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(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I've wondered a lot about how to handle copyrighting my music.  Most of what I write/play will likely be used in churches and worship settings... at least for now.  So I haven't been overly concerned with the idea.  But Christian artists' music takes off all the time... and I realize that the more I put out there, the more likely it is that someone could find my music and use it as their own.  How do I handle proving dates that my songs were written or recorded?  Is there some sort of copyrighting organization that handles that... as with company logos and registered trademarks?  A friend suggested the idea of sending each song by US Mail to yourself.  Then you have it postmarked and unopened.  Any thoughts?