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We are the music makers!

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Why Make Music for Free? It's a question many musicians have pondered at some point: why do we devote countless hours to creating music, practicing, and performing, often without any financial gain? Especially in an industry that's notoriously competitive, where only a select few make it big, why do we continue to pursue this seemingly fruitless endeavor? The Pursuit of Passion Perhaps the most obvious reason is simply the love of music itself. There's an indescribable joy and fulfillment that comes from expressing oneself through sound, whether it's playing an instrument, singing, or writing songs. Music can be a powerful tool for emotional expression, connection, and personal growth. A Sense of Community Music also brings people together. Whether it's playing in a band, joining a choir, or attending concerts, there's a strong sense of community among musicians. Sharing a love of music can create deep bonds and lasting friendships. Personal Growth and Developme...

Royalties... ISWC??? and IRSC???

Royalties & the role of an ISWC and ISRC. ISWC  stands for International Standard Musical Work Code. It Identifies a musical composition (the underlying song or piece of music), not any recordings thereafter. -  Unique to each musical work - Assigned by a national ISWC agency - Contains information about the country, registrant, and work identifier.  When a musical work is performed, broadcast, or used in any way that generates royalties, the ISWC ensures that the correct rights holders are identified and paid accordingly.    While the ISWC itself doesn't provide copyright protection, it aids in identifying the copyrighted work and its owners, assisting in copyright enforcement. ISRC stands for International Standard Recording Code. It's a unique identifier for a specific recording (like a song or music video).  Basically, an ISRC ensures a recording is properly tracked, which is crucial for identifying your music across different platforms: - Unique t...