AT ME GUSTA MUSIC, WE LIKE MUSIC.
Me Gusta Music is an independent publishing and record administration firm working hard in Nashville, Tennessee. Here, we like music––and the people who make it. In 2011, Trina Smith-Dort launched our company with the idea that creators should be free to create, while i-dotters, number crunchers, and puzzle lovers like us tackle registration, licensing, paperwork, and an ever-evolving list of revenue streams. Thanks to our two decades of experience and never-stop-learning M.O., you can trust our expertise.
When you work with Me Gusta Music, you’ll never wonder what we’re doing: We’re always available to answer questions and explain the ins and outs––but if you’d rather that we keep the labyrinth that is modern-day publishing and record administration to ourselves, we get that, too.
Lastly, business is better when you’re open and kind. All musical styles and people are welcome here.
Publishing administration can be a gnarly web. That’s why top music publishers and successful independent songwriters alike trust Me Gusta Music to correctly navigate its complexities. We’ll handle it all: registration with a performing rights society (BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, GMR), negotiating and issuing all mechanical and synchronization licenses to third-party users, copyright registration with the Library of Congress, royalty collection, tracking and monitoring earnings, delivering detailed earning statements, performing catalog due diligence, monitoring and collection of digital streaming (Spotify, YouTube, and more), and whatever else they think of next.
Have questions? Craving clarity? We’re here, eager to hand over the answer––or hunt it down for you.
Releasing an album or EP independently? We’re your huckleberry. As the digital revolution has made it possible for artists and labels to release projects on their own more than ever before, the need for dependable record administration has grown, too. Me Gusta Music handles record admin for labels big and small. We roll up our sleeves and negotiate for artists and labels with publishers and songwriters; ensure all sound recordings have been registered with the Library of Congress; issue licenses on behalf of record labels; negotiate and issue all mechanical and synchronization licenses; compile sales data for royalty payments; create royalty statements for publishers, artists, and producers.
Curious about an aspect of record administration that we didn’t list here? Chances are we do that, too. Let’s talk.
Our Clients
At Me Gusta Music, our clients are beloved––and not just by us. Our publishing and record administration rosters are hundreds deep and full of some of the most celebrated artists, respected publishers, spirited indie labels, and revered songwriters in the world.