Ready to release your music like a pro? Our Independent Artist Checklist is a quick and easy guide highlighting the steps you should take to properly release, protect, and profit from your music — from final mixes and metadata to PRO registration, SoundExchange setup, and digital distribution.
Whether you’re dropping your first single or managing a growing catalog, this checklist ensures you don’t miss a single detail that could cost you royalties or opportunities.
Empower yourself to release music the right way — and get paid for every play.
Lock in your credits. Protect your royalties. Secure your business.
This Sound Recording & Songwriter Split Sheet template is the must-have tool every independent artist, songwriter, and producer needs in their studio toolkit. In minutes, you can document every collaborator’s info and finalize splits before anyone leaves the room — no confusion, no disputes, no lost royalties.
Legal names, stage names & contact info
PRO details (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, etc.)
Label & publisher information
Ownership & songwriting split percentages
Signatures for every contributor
Professional. Clear. Fully customizable. Download it now and walk into every session prepared — and walk out protected.
Take full control of your creative assets from day one with this customizable Work-For-Hire Agreement template.
Perfect for hiring:
Designers,
Freelancers,
Contractors, and
Creatives.
This template clearly states that all work created belongs 100% to you. Protect your rights, avoid disputes, and keep your business airtight—download, customize, and use instantly.
Protect your ideas before you share them. This Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) template gives you instant, enforceable protection for your confidential information, business strategies, music, creative concepts, and proprietary materials. Whether you’re meeting with collaborators, pitching to investors, or discussing new projects, this customizable NDA ensures your sensitive information stays private and legally protected.
Perfect for entrepreneurs, artists, producers, managers, and creatives.
Download now and secure your ideas with confidence.
What’s Included?
15 minute Preliminary Call
Preliminary Search for Copyright
Opinion Letter Detailing Results
15 minute Phone Conversation to Discuss Results
Submission of Copyright Application
$45 Registration Fee for one Original Work of Authorship
This applies to Works of Authorship with a single author, same claimant, one work, not for hire. There is an additional fee for all other filings.
(Up to 10 works; single filing)
What’s Included?
15 minute Preliminary Call
Preliminary Search for Copyright
Opinion Letter Detailing Results
15 minute Phone Conversation to Discuss Results
Submission of Copyright Application
$85 Registration Fee for one group of unpublished works
This applies to Works of Authorship with a single author, same claimant. There is an additional fee for all other filings.
What’s Included?
15 minute Preliminary Call
Preliminary Search for Trademark
Opinion Letter Detailing Results
Up to 30 Minute Phone Consultation to Discuss Results
Submission of Trademark Application
$275 USPTO Filing Fee
Respond to Non-Substantive Office Actions
(Operating Agreement Not Included)
What’s Included?
1. Research Availability of Anticipated LLC Name
2. Research Availability of Anticipated URL (optional; price does not include URL fee)
3. Opinion Letter Detailing Results of Research
4. 15 minute Call to Discuss Results
5. Draft and File Articles of Organization
6. Draft and File Initial Statement of Information
10. Obtain an Employer Identification Number (“EIN”) ( state and federal tax requirement; most business bank accounts also require an EIN)
11. Opinion Letter suggesting steps after forming LLC to ensure compliance with the Secretary of State.
What’s Included?
Research Availability of Anticipated LLC Name
Research Availability of Anticipated URL (optional; price does not include URL fee)
Opinion Letter Detailing Results of Research
15 minute Call to Discuss Results
Draft and File Articles of Organization
Draft and File Initial Statement of Information
Draft and Create Operating Agreement (optional, but CA requires business to have agreement stored at place of business)
30 Minute Call to Discuss Any Changes to Operating Agreement
1 Round of Revisions to Operating Agreement
Obtain an Employer Identification Number (“EIN”) ( state and federal tax requirement; most business bank accounts also require an EIN)
Opinion Letter suggesting steps after forming LLC to ensure compliance with the Secretary of State.
