Taking Care of Your Music Business
Welcome to "Taking Care of Your Music Business," brought to you by the Mechanical Licensing Collective, or The MLC.
In this podcast, we dive deep into the heart of the music industry, exploring how to get paid as a creative, making sure you are receiving all the royalties you deserve. We'll also dive into building a sustainable career, sharing strategies and best practices that creators can use to achieve long-term success.
Join us as we bring you interviews with top songwriters and music executives who share their personal journeys and professional wisdom on thriving in the business while making a living. So, get ready for some real talk about navigating the music industry.
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* The content shared in this podcast, including any materials or resources referenced, is intended for general informational purposes to assist members of the music community in finding answers to common questions about The MLC and the broader music industry. This content is not intended to provide legal advice, and nothing contained within the podcast or related materials should be construed as legal advice. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The MLC.
Episodes
11 episodes
More Than a Mic: Building Power, Protecting Rights, and Getting Paid with Prophet and Tammy Hurt
In today’s music industry, talent alone isn’t enough. To truly succeed, creators need more than a mic—they need a map. Join Prophet, Co-Founder, President & CEO of the Black Music Action Coalition and CEO of 50/50 Music Group and Tammy Hurt...
All About the Revenue Puzzle: Navigating Royalty Streams in the Modern Music Economy
As the music industry continues to evolve, understanding how royalties flow has never been more critical. This episode brings together experts from The MLC and SoundExchange, live from Mondo.NYC, to break down today’s key royalty streams for so...
The CEO Mindset for Songwriters with Sacha Skarbek and Ben Parker
What does it really take to turn your music into a sustainable career in today’s streaming world? In this episode of Taking Care of Your Music Business, host Ben Parker sits down with award-winning songwriter Sacha Skarbek and The MLC’s Jamie D...
Unlocking the Keys to Longevity: Rico Love on Building a Career, Community, and Creative Legacy in Music
Legendary songwriter, producer, and mentor Rico Love sits down with The MLC’s Jamie Dominguez on this episode of Taking Care of Your Music Business to share the lessons behind his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to industry icon.<...
Writing Hits, Managing Cash: Songwriter Anthony Smith’s Guide to Songwriting Success
Join songwriter Anthony Smith as he takes us through his journey in the music industry, revealing how he balances songwriting with managing the business side. In this episode, Anthony discusses the realities of the songwriting business, ...
Kent Blazy on Songwriting Success and Staying True to the Craft
Join songwriter Kent Blazy as he shares the keys to building a long and successful career in music. In this episode, Kent shares how he navigates the business side of songwriting, including the importance of royalties and music publishin...
The Real Deal: Tony Alexander on Labels, Royalties, and Revenue
In this episode, Tony Alexander, industry expert and co-founder of Made in Memphis Entertainment (MIME), brings his years of experience in music publishing and record labels to the table in this in-depth conversation on labels, ro...
Empowering Creators: Jamie Dominguez on Mentorship, Music Rights, and The MLC’s Mission
Jamie Dominguez, National Director of Industry Relations at The MLC, shares her passion for empowering creators and improving the music rights landscape. From her early days starting out to becoming a driving force in the industry, Jamie...
Every Cent Counts: Building a Sustainable Career with Songwriter Phillip White
In this episode, songwriter Phillip White shares his journey from small-town Rogersville, Alabama, to becoming an award-winning songwriter in Nashville. He discusses the challenges and strategies for building a sustainable career in the ...
Beyond the Writer’s Room: Jenn Schott's Lessons on Songwriting and Business Survival
In this episode, songwriter Jenn Schott joins us for an in-depth conversation about surviving and thriving in the music industry, both as a creative and as a business professional. Jenn shares her personal journey of writing hit songs, n...
From Royalties to Rights: How The MLC Empowers Creators with Serona Elton
Join The MLC’s Head of Educational Partnerships, Serona Elton, as she breaks down all the ways creators get paid in the digital world. Serona shares the journey of how The MLC was created to simplify the complexities of music roya...