Making Money in the Music Business

Making Money in the Music Business shows you how to turn creative work into dependable revenue by understanding copyrights, royalties, sync opportunities, distribution, and publishing. Built for songwriters, producers, and independent artists, the course breaks big industry concepts into practical steps you can apply to your next release.

The curriculum moves from foundational concepts to hands-on strategies. You will see how royalties actually flow, what terms to watch for in contracts, and common mistakes emerging writers make so you can avoid them. Real examples and clear explanations help you connect the dots between creative choices and long-term income.

What You’ll Learn

• How copyrights, split sheets, and PROs work together to protect your catalog
• The types of streaming royalties and how they are paid by YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music
• Where sync licensing opportunities live and how to pitch for TV, film, and video games
• The role of digital distributors and publishing administrators, plus how to compare services
• How to read publishing terms, negotiate fair rates, and spot red flags
• Actionable tips for starting a songwriting career and avoiding common pitfalls
• A step-by-step view of revenue streams for songwriters, producers, and artists

Meet Your Instructor

Jae Franklin brings stage, studio, and classroom experience to every lesson, combining artistic insight with practical business know-how. Her teaching emphasizes clarity, craft, and real-world application so you gain skills you can use immediately on your next release.

Is This Course for You?

This course is ideal if you write, produce, or release your own music and want a clear path to sustainable earnings. It works whether you are releasing your first single, building your catalog, or already earning and want to make sure no money is left on the table. If you have ever asked how to get paid properly by streaming platforms, whether you need a publisher, or how sync deals are structured, you will feel right at home here.

What’s Included

• Clear explanations of copyrights, split sheets, and PROs
• Deep dives on streaming royalties across major platforms
• A walkthrough of sync licensing and how to pursue placements
• Guidance on choosing distributors and understanding publishing administration
• Practical advice for deal terms, negotiation basics, and avoiding common mistakes
• Examples and frameworks you can adapt to your own workflow

Ready to turn your songs into sustainable income across royalties, sync, and publishing? Start learning today and put a real plan behind your music.