Show Me The Money: How Producers Actually Get Paid

Konnected Minds Podcast

We dive deep into the world of music production rights, exploring how producers can protect their intellectual property and ensure they receive proper compensation for their creative work.
• Register with a PRO (Performance Rights Organization) like PRS or ASCAP immediately when a song is released to avoid losing revenue
• Standard industry split for producers is typically 50% of publishing rights
• Session musicians usually receive a flat fee without publishing rights unless they have significant profile or contribution
• Clear documentation prevents disputes when songs become successful
• Casual contributors in the studio can later claim writing credits if boundaries aren't established early
• Engineers following producer directions facilitate vision, while those adding creative elements might be considered co-producers
• Writers are those who would be credited if the music were converted to sheet music
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Chapters

1. Producer Rights and Split Sheets (00:00:00)

2. Resolving Payment Disputes (00:01:26)

3. Session Musicians and Instrumentalists (00:04:07)

4. Contributors and Songwriting Credits (00:05:54)

5. Defining Writers vs. Producers (00:09:07)

6. Understanding Royalty Rights (00:10:14)