Not only does being a SOCAN member ensure you are compensated for public performances of your music, both here in Canada and abroad, it also makes you eligible for valuable benefits that can help you both at home and on the road: instrument and studio liability insurance; support for songwriting efforts through accomodations and showcases; discounts on educational products; and a subscription to our Words & Music magazine.

•  SOCAN Group Banking Program with RBC
SOCAN is pleased to announce a new offer for members – a group banking program available through the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). SOCAN members can now access benefits and discounts on a wide range of banking products and services including VIP banking, personal financing solutions, specialty savings accounts, investments and investment services, and special VISA cards.

•  SOCAN's Musical Instruments and Studio Liability Group-Insurance Program
SOCAN is pleased to offer its members a new group insurance plan with MusicPro Canada (operated by broker Front Row Entertainment). U.S.-based members can also access group insurance benefits through MusicPro.

•  SOCAN's L.A. House / Benefits
SOCAN is pleased to provide access to free accommodations in Los Angeles, exclusively for SOCAN members who are visiting the city to further their career/craft. SOCAN's L.A. House is a private home that has made a room available to our visiting members. We also provide links to other useful information for our members who are visiting the city.

•  SOCAN's Nashville House / Benefits
SOCAN is pleased to provide access to free accommodations in Nashville, exclusively for SOCAN members who are visiting the city to further their songwriting career/craft. Nashville House is a private home that has made two rooms available to our visiting members. We also provide links to other useful information for our members who are visiting the city.

•  SOCAN / Billy Block Showcase
If you’re a SOCAN member who wants to showcase in Nashville, then the SOCAN-sponsored Billy Block Show might be just the opportunity you’re looking for. SOCAN has partnered with The Billy Block Show to provide members with an opportunity to showcase their songs before a live audience in Nashville, and have the performance broadcast throughout the U.S.

•  50% discount on the Canadian Music Industry Primer PDF
This book covers what you need to know about the music business in Canada, and is a valuable tool for novices and experts alike. It examines not only the nuts and bolts of the business, but also provides a roadmap through many of the current issues that are affecting musicians' ability to earn a living.

•  10% discount on MasterWriter songwriting software
MasterWriter is a software program developed specifically for songwriters. Its unique features, including an array of reference dictionaries, provide songwriters with all the tools they need in one easy-to-use program. (After clicking through to the order form, enter the number 2008 in the "Discount Coupon #" field.)

•  Our magazine
One of the benefits of membership is a free subscription to Words & Music magazine. Members enjoy a free subscription for the first two years of membership. After that time, members who are earning royalties through SOCAN continue to receive the magazine for free, while non-earning members can buy an annual subscription for $20 (CDN) inside Canada, $25 (CDN) U.S. and foreign.

If you're a music creator who hasn't joined SOCAN yet, it's easy to become a member.