In music copyright, the publisher is the owner or administrator of the song copyright—not the sound recording. This includes the melody, harmony, and lyrics. If a songwriter hasn’t signed a publishing deal, they are considered their own publisher.
When you have a publisher
If you signed a publishing agreement, follow that agreement when entering songwriter and publisher information. The agreement determines which rights and shares the publisher controls.
When you do not have a publisher
If you have not assigned your publishing rights to a publisher, you may be your own publisher. Enter the information requested for the composition and its writers.
A performing-rights organization (PRO), such as ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, or SOCAN, is not the same as a music publisher. You do not need to enter your PRO as the publisher.
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