The Music Registration Toolkit
You'd be surprised how much money is out there with your name on it, just sitting there, uncollected, because no one showed you how to claim it.
Most artists are releasing music without properly registering it.
Upload to your distributor and you're done, right?
Wrong.
Distribution gets your music on streaming platforms, but if that's the only place you're uploading it, you're not collecting all of your royalties. And every day that goes by without fixing it is money going to someone else, or disappearing into the black box entirely.
That stops today.
The Music Registration Toolkit breaks down everything you're missing and exactly how to fix it.
What's Inside:
How songs generate money: the two sides of every song (composition and master), how royalties work, and how the money flows from each side
How to collect every royalty you're owed: a complete breakdown of every royalty type and exactly where to register your music to collect them all
How to set up your music business: LLC, EIN, and business bank account so you're legally set up to receive money
How song splits work: real examples of how publishing and master splits are divided between artists, producers, and songwriters so everyone gets paid fairly
How to protect your music legally: step by step instructions for registering your copyright so no one can steal what you built
What You'll Walk Away With:
By the time you finish this toolkit you'll know exactly:
- Which royalties you're entitled to and where they come from
- Where to register every song you release
- How to make sure your metadata is correct so royalties don't go unclaimed
- How to handle splits with collaborators so there are no disputes down the road
- How to legally protect every song you release
What's Included:
The full Music Registration Toolkit guide — a comprehensive but easy to follow breakdown of everything you need to know
Music Metadata Tracker — a master spreadsheet to track every song in your catalog with all the metadata, collaborator info, and registration status in one place
Split Sheet — a ready to use document to record ownership percentages with every collaborator, every time
Song Release Checklist — your pre-release routine so you never miss a step on any release
Publishing Quiz — test your knowledge and make sure everything clicked
This toolkit is for you if:
- You're an independent artist releasing music and you're not sure if you're registered everywhere you should be
- You're a manager who wants to make sure your artist's catalog is properly protected and set up to collect every dollar
- You've been releasing music for a while and you're realizing you may have left money on the table
- You're just getting started and you want to do things right from day one
This is not for you if:
- You're not serious about making money from your music
- You already have a full team handling every aspect of your publishing and registration (although, it's still great to learn all this stuff!)
FAQ:
Will I get access to the toolkit instantly? Yes. Once you purchase, you'll receive an immediate download link.
Is this for beginners or more experienced artists? Both. If you're just starting out this toolkit will make sure you build the right foundation from day one. If you've been releasing music for a while it'll help you identify gaps and get your existing catalog properly registered.
I'm a manager, not an artist. Is this relevant to me? Absolutely. Understanding how registration and royalty collection works is essential for anyone managing an artist's career. This toolkit will make you a better advocate for your artist and help you make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
Will this information become outdated? The core concepts around music registration and royalties are stable and don't change often. All the information in this toolkit reflects current 2026 industry standards and has been thoroughly fact-checked.
What if I've already released music without registering it properly? It's not too late. You can still register existing songs with your PRO, the MLC, SoundExchange, and Copyright.gov. The toolkit includes an action plan specifically for getting your existing catalog in order.