Get Your Ducks in a Row
Like a Pro.
The amount of things you need to get done to set up your music business so you actually get paid is a lot — and it can get overwhelming. After decades of experience, we've made the mistakes, lost money, and wasted time on tools that don't always work. So we built the ultimate SA Indie Artist platform.
Are you one of the artists leaving money on the table?
in unclaimed royalties sitting at SA collecting societies
you MUST register with — most artists only know one
of independent artists don't collect all their royalty types
Built by artists, for artists. We know your struggle — it's hard work releasing stuff yourself. We've poured our life's education and knowledge into this platform to help SA artists understand royalties, set everything up to earn, and give you kick-ass tools like Release Management, Split Sheets, Contract Templates, Radio Submissions, ISRC Vault, Audio Metadata Tagging, AI Manager and much more.
The Problems We Solve
Creating music has never been cheaper. But getting paid? That's where most artists get it wrong.
“I released 3 singles before I even knew CAPASSO existed. That's mechanical royalties I'll never get back.” — Anonymous SA artist
Stop Leaving Money on the Table
Most SA artists only register with ONE collecting society. Learn why you need all four — SAMRO, CAPASSO, SAMPRA & RiSA — and what happens when you don't.
Royalties Decoded (Finally)
Performance, mechanical, needletime, sync — it sounds like another language. We break it down so you actually understand where your money comes from.
Navigate SAMRO, CAPASSO & Co.
Who collects what? How do you register? When do you get paid? The real answers without the jargon — straight from someone who's been through it.
Contracts That Don't Rob You
Labels love artists who don't read contracts. Learn about 360 deals, licensing deals, and what to negotiate before you sign away your masters.
The AI Era: SUNO Rather Than Later
AI can now create entire songs. But can they be copyrighted? Learn how to protect your work and adapt your strategy in the age of AI music.
Build Your Team & Career
From managers to booking agents to distributors — know who you need, when you need them, and how to avoid the rookie mistakes that cost careers.
Everything You Need to Run Your Music Business
More than just courses — get the professional tools SA artists actually need to manage royalties, submissions, contracts, and metadata.
Money Leak Detector
Find the R-value hiding in every un-registered song, missed PRO/SAMRO submission, and broken metadata. In 2 minutes, see exactly how much royalty income you're leaving on the table — and how to claim it back.
Release Manager
Your complete release roadmap — 65+ steps from pre-production to post-release. SA-specific registrations, AI tools, radio submission, and platform integrations built in.
Pro Distribution Kit
Everything you need to ship a release like a label — DSP metadata sheets, cover-art checks, Spotify/Apple pitch copy, radio packs, and a final-check summary so nothing slips between the cracks.
Legal Guard & Contract Signer
SA-specific legal templates plus AI contract analysis that flags unfair terms in plain English. Send, sign, and store contracts digitally — your entire signature history in one secure place.
Affiliate Program
Share MRL with fellow artists and earn recurring commission when they upgrade. Real-time dashboards, your own referral link, and a payout system that puts money in your pocket monthly.
Radio Submissions Hub
Submit polished, professional packages to 23+ SA radio stations. MRL formats your email copy, EPK, artist info, streaming links, and release details — so you look like you know what you're doing.
Pro EPK Builder
Create professional Electronic Press Kits with a guided wizard. Generate polished PDFs ready for industry submission — with your own brand colours, background art, and streaming links.
Split Sheet Signature Tool
Create, send, and collect digital signatures on royalty split sheets. Keep your collaborations properly documented — and defensible if a dispute ever surfaces.
Metadata & ISRC Manager
Centralised vault for all your song metadata, ISRC codes, and composer splits. Export registration-ready sheets for RISA, CAPASSO and SAMRO in one click.
Smart Links for Releases
One beautiful link-in-bio page per release — Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and socials in one place. 10 design styles, custom colours, and click analytics by platform and source.
My Contracts Vault
Every contract you've signed or sent — organised, searchable, and exportable. Never lose track of an agreement or wonder what you signed last year.
Template Library
Download SA-specific document templates for management agreements, producer buyouts, performance contracts, distribution and more — drafted for the South African market.
Meet Your Instructor
Learn from someone who has lived and breathed the SA music industry.
Ryno Zeelie
Certified Maxwell Leadership Trainer • Accredited L&D Professional • Guitarist
In my first career I followed my heart and love for making music. As a producer, engineer and session guitarist I worked with some of SA's biggest artists and played some of the biggest stages in the country — including Idols SA and The Voice SA for many seasons.
I built Figure of 8 Productions and recorded music for artists like AKA, Tresor, Mi Casa, Locnville, Sjava, Francois van Coke, Riky Rick, DJ Zinhle, Shekinah, Elvis Blue and many more. I've had songs placed on Amazon Prime, DSTV, movies and TV adverts, charting original compositions, award nominations and wins.
After 14 years I sold the studio business and dove deep into Learning & Development, applying my producer skills to designing incredible learning experiences. Now with over 10 years in L&D, I'm combining both worlds — the music industry knowledge I gained, and the eLearning expertise I've built — to create the Music Royalty Lab.
This content was originally developed for Inscape College but never released. Now, with modern technology, it's finally time to share this knowledge with every artist who needs it.
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