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ASCAP Sound Advice
Tips and inspiration about the art and business of music creation to help fuel your music career.
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Making the Most of Your ASCAP Membership
There's a lot more to being an ASCAP member than just letting the royalties roll in. Here are 11 steps you can take to make the most of your ASCAP membership.
Music business 101
Social Media Tips for Music Creators
Crowd Surf co-founder Cassie Petrey offers practical advice on how to improve your social presence, through simple optimizations and larger content creation strategies.
Wellness
5 Reasons Music Creators Should Consider Talk Therapy
Creators are used to channeling what’s inside into music that connects. That's emotionally intense work. If times are tough, or you just need someone to talk to, talk therapy can be a great option.
Composer advice
Creating a Winning Song Pitch for Film & TV
Pro songwriter Jeannie Lurie explains how to interpret a creative "brief" to increase your chances of getting your music synced.
Composer advice
These Are a Few of My Favorite Syncs
Veteran music supervisors Frankie Pine & Raphaella Lima demystify the wild world of music placements.
Composer advice
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis on Long Term Success
Legendary writer-producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis unpack what it takes to maintain a lasting creative partnership.
Composer advice
The Hitmakers: Wisdom from Top Songwriters
A-list songwriters recount their most pivotal career moments and offer practical advice that you can apply to your own journey.
Composer advice
How to Build Your Music Network
Emmy-winning composer Amanda Jones lays out strategies for connecting with music people and maintaining relationships.
Music business 101
I Just Wrote a Song. Now What?
Learn the basics of registering music with your PRO and the Copyright Office, finding a distribution partner, connecting with your fans and more.
Composer advice
ASCAP Greats Share Practical Advice on Finding Your Own Path
Find out how Carter Burwell, Sam Hollander, Michael R. Jackson, Madison Love & Gregg Wattenberg have built enduring music careers.
Composer advice
How Creators Are Unlocking the Potential of AI
Learn how songwriters & composers are incorporating AI tools to amplify creativity, enhance business processes and grow their careers.
Composer advice
Composing for TV in the Streaming Age
Composers Carter Burwell, Natalie Holt & Siddhartha Khosla discuss scoring some of America’s favorite bingeworthy series, and how streaming has impacted the art of scoring.
Royalties & payment
ASCAP’s Commitment to Transparency
ASCAP offers a thorough explanation of our payment system on our website, and the most detailed royalty statements in the business.