Copyright is not an Option, it is Mandatory!

You should never publish Music before registering your work to the library of congress. the most important forms for musician/composer are
1. Form PA (Performing Arts)
2. Form SR (Sound Recording) these two forms protect your actual publication, writings, compositions and the complete body of work i.e. the final mixed and mastered work commonly referred to as “Masters” and “Sound Recordings” …
if someone plays your music on public radio etc or if a person or persons do a “cover” of your music. Without these registrations you will be in for a legal nightmare if you ever need to place a copyright claim. Lastly create a publishing company and join a publishing firm such as ASCAP, BMI SEASAC etc Join my YouTube channel Producers Talk w/L.A. Ramon:

https://youtube.com/@producerstalk?si=NeyO5ZLFslTlF0v9 for tips/tricks/tutorials