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Clear filtersOperatingHow to Coordinate a Remix ReleaseA remix release adds a whole layer of rights and deadlines on top of the original. Here is how to coordinate a remix release without breaking the splits.StrategyWhat to Do When Song Splits Are DisputedA disputed split freezes a song's royalties and its future. Here is what to do when song splits are disputed, and how to keep it from happening again.StrategySession Musician Pay vs Points: How to DecidePay a session musician a flat fee or give them points on the master? Here is how to decide, what each choice does to your rights, and how to document it.OperatingHow to Register Your Song With a PRO, and WhenRegister your song with a PRO before release or you leave royalties on the table. Here is how PRO registration works and the timing that gets you paid.StrategyWho Owns the Master Recording? How to KnowConfusion over who owns the master recording sinks more music deals than bad contracts. Here is how to know who owns your masters and why it decides everything.StrategyClear Samples Before You Release, Not AfterClearing a sample after a song takes off is the most expensive mistake in music. Here is why you clear samples before you release, and how to track it.