What Is Music Publishing?

Music distribution and music publishing are two totally different things. Music publishers collect the royalties that don't come from distribution. Are you collecting yours?

Songwriters earn more $$ with TuneCore Publishing.

$75 one-time fee

What We Do For Songwriters

Register Your Songs Worldwide

As your publishing administrator, we register your songs globally so you're covered everywhere.

  1. 1

    TuneCore Publishing 🤝 Your PRO

    We work together with your local PRO to help you collect the royalties they can't.

  2. 2

    Simplified Admin

    Easily register your songs, review royalty statements & view advanced analytics all in one place.

  3. 3

    Sync & Licensing

    Get your music in TV, movies, games, & more.

Collect More Royalties

We work with thousands of pay sources worldwide to get you all the revenue you deserve. Spend more time making and releasing music, and let TuneCore collect your publishing royalties.

  1. Keep 100% of Your Copyrights

    Collect your royalties without sacrificing ownership.

  2. Collect up to 20% more* from your streams on Spotify and Apple Music

    Registered songs can earn up to 20% of what is generated by distribution.

  3. Venues, Radio, Restaurants, Bars and More

    More public performance royalties in your pocket.

  4. YouTube and Social Media

    Maximize your mechanical royalties.

What Our Songwriters Think

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If you’re a songwriter, you’re owed royalties. Collect what’s yours today.

FAQs

Can I sign up for music publishing administration if I’m already signed up with a PRO (Performing Rights Organization)?

Yes! We require you to affiliate with one in order to use our music publishing service, and we work directly with your PRO to collect the royalties they can’t. You can learn more here. 

What’s the difference between a PRO and a publishing administrator?

As one of the top music publishing companies, we work with your PRO (which exclusively collects your writer’s share of performance royalties) to collect additional royalties they can’t. You can find more information on the difference here! 

What happens after I sign up?

Once you sign up, you’ll verify your identity, add your PRO information, and register any songs you’ve written that you’d like us to represent. You can find step by step instructions here.

How long until I get paid?

You’ll usually start receiving publishing royalties 9-12 months after you register your songs, and those royalties are posted quarterly. You can find more info on the schedule here.Â