Resource Center
CHI Artist Resources
Learn the business behind the music.
Welcome to the CHI Entertainment Network Business Resource Center!
Your music career deserves the right support. Explore the resources below to find valuable information and connect with industry partners who can help you strengthen your business, reach your goals, and build a lasting career.
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Music Rights
Music Rights 101: The Two Copyrights in Every Song
Every recording carries two separate rights — the composition and the master. Knowing who owns each is where your career money starts.
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Copyright
Copyright: Why Registering Your Songs Is Worth It
Your song is copyrighted the moment it's fixed — but registration is what gives you real power to enforce it.
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Publishing
Publishing Basics: Getting Paid as a Songwriter
Publishing is the business of the song. Here's how songwriter and publisher shares work, and how independents collect.
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Royalties
Royalties: The Income Streams Independent Artists Miss
Performance, mechanical, neighboring rights and sync — a quick map of who pays what, and where unclaimed money sits.
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Music Distribution
Music Distribution: Choosing a Distributor Wisely
Distributors get your music onto streaming platforms. The fee model and the fine print matter more than the logo.
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Record Labels
Record Labels: What a Deal Really Costs You
Advances, recoupment and ownership — the core terms to understand before signing to any label.
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Artist Management
Artist Management: When You Need a Manager
A good manager multiplies your momentum. Here's what they do, what they earn and when it's time to hire one.
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Booking & Touring
Booking & Touring: Building a Live Career
From local showcases to regional runs — how to get booked, get paid and avoid losing money on the road.
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Music Marketing
Music Marketing: Planning a Release That Lands
Great songs still need a plan. A simple release timeline that builds anticipation and keeps momentum going.
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Branding
Branding: Building an Artist Identity That Lasts
Your brand is the feeling people get when they see your name. Build it on a point of view, not just a sound.
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Social Media
Social Media: Turning Views Into Real Fans
Short-form video is the new radio. Here's how to post with purpose and convert viewers into listeners.
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EPKs
EPKs: Building a Press Kit That Gets Opened
An electronic press kit is your professional first impression. Keep it short, current and easy to scan.
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Contracts
Contracts: Key Terms Every Artist Should Understand
Producer agreements, features, management and label deals — the clauses that protect you or cost you.
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Networking
Networking: Building Real Industry Relationships
Opportunities come through people. How to show up, introduce yourself and follow up the right way.
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Artist Finances
Artist Finances: Treat Your Music Like a Business
Budgets, business entities, taxes and saving — the money habits that keep independent careers alive.
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Independent Artist Resources
Independent Artist Resources: Your Starter Toolkit
The organizations and tools every independent artist should know — most are free or low-cost.
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CHI Entertainment Network provides general educational information and does not provide legal, tax, financial or professional advice.
Directory
CHI Industry Directory
Studios, producers, engineers, attorneys, publicists and other professionals serving independent artists. Listings are reviewed by CHI before publication. Click a partner's name to open their full profile — partner profiles are an upgrade we offer our directory listings.
Recording Studio
Peachtree Sound Lab
Atlanta, GA
Entertainment Attorney
M. Ellis Entertainment Law
Atlanta, GA
Videographer
Northside Visuals
Atlanta, GA
Publicist
Cadence PR
Atlanta, GA
Booking Agency
Union Row Booking
Atlanta, GA
Artist Finances
Loop & Ledger
Atlanta, GA
Live Performance Room • Rehearsal Studio • Recording Studio • Event Center • Conference Room • Podcast Rooms
Square Globe Studios
Atlanta, GA
Music Producer
Davion Forever
Atlanta, GA
Podcaster/Talk show host
Crank Lucas
Atlanta, GA
Recording Studio
Vryal Studios
800 Langford Dr Ste E
Norcross, GA 30071
Recording Studio
Juarez Music Group / JMG Studios
211 N. Water St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Film Producer / Content Creator • The Bus Stop Atl
Kryss Eastwood
Atlanta, GA
Recording Studio & Content House
The Muscle Factory
1745 Defoor Place NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Nutritional Consulting Services • Holistic Supplements
Good Body Essentials
Detroit, MI
goodbodyessentials.comMarketing Agency
Rocklan One Marketing Agency
Atlanta, GA