If you reside in U.S. you probably already know BMI and ASCAP, two performing rights organizations that monitor royalties due artists of their compositions in the United States.
If you're an up-and-coming artist, band or songwriter, you will likely need to between BMI or ASCAP. You'll find artists arguing for and against both BMI and ASCAP for a variety of reasons. When it comes to you choosing for yourself, just read up on both services and go with your gut.
About BMI and ASCAP
BMI at https://www.bmi.com is a corporation and is owned by broadcasters.
ASCAP at https://www.ascap.com is the largest of the performing rights organizations (PRO) and is owned by songwriters and composers.
BMI and ASCAP use different methods but it basically comes down to a combination of sample surveys from play logs and cue shets provided by broadcasts and stations.
For example if your music is used by a company, and that use is reported to the BMI or ASCAP, then you'll get your royalty.
James Lazzeroni, solo piano artist
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