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The ASCAP Resource Guide
Each day, the ASCAP staff fields countless questions about every aspect of the music business. This Resource Guide has been developed to provide our members with quick and thorough access to the information they need.
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ASCAP Resource Guide
c/o Marketing Department
1 Lincoln Plaza, 6th floor
New York, NY 10023
ASCAP Information and Publications
ASCAP publishes many brochures and pamphlets on a wide variety of subjects-- those listed below are the more substantial publications. Some of the information listed below is also on the ASCAP web site, and is linked correspondingly. For print copies and more information, contact the ASCAP Marketing Department at marketing@ascap.com or write to One Lincoln Plaza, 6th floor, New York, NY 10023. For Licensing materials, please contact:
ASCAP Licensing Office
2675 Paces Ferry Rd., SE
Suite 350
Atlanta, GA 30339
(800) 505-4052
AFJ2
The Second Amended Final Judgement is an agreement between ASCAP and the United States Justice Department that governs ASCAP operations and licensing procedures.
DISTRIBUTION RESOURCE DOCUMENTS
In 1950, ASCAP and the federal government entered into a voluntary agreement, commonly referred to as the "consent decree," which governs many aspects of ASCAP’s operations, including licensing and membership matters. Most of these rules pertain to the methods of distribution and the weighting formula used to determine the relative value of different types of performances.
ASCAP ADVANTAGE
A comprehensive overview of what ASCAP does. Covers subjects of joining ASCAP, the payment system, licensing, collecting foreign royalties, services & benefits, workshops/showcases/awards, and the board of directors.
THE ASCAP FOUNDATION: PROGRAMS
The ASCAP Foundation conceives, promotes and supports charitable and educational programs in the field of music and fosters public access to music and music education. The Foundation's scholarships, awards and programs are described in this brochure.
ASCAP PAYMENT SYSTEM
Want to know how you get paid? This brochure explains the processes behind ASCAP’s royalty collections, the weighting formula and distributions.
 GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR RECORDING SESSION
This brochure is a result of the partnership between The ASCAP Foundation and Westrax Recording Studios Ltd. in NYC. It offers tips on how to maximize your time in the studio, including advice on vocal techniques, recording/mixing techniques and advice on multi-tracking and sound "painting."
MUSIC AND MONEY
Jeffrey and Todd Brabec, ASCAP, 1996.
A brief but thorough pamphlet addressing "Where the bucks come from for writers and publishers," written by ASCAP Executive Vice President/Director of Membership Todd Brabec and Chrysalis Music Senior Vice President of Business Affairs Jeff Brabec. An excellent starting point for anyone seeking to learn more about the many sources of income for songwriters and publishers.
MUSIC, MONEY, SUCCESS AND THE MOVIES
Another Jeffrey and Todd Brabec pamphlet that focuses on the use of music in film and how musicians can profit from this lucrative medium.
PLAYBACK
Playback, ASCAP's member magazine, is published quarterly. The magazine features important legislative information and various features, including informative articles about the music business and the accomplishments of prominent ASCAP members. It also highlights ASCAP's many events and award shows. Members may report premieres, commissions, and performances to be listed in the "Steppin' Out" column.
SHOWCASES, WORKSHOPS AND GRANTS
An annual brochure with schedule and application information on ASCAP's showcases, workshops and grants.
GENERAL LICENSING BROCHURES
ASCAP's General Licensing Department administrates license agreements for more than 300,000 businesses and organizations. Because businesses use music in different ways - from bars and restaurants to telephone music-on-hold, there is no single license structure that covers every application. Click here for our General Licensing Brocures.
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