Course Intro: Welcome to Music Royalties 101
Understanding the Black Box and why your music generates money you never see.
The Evolution of SA Royalties & The Dual Engine
How copyright laws built the SA music industry and the two copyrights in every song.
Demystifying Royalty Types & Blanket Licenses
How collection societies actually get the money and divide it among artists.
The Cost of Disorganization (Case Study)
What happens when you ignore the paperwork — a real-world cautionary tale.
The South African "Big Three" & The Global Matrix
How SAMRO, CAPASSO, and SAMPRA connect you to global royalty collection.
Global Collection, Tax Withholding & The Conflict Trap
Publishing administrators, the double notification trap, and international tax strategy.
Capitalizing on the Global Stage
How SA compares globally and the SAMPRA-SoundExchange breakthrough.
Maximizing Your Royalties in Practice
The post-upload checklist and active royalty auditing strategies.
Royalties in the Age of AI
AI music generation, copyright law, and the "human-in-the-loop" requirement.
Conclusion: Taking Control
Complete all lessons to finish the course