Independent Artist Resources
Independent Artist Resources: Your Starter Toolkit
The organizations and tools every independent artist should know — most are free or low-cost.
Register and collect
Join a PRO (ASCAP, BMI or SESAC), register with The MLC and SoundExchange, and choose a distributor. These are the foundations for collecting what you earn.
Learn and grow
Use artist dashboards like Spotify for Artists and Apple Music for Artists for data. Attend local workshops and industry panels for education and relationships.
Get support
Arts organizations, grants and legal-aid groups exist for artists. In Georgia, Georgia Lawyers for the Arts offers education and legal referrals.
Key Takeaways
- Set up your collection accounts
- Use your data dashboards
- Lean on arts organizations
For More Insight
Go deeper with CHI books
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The essentials every new artist needs before they start — rights, teams, deals and mindset.
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How to fund your music career the smart way — budgets, revenue streams and investment.
Sources
CHI Entertainment Network provides general educational information and does not provide legal, tax, financial or professional advice.