I think there are a number of different subjects on this thread, all getting a little mixed up. If you are pitching music to film/TV such as with music libraries, once you sign deals, there are important reasons to join a PRO such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. If a library places a track of yours, the only way you can collect the writer's share of performance royalties (and some or all of publishing royalties, depending on the deal) is through a PRO. You do not have to be writing hits songs, earning large sums of money, etc... But you will want to collect what you are due whether it's $10 or thousands.scottripple wrote:Don't mean to pop anyones bubble here but the truth is that until you have a viable-FINANCIALY VIABLE musical work (interested label,producer,publisher,artist etc. willing to cut your song and then willing to market and focus it for media release-radio,internet etc.and it hits, album cuts excluded ) joining ascap won't mean very much.Don't get me wrong I'm a member and believe they provide a significant service in the industry such as helping members in discerning if they have a competetive piece of music, general tips and insight.BMI and SESAC as well. But they are here to collect and distribute royalties of various types,songs, commercials, film,mechanical, video sync, etc for work that is financialy successfull. They do not make decent money off of album cuts.There looking for the next hit. Joining ascap in and of itself means nothing. A hit is a hit. The law of the jungle has not and will not change. The song is either there or it is not. Period.
Casey