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EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 11 MIN

The Four Core Royalty Streams

from JG Sound of Money: Music Royalty Investing with Josh Gilliland · host Josh Gilliland

Send us Fan MailThis episode is a foundational deep dive into exactly how music copyrights generate a paycheck. Host Josh Gilliland breaks down the four primary income sources for any music asset, explaining the engine that drives your potential returns.You will learn about:Mechanical Royalties: Generated from every reproduction of a song, from vinyl to Spotify streams.Public Performance Royalties: Earned from plays on the radio, in restaurants, on TV, and online.Synchronization (Sync) Royalties: The powerful income from placing songs in movies, commercials, and video games.Print Royalties: The smallest but still important stream from the sale of sheet music.Resources Mentioned: Download your free Advanced Investment Calculator: https://www.jgsoundofmoney.com/calculator Pre-Order the Book: https://a.co/d/7132rZvNext week on JG Sound of Money: We begin our deep dive into the specific platforms where you can buy these assets, starting with the biggest and oldest marketplace: Royalty Exchange. Enjoying the podcast? Go deeper with the official companion book, The Sound of Money. It's the complete playbook for music royalty investing, available now on Amazon.Get your copy today! https://amzn.to/49dvj4C  JG Sound of Money is a production of JG BeatsLab LLC. For a truly personal musical experience, discover our custom song service, Sincerely, A Song—perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, and special occasions. Learn more at SincerelyASong.com.

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Send us Fan Mail This episode is a foundational deep dive into exactly how music copyrights generate a paycheck. Host Josh Gilliland breaks down the four primary income sources for any music asset, explaining the engine that drives your potential returns. You will learn about: Mechanical Royalties: Generated from every reproduction of a song, from vinyl to Spotify streams.Public Performance Royalties: Earned from plays on the radio, in restaurants, on TV, and online.Synchronization (Sync) Roy...

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