Self-paced · 3–4 hours
The Royalty Guide
A self-paced course on protecting and monetizing your music — by Brian Sykes.
8 modules31 lessons8 quizzesCertificate includedOpen access
The curriculum
Eight chapters. One blueprint.
Each module ends with a quiz. Complete them all to unlock your certificate.
- 01Module 00FREE
Introduction & The Royalty Roadmap
Why ownership matters, and a map of every royalty stream you'll learn to claim.
0%0/3 doneQuiz · 2Q - 02Module 01
Protecting Your Music
Master recordings, the two copyrights every song has, and how to register them.
0%0/3 doneQuiz · 3Q - 03Module 02
Starting Your Royalty Collection
The four royalty types, PROs, identifiers, metadata, and SoundExchange.
0%0/7 doneQuiz · 4QThe Four Types of Royalties Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) PRO Comparisons — BMI, ASCAP, SESAC PRO Identifiers — IPI, ISWC, Split Sheets Metadata & the BMI 200% Scale SoundExchange — Royalties from Satellite & Non-Interactive Radio Split Sheet Clinic — How to Negotiate Without Killing the Vibe✦ Quiz · 4 questions - 04Module 03
A Home For Your Music
Distribution, DSPs, ISRC/UPC codes, and claiming your artist profiles.
0%0/4 doneQuiz · 2Q - 05Module 04
Collecting Abroad — Songtrust
Capturing international royalties most artists never even know exist.
0%0/2 doneQuiz · 1Q - 06Module 05
Radio Play & Music Sales
Mediabase, BDS, Soundscan — getting your plays counted by Billboard.
0%0/3 doneQuiz · 2Q - 07Module 06
Music in Ads, TV & Film — Sync
How sync licensing works and how to get your music submission-ready.
0%0/3 doneQuiz · 2Q - 08Module 07
Chicago Resources
Studios, legal, marketing, and entrepreneurship support in your backyard.
0%0/6 doneQuiz · 2Q