Education & Resources
From royalty basics to sync licensing strategy, HPM's resource library gives songwriters and artists the knowledge to protect their work, maximize their earnings, and navigate the industry with confidence.
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A comprehensive guide to the music publishing industry — from your first song registration to negotiating your first publishing deal. Written by the HPM team for independent songwriters at every stage.
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Before you sign anything, understand how music publishing works — who owns what, how royalties flow, and why your publishing rights are your most valuable asset.
Performance, mechanical, sync, and print royalties each flow through different channels. Learn how each one works and how to make sure you're collecting every dollar you're owed.
Sync licensing is one of the most lucrative opportunities for independent songwriters. Here's what music supervisors are actually looking for — and how to pitch effectively.
Registering your copyright is the single most important step you can take to protect your songs. This guide walks you through the process and explains what protection you actually get.
Music contracts are full of language designed to protect the label or publisher — not you. Use this checklist to spot the clauses that matter most before you put pen to paper.
Not all publishing deals are created equal. Understand the spectrum from full publishing to co-publishing to admin deals — and which structure makes sense for where you are in your career.
If your music is played outside the U.S., you're likely leaving money on the table. Learn how sub-publishing and international collection societies work — and how HPM can help.
Every sync placement requires two separate licenses. If you own both your master and your publishing, you have a significant advantage — here's how to use it.
The most successful songwriters think like catalog builders. Learn the strategies for writing, registering, and pitching songs that generate royalties for years — not just weeks.
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HPM members don't just learn the industry — they work with a team that navigates it for them. Pitching, publishing, royalty recovery, and sync licensing, all under one roof.
Publishing Administration
Register and protect your catalog across all territories.
Royalty Advocacy
Audit, claim, and recover royalties you may have missed.
Sync Licensing
Active pitching to music supervisors in film, TV, and advertising.
Sub-Publishing
Collect international royalties through HPM's global network.
