The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
www.ascap.com - protects the rights of its members by licensing and distributing royalties for the non-dramatic public performances of their copyrighted works. (Source: ASCAP.com)

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)
www.bmi.com – collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. (Source: BMI.com)

The Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SEASAC)
www.seasac.com - represent songwriters and publishers and their right to be compensated for having their music performed in public. (Source: SEASAC.com)

14 Incredibly Helpful Music Links for Indie Artists
http://www.bob-baker.com/musicpromotionblog/2009/07/12-incredibly-helpful-music-links-for.html

DIY Guide to Submitting Your Songs to Anyone in the Music Industry
http://www.songwriter101.com/articles/entry/the_diy_guide_to_submitting_your_songs_to_anyone_in_the_music_industry

How to Copyright Songs and Sound Recordings
http://www.musicbusiness101.info/how-to-copyright-songs-and-sound-recordings

Midem
www.midem.com - The destination for music business connections and knowledge (Source: Midem.com)

Music Business 101
www.musicbusiness101.info - Music Business 101, conceived, developed and hosted by R&B/Pop/Soul Vocalist and Songwriter Natalie Brown, serves to be an ‘information freeway’ for singers, musicians, instrumentalists, song writers, music managers, music entrepreneurs… anyone who is involved in the music business. This site provides useful and timely resources, articles and other information that will aid you as you learn and carve a way for yourself in the business.

Songwriting 101 by BMI
www.songwriter101.com
Everything about the business side of the songwriter’s profession – information, education, and the accumulated experience of music business professionals. (Source: Songwriter101.com)