Keen on Music Publishing

ASCAP Nashville VP Dan Keen offers comprehensive answers to frequently asked questions about music publishing in the Christian music world and beyond.

1. How can I get my songs heard by a publisher, artist or anyone else who can get them recorded?
   
   
2. How do I copyright my songs? Is it necessary?
   
   
3. I recorded a CD which contains other writers' songs. What are the licensing issues?
   
   
4. How are royalties created?
   
   
5. What kind of demos do I need?
   
   
6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being my own publisher?
   
   
7. Where can I find instruction, professional feedback and critique on my songs?
   
   
8. Where can I meet other songwriters and industry professionals?
   
   
9. What is CCLI?
   
   
10. What is ASCAP and how can it help me?
    
    
11. What are the issues with new technology like music on computer?
    
    
12. Where do I start?
    
    
13. What is publishing?
    
    
14. My church is creating a CD and/or DVD. What are the licensing issues?
    
    
15. My church is performing songs and projecting lyrics on a screen. What are the licensing issues?