As well, there are many other ways to receive royalties like I mention in the video. From sheet music, TV, radio, to theaters and bars, Performance Rights Organizations (PRO's) collect a license fee which gets distributed to publishers and writers of original music.

Notice that I didn't say artists, band members or record company. the only people that get paid form these PRO's are the publishers and writers.

This video is a real basic slice of information on how it works - for now. Joining one of these PRO's is essential to receiving any kind of royalty if your music is played over a publicly transmitted medium.

They DO NOT pay for royalties from sales of CD's or digitally distributed/sold songs from any digital distribution sites.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK! In the USA there is ASCAP and BMI. One is for profit and the other one is not. I one better than the other? Some say yes. I say do the research.

Unfortunately the pay-out system is very difficult to measure so you should also do yourself a favor and ask around as you gather information on which is best for you.