The Art of Getting Paid: Understanding Music Royalty and Revenue Streams

Gain a better understanding of how artists and creative professionals earn and manage income from their work, covering performance rights organizations (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC), mechanical, synchronization, and digital royalties, and practical strategies for collecting and tracking payments.

Space is limited to 25 participants to allow for discussion and individual questions.

Meet the Instructors

Instructors: Students from the Economic Inclusion Clinic, Mitchell Hamline School of Law, under the supervision of Professor Kim Vu-Dinh, J.D.

Broderick Cuthill (he/him) is a second-year law student at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, a nature enthusiast, and a fervent foodie. Broderick has always had a love for the arts and can frequently be found at concerts, arthouse theaters, and art fairs throughout the Twin Cities. Broderick seeks to make the law accessible to all to give individuals the tools and knowledge they need to navigate legal issues that arise.

Natalya Goncharova (she/her) is a full-time wife, mother of two, and a Mitchell Hamline School of Law student with a growing passion for the intersection of business and renewable energy law. When Natalya began law school, she thought the law was rigid and straightforward, leaving little room for creativity. Now, as a third-year student, she has learned that solving real-world legal challenges—whether in the arts or in entrepreneurship—requires imagination, collaboration, and a creative mindset.

Maddie Johnson (she/her) is a fourth-year, part-time law student at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, proud dog mom, wife, and enthusiastic cheese finance whiz. Growing up in Southern Minnesota, Maddie was extremely involved in the musical arts, performing in concert band, jazz band, flute small ensemble, and marching band. Her love of music has continued into her adult life, and you can find Maddie enjoying the Twin Cities’ music scene at local breweries. Maddie enjoys combining her legal knowledge with her passion for helping others and can be found volunteering to help others facing legal challenges.