Could You Prove It’s Your Song?

Why protecting your music matters more than ever.

 

Hey SoundBirthers 👋

Every song starts with an idea.

Maybe it began as a melody on your phone.
A lyric written late at night.
Or a beat you spent weeks perfecting.

As an independent artist, you invest your time, creativity and passion into every release.

But here’s an important question:

If someone challenged your authorship tomorrow, could you prove your song was yours?

That’s exactly why protecting your music matters.

 

What does it mean to protect your music?

 

Protecting your music means creating official proof that you are the author of your work.

With Protect in SoundBirth, powered by Musicstart by Sacem, every protected song receives a certificate supported by blockchain technology.

This certificate establishes the anteriority of your work and can be used as evidence of authorship if your ownership is ever disputed.

It’s not about expecting problems.

It’s about being prepared if they ever happen.

 

When could proof of authorship become important?

 

Most artists never expect to face copyright issues.

However, situations like these happen more often than many musicians realize:

• Someone claims they wrote your song.
• A collaborator disputes who created the work.
• Your music is reused without permission.
• Your composition is copied or heavily inspired by another release.
• You need to demonstrate when your work existed.

In situations like these, having official proof of your creation can make a significant difference.

 

 

Why does Musicstart use blockchain?

 

Blockchain technology creates an immutable timestamp linked to your protected work.

Once your certificate has been issued, the registration cannot be modified, providing permanent proof of when your music was protected.

This gives artists an additional layer of confidence that their proof of authorship will remain verifiable over time.

 

Can you protect music that’s already been released?

 

Yes.

One of the advantages of Protect is that you can secure songs you’ve already distributed through SoundBirth.

Whether your release went live yesterday or months ago, you can still establish proof of authorship for your existing catalog.

Of course, protecting your music as early as possible is always recommended.

 

Can you protect your lyrics too?

 

Absolutely.

During the protection process, you can also register your lyrics.

Music and lyrics each receive their own dedicated protection certificate.

To ensure both are protected, lyrics must be added during the initial registration process.

 

 

What happens if you cancel your subscription?

 

Your existing protection doesn’t disappear.

Every song protected while your Musicstart subscription was active remains protected.

Your certificates stay valid and continue to serve as proof of your authorship.

You simply won’t be able to protect new releases until you subscribe again.

 

Is your certificate valid internationally?

 

Musicstart certificates can be used as proof of authorship internationally, particularly in countries that follow the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works.

Depending on local legislation, additional copyright registration may still be recommended in certain countries.

 

Why SoundBirth integrated Musicstart

 

At SoundBirth, we believe artists need more than music distribution.

They need professional tools that help them build long-term careers.

That’s why we partnered with Musicstart by Sacem, making music protection part of the same workflow artists already use to release and manage their catalog.

No extra platform.

No complicated paperwork.

Just a simple Protect button directly inside your release.

 

Protect your next release

 

Creating music is hard work.

Protecting it shouldn’t be.

If your songs matter enough to release, they matter enough to protect.

Open your SoundBirth account, tap Protect, and secure your music with Musicstart by Sacem today.

Martin, COO of SoundBirth
& The Amazing SoundBirth Team 💜