DeanReynoldsMedia

DeanReynoldsMedia

Share

07/03/2026

All you need to know about the music business
A revised version! The 11th edition!

By: Donald S. Passman

02/26/2026

PRO? 😩

Most independent artists think their PRO collects everything.

That’s false.

If you write songs, you need to understand:

1️⃣ Your PRO
2️⃣ The MLC
3️⃣ SoundExchange

They collect different royalties.

PRO = performance money
MLC = mechanical streaming money
SoundExchange = digital performance for recordings

Miss one and you’re missing income.

Next week I’ll show you the correct setup order.

Need help?
Book a consultation at DeanReynolds.com/consultation

SongwriterLife Royalties

Photos from DeanReynoldsMedia's post 02/24/2026

WHAT IS “FROM YARD TO ROYALTIES”?

It’s a weekly breakdown of how music publishing really works.

Plain language.
No industry fluff.
No gatekeeping.

Just real information about how to:
• Set up your publishing properly
• Register the right way
• Collect every royalty owed to you



HERE’S THE TRUTH:

Too many Caribbean and independent artists release powerful music…

But never set up:
• Their PRO correctly (BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)
• Their MLC account
• Their publishing entity
• Proper metadata

And the money leaks.

Not because the system is evil.

But because the system is TECHNICAL.



FROM YARD TO ROYALTIES IS ABOUT BUILDING GENERATIONAL WEALTH WITH MUSIC.

Your songs are not just vibes.

They are ASSETS.

If structured properly, your catalog can pay you long after the stage lights go off.

That’s the blueprint.



WANT TO KNOW IF YOUR PUBLISHING IS SET UP CORRECTLY?

Want to stop leaking royalties?

Want a real breakdown of what you’re missing?

Want to do a music publishing audit?

📅 Book a consultation:
👉 DeanReynolds.com/Consultation

In this 45-minute session:
✔️ We’ll audit your entire publishing setup
✔️ Find ALL the leaks
✔️ Create a proper structure
✔️ Set up your registrations correctly
✔️ Build your generational wealth blueprint

Investment: $150

This is for artists who are tired of guessing.

Who are ready to build the RIGHT way.

From yard to royalties.

Let’s build.

Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company in Atlanta?
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.

Telephone

Address


Atlanta, GA