How I became a royalty wizard

Music has always been at the center of my life. My father, Hans van Hemert, was a successful producer, composer, and songwriter. He was a pioneer in the European music industry, one of the first producers to negotiate a master royalty, and the creative force behind major European acts such as Mouth & MacNeal and Luv’. Growing up surrounded by contracts, royalties, and creative rights, I naturally developed a fascination for how artists actually get paid.

After doing an internship and working as a product manager for a few years, I discovered how complex and inconsistent royalty statements can be. That’s when I started analyzing royalty data myself. I began spotting missing payments and incorrect splits. Over time, what started as a side project turned into my profession.

Today, through The Royalty Wizards, I help artists, producers, and heirs of creatives uncover hidden income and gain full control over their royalties.

— Hannah van Hemert