Built for creators, not corporations.
I bring more than 20 years of experience in music publishing, licensing, and royalty administration to the independent artists Music Royalty Circle was built to serve.
About Me
My Name is T Tillman
I have more than 20 years of experience in music publishing, licensing, and royalty administration, combined with over a decade in financial and operational auditing.
My background includes senior roles at Warner Music Group and Warner Bros. Records, where I directed publisher royalty statement preparation and distribution, oversaw music research and licensing for prerecorded media, and managed copyright royalty payment processes across a high-volume catalog of compositions and licenses. Earlier in my career, I supervised financial and operational audits at Warner Communications, evaluating internal controls and identifying risk exposures across multiple subsidiaries.
I hold an MBA in Finance from Atlanta University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Cornell University. That combination of royalty administration and audit discipline is what led me to build Music Royalty Circle — so independent artists have the same eye watching their royalties that major labels and publishers have always had watching theirs.
Clarity first
We translate complex royalty systems into plain English so you can make informed decisions.
Creator-owned
You keep your rights. We provide education, tools, and recommendations — never pressure to sign.
Community driven
Join a circle of independent creators sharing knowledge, resources, and recovery strategies.
Who we serve
Artists & performers
Singers, rappers, bands, and solo acts releasing music independently or via distributors.
Producers & beatmakers
Creators who earn from production, co-writing, samples, and sync placements.
Songwriters & composers
Writers collecting performance, mechanical, and publishing royalties worldwide.
Ready to see what you're missing?
Start with the free 18-point royalty assessment. It takes about two minutes and shows you where to focus first.