the cutting and changing of a lot of your stems to meet the production’s story.