Hey everyone, I’m Holly Salazar, and this is The Writing Worship Song Administration course.  Thank you so much for joining us.  I’m so excited to introduce this course to you, and share my knowledge of song administration.  I’ve spent 11 years working in the music industry for publishing companies, performance rights organizations, and as a music consultant.  I’ve been a signed writer, as well as an unsigned writer.  

I pray you can benefit from my knowledge of both sides of the music industry, and I pray that this course helps you learn exactly what to do after you write a song.  We’ll be covering steps such as Performance Rights Organizations, Copyrights, CCLI, Distribution, Sound Exchange, Mechanical Royalties, and Harry Fox.  Stay tuned.  You do not want to miss a single section of this course.   

Throughout this course you will have access to download resources such as a definition sheet, song split sheet, digital royalty breakdown chart, and more.  Be sure to listen closely for terms such as blanket licensing, IPI numbers, and cover songs.  

If you feel overwhelmed at all, take a break, grab a snack or another cup of coffee, and refer to our easy reference guides.  Remember, it took me years to learn certain portions of this course, and many times I had to learn the hard way.  You’re doing great.  Keep going.  One song, and one step, at a time.