The following listings are not endorsements.

These organizations are listed for informational purposes only.  -  We have no experience with any of these firms nor do we offer any form of advice to musicians, performers, authors, artists and publishers. We do, however, recommend that you do the proper research, get solid recommendations and then seek experienced legal council for all matters concerning music rights, copyright ownership, protection and money.

For a definition of when works pass into the Public Domain: Public Domain

US Copyright Office - “To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries” (U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 8)

BMI - Broadcast Music, Inc.

ASCAP - The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

SESAC - Society of European Stage Authors & Composers

Harry Fox Agency - In 1927, the National Music Publisher's Association established  HFA to act as an information source, clearinghouse and monitoring  service for licensing musical copyrights.

Songwriters Guild of America - New York, Hollywood and Nashville

NSAI - Nashville Songwriters Association International