In order to be paid in the music business you must register your songs. Performing Rights Organizations (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC), labels, publishers, and people who may sync your music will not Pay Out if there are concerns about who the creators of the song are and who the money should be paid too. <br> <br>Most artists rely solely on their talent, which leaves them broke… But it doesn’t have to be that way! You want a career in music, and you want to get paid. So, there’s no excuse for not knowing the basics of how to do it.