Founded in 1895, the MPA is the oldest music trade organization in the United States which addresses issues pertaining to print publishing with an emphasis on copyright education and advocacy.

Websites that offer lyrics and guitar tabs without licensing or permission from the artist or record label constitute copyright infringement.

Former MPA president Lauren Keiser stated that he wanted jail time in addition to fines and the removal of offending websites.

[1] In March 2006, the MPA issued a statement in which they explained their position on websites that distribute unauthorized sheet music and tablature.

In April 2009, the Power Tab Archive organized a partnership with Music Sales Group and the website is continuing to reload the downloads and pays royalties with advertising revenue.