Music is an expression of how we feel. We express ourselves through singing, dancing or playing an instrument. For the creative artist, you will be able to sing, write, dance, compose and produce from your heart. 9 1 Deuce Entertainment is the brand of a new millennium company. Introducing an entertainment brand where you as the artist have creative control. 9 1 Deuce Entertainment will showcase your talents with my personal guidance, passion and attention to detail. We give you the opportunity to achieve your goals in the industry.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Performance Rights Organizations


Who are they and why do we need them.  Currently there are three major Performance Rights Organizations in the United States. BMI, ASCAP and SESAC.   They represent Songwriters, Composers and Music Publishers.  They exist to collect money from the issuance of rights to the establishment of were your music was played.  Your rights are referred to as licenses.  They collect them on your behalf and distribute to you as royalties. 

BMI does not charge an affiliation fee for Songwriters but they do for Music Publishers.  ASCAP charges a one-time fee of $35.00 and in order to join SESAC you have to be selected by current songwriters and music publishers. Whichever one you chose to join is based on your personal preference.  You do not need to join until you have an original song creation that has been played in a public place.  Don’t forget that you need to have the copyrights to the song in order to perform it in public.  You can only join one at a time thou.  You can switch to a different Performance Rights Organization once your contract expires.

9 1 Deuce Entertainment and Mistaga Productions students of Full Sail University, had the opportunity to attend an amazing event offered by our school. This event gave both us an opportunity to go and listen to professionals from the Performance Rights Organization SESAC. 

"SESAC’s Cappriccieo Scates created S.W.I.T.C.H. (SESAC Writers Interacting To Create Hits) is an innovative musical concept that teams established Atlanta and Florida songwriters with Full Sail students to create boundary-defying music.

The event’s panel included Erika Ender, a 20-year veteran songwriter, performer, and Idol Puerto Rico judge; four-time GRAMMY-nominated producer/composer Kendrick Dean (Chris Brown, Destiny’s Child); and Atom Troy, Course Director of Songwriting and Development in the Music Production Bachelor of Science degree program."

We had the opportunity to listen to their stories on how to write and get our music heard from the professional side. What I took away from this experience was education is the key. Don't give up but continue to pursue your dream no matter what it may be.  

Sing, write, compose and produce from your heart!

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