Greetings,

I apologize if this is not the place to post this query. I would appreciate any suggestions as to where I could post this (including other sites) to get a general feel for the "word on the streets" regarding this topic.

I'm at a point in my career that I need to join one of these royalty collection companies. I would like to get some feedback from some of you pro's on the pro's and cons of BMI and ASCAP. Thanks!

how its going, i was wondering... after i sign up with ascap whats next, ive been a member for a few yrs and never really looked into it... an info would help thanks in advance

Ok, what exactly is a club or venue licensable by ASCAP? I written songs. If I performed those songs in the Sports Bar at Arco Arena in Sacramento, would I qualify for a membership to ASCAP as a writer?

Ray

I am an independent musician who has a very small home studio and produces/distributes his music totally via the Internet. Most of my material is “cover” material. I use the Harry Fox Agency totally because they seem to be one of the few Administrators who actually have a reasonably straight forward procedure for Internet distribution for individuals such as myself.

I have heard a lot about BMI and ASCAP, and that I need to sign up with them, but could somebody give me the exact definition of what these companies do? Why do I need to sign up with them? Is it easy? Is it free? Also which one is best? :D :D :D

After 18 years of playing music (12 of which I've been engineering) I'm finally getting around to registering with ascap.

Anyone ever encountered problems during the registration process? I want to avoid any unforeseen obstacles.

Thanks,

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Angelo Quaglia
AQ Productions