How to Join BMI as a Songwriter
It is crucial for all songwriters to protect their intellectual rights by affiliating with one of three American performance rights organizations (PROs). One popular choice is Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI). They have a notable history of working with diverse artists and genres, and their current catalog contains over 6.5 million songs. Follow the steps below to register your song with Broadcast Music, Inc., in order to protect the rights for your songs, albums, jingles and compositions.
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How to Join BMI as a Songwriter
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Log onto the BMI official website listed in the "Resources" section below. You will need to register for an account on their website to continue the process.
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Click to join as a "Songwriter/Composer" and fill out the form pages. You will need to enter your contact information, your Social Security number and date of birth and certify that you are not a member of another PRO.
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Review the writer's agreement before submitting. Before you consent, be aware that you are affiliating with BMI for a minimum of 2 years. Please also note the deadlines for registering your compositions, as they are taken seriously.
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Digitally sign the writer agreement to express your consent to join BMI as a songwriter.
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Register your compositions. Be prepared to provide a title, song length and additional optional details. You can register additional compositions as you write and create them.
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Take advantage of your affiliation by attending BMI's writer/composer workshops and concert events. Speak to a BMI representative about other affiliate benefits that include insurance and car rental discounts.
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