The difference of HFA and the PRO
As a songwriter, I have been doing my research to expand my knowledge concerning the music publishing side of entertainment. I have learned more in depth about music-licensing which is one of the most important part of music publishing. Everybody is aware of the three PRO companies, which are ASCAP, SESAC and BMI. But there exists some difference between those PRO and the HFA. This causes confusion amongst some people. The HFA (Harry Fox Agency) is a company that provides a mechanical license only. Talking a little bit of the service of HFA, they provide a permission sheet to the people that they allow to record a song that has been recorded before. With this license they are dedicated to provide license, also collect and distribute mechanical royalties, which is for the sales of digital, physical or streaming licenses. So basically we know that when any music CD or download is sold the mechanical licenser pays the publisher and the author. Which on the other hands the PRO works to collect and distribute royalties in the performance right. So basically they collect royalties for songs playing in public places such as cafeteria, restaurants, TV, elevator etc. So, never hurts to know a little bit of everything, especially in regards to music and know what it takes to be successful.
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