Artist Consulting

Consulting for musicians who need practical, experienced guidance on the business side of their work. Whether you’re preparing to release music, dealing with contracts, navigating publishing or looking to license your songs, Brooke offers straightforward, one-on-one support.

Brooke Wentz brings decades of experience in music rights, licensing, and supervision to help you make informed decisions and avoid common mistakes.

Common Topics Covered

  • How to register your music and protect your publishing

  • Understanding splits, contracts, and producer agreements

  • Choosing a distributor and getting your music on DSPs (Spotify, Apple, etc.)

  • Guidance on licensing, royalties, and collecting the money you’re owed

  • How to deliver music to a supervisor or submit to a placement opportunity

  • Whether to join a PRO, union, or find a music rep

 FAQs

  • To protect your music, you should register your songs with a Performing Rights Organization (PRO), copyright registration, and use written agreements for collaborations. Brooke can walk you through exactly how to do this.

  • Music publishing is the business of managing and monetizing your compositions. Royalties come from public performances, digital streams, licensing, and sync deals. Brooke can help you understand how to collect what you’re owed.

  • Yes. Distributors like DistroKid, TuneCore, or CD Baby help you upload your music to streaming platforms. Brooke can help you choose the right one based on your goals.

  • You need to own the rights (or have permission), prep your tracks properly, and pitch to music supervisors. Brooke provides insight into how this process works and what supervisors are looking for.