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Missed the SoundExchange Webinar? Here’s How to Catch Up and Get Paid
Missed the SoundExchange webinar? No problem. Learn how to register, claim your recordings, and start collecting your royalties—plus download the takeaway guide to get started.
Understanding Your Music Money — SoundExchange vs. BMI vs. The MLC (And How to Actually Get Paid)
Confused about music royalties? Learn the difference between SoundExchange, BMI, and The MLC—and how to collect every dollar you’ve earned. Join ATXM’s free webinar and master class to get paid properly.
March 30: ATXM Master Class: Performance Royalties, Mechanical Royalties & Publishing 101
Learn how royalties really work. ATXM’s Master Class breaks down performance royalties, mechanical royalties, publishing, and streaming income so artists can better understand—and collect—the money they’ve earned. Seats are limited, so register today!
Austin Texas Musicians and St. Edward’s University Announce New Education Partnership to Support Professional Musicians
ATXM and St. Edward’s University are excited to announce a new hybrid education partnership designed to support working musicians. The program delivers practical music industry education through online curriculum modules, in-person master classes, artist mastermind cohorts, and the combined power of academic expertise and Austin’s real-world music ecosystem.
ATXM Music Industry Education Series Kicks Off March 30th
Austin’s music scene is world-renowned—but too many artists are left to navigate the business side of music on their own. The ATXM Music Industry Education Series, kicking off March 30, brings together industry professionals, working musicians, and experienced artists to deliver practical career education. Through in-person master classes, webinars, and workshops, the program gives musicians the tools they need to better understand the music business and build sustainable careers. Location for the first master class will be announced March 13.
March 26: Free SoundExchange 101 Webinar
Many musicians are leaving money on the table simply because they aren’t registered to collect digital performance royalties. Join this free SoundExchange webinar on March 26 at 12:00 PM CT to learn how digital royalties work and how to make sure you’re getting paid.
Results that Resonate
Austin Texas Musicians is delivering real, measurable impact for Austin’s creative workforce. From $8M+ in public funding and fair-pay policies to 1,500+ musicians trained annually and $300K+ in paid gigs, see how advocacy, education, and economic development are helping Austin artists live, work, and thrive.
How Advocacy Powers Education & Economic Growth
Advocacy isn’t just policy work—it’s the engine that powers real opportunities for Austin’s working musicians. From shaping fair-pay standards to securing millions in public funding, ATXM’s advocacy creates the conditions for better education, stronger careers, and more paid gigs. This post breaks down how behind-the-scenes policy wins turn into master classes, business training, venue partnerships, and direct financial support for the people who make Austin’s music culture thrive.
Help Us Fund the Future We’re Building
In late March 2026, Austin Texas Musicians will launch our most ambitious year of educational programming yet—centered around a brand-new Quarterly Master Class Series designed to give working musicians the practical, real-world training they need to thrive.
Free Legal Webinar by TALA! Thurs., Dec. 4th, 12 pm-1:30 pm
Independent artists and musicians often face unpaid invoices, damaged or unreturned gear, and broken agreements—yet many don’t realize they have legal options. On December 4, TALA, ACLC, and ATXM are hosting Small Claims Court for Creatives, a free virtual seminar offering practical guidance on enforceable agreements, resolving disputes, and representing yourself in small claims court. Perfect for freelancers and creative professionals seeking to protect their income and work.
Community Partners
Are You a Central Texas Musician?
Austin Texas Musicians is for you! We are musicians working for musicians.
Our community of Central Texas musicians is over 6,000 strong and growing.
We represent those we serve on city, state, and federal policy and provide basic needs and services to improve our quality of life.
Advocacy, Education, and Economic Development are the three pillars of our work to empower you to “Show Up, Speak Up, and Be Heard"!
Make an impact today
🎵 Join us in protecting Austin’s creative future.
Every bit of support goes a long way in helping us help musicians. We’ve got some very impactful new initiatives in motion for 2026, including:
Expanded Paid Performance Opportunities for Musicians
Expanded Education Programming, in Partnership with Local Higher Education
A Downtown Creative Hub, Parking and Safe Escort for Musicians
To continue doing this work, we need your help. Cultivating new partnerships, investment, and donor relations both public and private will be key to our sustainability.
We're putting out a call to all interested corporate partners, angel investors, and music community members and imploring that we all come together to lift up what has proven to be a crucial service to the health of our music community, which truly serves as the cornerstone to Austin’s economic well-being. We hope you’ll help us continue our work by donating, or by contacting us directly to discuss options.