Taxi listings usually say "You must own or control the Master and Copyright to pitch for this opportunity." So, if I am fortunate enough to get something forwarded and placed, does my mere creation of a song constitute a valid copyright from Taxi's perspective? It seems that a single placement would be enough to qualify to become a BMI member. I guess my main questions is: "How do I join BMI or ASCAP if I'm not published yet?"If you have written at least one musical composition, either by yourself or with others, and the composition is currently being performed or is likely to be performed soon, you should join BMI. An official “public performance” can be live or recorded, and occurs when your musical composition is performed on the radio, television, or the Internet, as well as in live music venues, clubs, and in other public performances.
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