Rights & Revenue: A Global Analysis of Music Rights, Royalties, Membership, and Support Programs Across PROs, CMOs, and Support Organizations

Discover how to maximize your music revenue.

You make the music, now make sure you make the money.

This expanded edition delivers a comprehensive, territory-by-territory breakdown of how music rights societies operate, what they pay, and why it varies so dramatically across borders. But that’s just the beginning.

Now including 125 new pages of in-depth analysis on global support organizations, this guide maps out funding opportunities, education programs, creator services, and resource hubs available to music professionals in every region. Whether you're an artist, publisher, label, or tech founder, this is your blueprint for smarter monetization and sustainable career growth.

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Listen to a conversation that describes the book and the benefits it brings. Click on the cover image to access it.

"This is a phenomenal piece of work you have put together! The amount of information provided is fantastic and I can see that this will be a great tool for anyone who has an interest in the music industry. Very well done!"

Ann Tausis, CEO @ Kollective Neighbouring Rights

“Wow! This is Great.”

Mark Jones, President @ Frontline Productions LLC | Strategic Advisor

“This is needed!”

Pam Brandis, Music Producer / Recording Artist / Music Missionary / Educator / Founder: ZArtTonesDotCom and PamBrandisRadio.com

"For those of us in rights management, it's a valuable resource."

Abby North, President North Music Group, Co-Founder, Managing Member Unchained Melody Publishing

“Check out this book by Lionel Lodge one of the most skilled people in the sync and licensing game. He’s generously shared his knowledge, and I’ve officially added it to my list of must-reads on how to get paid in the music industry.”

Jonathan Oudekerk, Music Copyright Finance, Business Development Executive SmartLabel

“A badly needed overview from an accomplished pro. Should be required reading at art colleges and music schools everywhere.”

Ralph Talmont, Communicator & Catalyst | Maker of Books | Visual Wordsmith | Arts Entrepreneur

What You'll Learn

• Which PROs pay the highest (and lowest) per member
• How SoundExchange, The MLC, PPL, and GEMA actually operate
• Why rights fragmentation in the U.S. suppresses payouts
• What laws govern licensing in each country around the world
• How creators can optimize registration, metadata, and royalty flow
• Where to find funding, support services, and education programs by region
• Which organizations offer grants, mentorship, and infrastructure for creators

Who It’s For

This publication was written for:

• Independent songwriters, artists, and producers
• Music publishers and rights managers
• Indie labels and sync teams
• Tech founders navigating licensing
• Policy advocates and educators in music business
• Creators seeking funding and support beyond royalties

What You Get

✅ 320 PDF portrait-format pages of comparative, verified research

✅ Global society efficiency rankings

✅ Comparative data on top PROs and CMOs

✅ Summary tables and payout benchmarks

✅ Legal frameworks in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Europe, Asia, Africa, & Australia

✅ Strategic insights for smarter monetization

✅ Directory of support organizations by territory

✅ Funding opportunities, education programs, and creator services

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