CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR MUSIC CREATORS
All of us in the music community have experienced major changes to our routines as a result of the pandemic. But hardship is only half the story of 2020. We've also seen our community find innovative ways to connect with fans, and help us process what we are all going through with their music.
We’ve put together some resources that we hope will help you stay healthy, creative, connected and financially stable until we can all have in-person jam sessions again. Thank you for your music - the world needs it now, more than ever.
~Your ASCAP family

Advocacy
Updated 3/12/21
Here’s What the American Rescue Plan Act Means for Music Creators
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, providing financial relief and other benefits for many Americans, including music creators. To help ASCAP members navigate the new COVID-19 relief measures, we outlined the key provisions for music creators below.
ASCAP and Other Music Industry Leaders Unite Again to Ask Congress to Provide Relief from Toll of Pandemic
As part of a united music community effort, ASCAP joined other music industry leaders in sending a letter urging Congress to pass legislation to provide additional relief for music creators and live-music venues.
ASCAP Joins 20 US Music Industry Leaders in a Letter Asking Congress to Support the RESTART Act
ASCAP joined 20 US music industry leaders in a letter asking Congress to support the RESTART Act because independent music venues are vital to songwriters’ livelihoods, and they need help to survive.
ASCAP Calls on Congress to Stand With Songwriters Who Need Access to Critical Benefits in the Next Stimulus Package
ASCAP joined other US music industry leaders in a letter urging Congress to ensure that critical benefits like unemployment insurance, disaster loans and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are extended to self-employed individuals and small businesses in the next government stimulus package.
Wellness During the PANDEMIC
This is a good time to focus on you. Here are free services from our Wellness Benefits partners to support mental health, mindfulness, exercise and nutrition. More wellness resources can be found at www.ascap.com/wellness
(Updated on 10/9/20)
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At this year's ASCAP Experience we invited Taylor Bennett, an artist and entrepreneur, Dr. Delverlon Hall, a psychotherapist and Kosine, a music producer and actor to discuss the challenges music makers face when it comes to mental health.


EAST COAST
Thursdays @ 2PM CT / 3PM ET - Danielle.bowker@musicares.org
Thursdays @ 6PM CT / 7PM ET - peteharrisphd@mac.com
ASCAP has partnered with MusiCares to offer free cyber support groups for music creators, every week on Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up by emailing the facilitator.
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RESOURCES FOR MENTAL WELL-BEING
As creators, mental health is essential to our overall well-being and creativity. When we feel mentally well, we can work more productively, think clearly, and be present for our friends, families and fellow music creators. This page provides resources to help you keep mentally healthy and to reduce stress.

Sign up for direct deposit
We want to make sure your royalties can get to you quickly in these difficult times. Sign up for Direct Deposit to have your royalties deposited in your bank account as soon as they’re available.
Here’s how:
- Log into your Member Access account
- Click "Payment Information," under the Profile section of the left-hand navigation bar
- Click the "Add +" icon at the top right-hand corner and add your direct deposit details

Update your contact info
Make sure we can reach you with any important updates about your account and royalties. Log into Member Access and update your mailing and email address with us. It can make a big impact.

Register your works
Before we can pay you, we need to know some basic info about your music. Spend some of your extra time at home registering your music so we can start tracking it and sending you royalties.
Here’s how:
- Log into Member Access
- Click “Works” in your Member Access navigation bar
- Click “Register a Work” button at the top right