Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join songwriter Anthony Smith as he takes us through his journey in the music industry, revealing how he balances songwriting with managing the business side. In this episode, Anthony discusses the realities of the songwriting business, offering tips on how songwriters can effectively manage their money, protect their intellectual property, and maximize earnings. He also explains the important role that organizations like The MLC play in ensuring that creators get paid for every use of their work. Tune in for a mix of personal stories, industry insights, and practical tips that will inspire music creators at all stages of their careers.
Want to learn more? Visit themlc.com.
Join songwriter Anthony Smith as he takes us through his journey in the music industry, revealing how he balances songwriting with managing the business side. In this episode, Anthony discusses the realities of the songwriting business, offering tips on how songwriters can effectively manage their money, protect their intellectual property, and maximize earnings. He also explains the important role that organizations like The MLC play in ensuring that creators get paid for every use of their work. Tune in for a mix of personal stories, industry insights, and practical tips that will inspire music creators at all stages of their careers.
Want to learn more? Visit themlc.com.







![The MLC Presents: Mucho Dinero - Unlocking U.S. Digital Music Royalties for Latin Music
Latin music is among the fastest growing genre in the U.S. music market. This is especially true in the digital music sector with revenue from streaming increasing year over year. As the digital music licensing landscape continues to evolve, it is important that Latin music creators and rightsholders alike stay in tune with those changes and the ways in which their works earn royalties.
In this video The Mechanical Licensing Collectives Head of Third-Party Partnerships, Dae Bogan, in conversation with four industry pros who are helping Latin music creators and rightsholders navigate the digital music royalties landscape and build strong businesses.
Speakers include Yira Santiago, LLM, Founder of Protege Tu Música TV, LLC (Protect Your Music TV); Stephanie Santiago Rolon, Founder of Take Creative Control [Latin]; Jorge Brea, Founder of Symphonic Distribution; and Delia Orjuela, President of Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.
DISCLAIMER: This video was uploaded to the MLC’s YouTube channel on 05/05/2021. Some content may no longer be accurate or up-to-date. For the latest information, please visit THEMLC.COM or reach out to our support team with any questions. The MLC Presents: Mucho Dinero - Unlocking U.S. Digital Music Royalties for Latin Music](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BfCOnTMXtHo/mqdefault.jpg)


