Do you really need to copyright your songs?
Yes, it is important to copyright your songs in order to protect your intellectual property. Copyrighting your work provides legal protection against someone else reproducing, modifying or selling your work without permission. This can also help you control how and where your music is used and how much money you can make from it.
Isn’t distributing the music on Spotify or Apple Music, Youtube, etc., enough to prove copyright?
No, independent distribution platforms like Spotify or Apple Music do not necessarily provide copyright protection. It is important to register your songs with a performing rights organization (PRO) such as BMI or ASCAP in order to obtain copyright protection for your music. Additionally, you should consider filing for an official copyright with the US Copyright Office if you want to ensure that all of your intellectual property is protected from theft or unauthorized use.
I’m lazy. What’s the easiest way to copyright a whole bunch of songs?
The easiest way to copyright many songs at once is to register with a Performing Rights Organization (PRO). These organizations provide an easy and straightforward way for artists to obtain copyright protection for all of their musical works. Additionally, PROs generally allow you to register multiple songs at once, making it simpler and faster than filing for individual copyrights.
