Welcome to the Rustic Songbird Podcast! Are you getting ready to put your own music out there, but want to make sure your songs are protected? Don’t know where to start with copyrighting and publishing your work? In this episode, Lydia Walker interviews <a href= "https://www.handofhelp.com/index.php">Anne Schmidt</a> about how to prepare to release your own songs on the legal side. Learn how to make sure your copyright is safe, and how to register with a music publishing company so you will get paid for all uses of your songs.  Anne is a public relations manager for the <a href= "https://www.handofhelp.com/index.php">Hand of Help</a> ministry, and <a href= "http://www.csminetwork.com">CSMI</a> (Christian Songwriters Musicians International).   Say hi to Lydia on Instagram! <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/thelydiawalker">@thelydiawalker</a> Email <a href= "mailto:hello@rusticsongbird.com">hello@rusticsongbird.com</a> Download my FREE CHECKLIST for "How To Prepare To Record In A Studio": <a href="bit.ly/recording-checklist" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bit.ly/recording-checklist</a>

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Learn how to write, record and release your own songs from interviews with pros in the music industry. Take your music to the next level with advice from experienced songwriters, producers and others who have gone before. Hosted by Lydia Walker.