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Music Publishing Basics: An Overview
What is a music publisher and what services does a publisher provide? by Kevin Zimmerman Ideally, a music publisher will help place your song with a recording artist, license third parties for the use of your song, and ultimately collect and distribute money to you. In exchange for these services (called “administration rights”), the publisher normally receives 50% of all such income, with the other 50% going to the…
From Songwriter 101, posted 3.05.09
How To Get Your Songwriting Career Started on the Right Track
Famous Music’s Carol Spencer Offers Some Sage Advice for Fledgling Songwriters By Kevin Zimmerman SW101: What should a new songwriter know before submitting material to a major publisher? Carol Spencer: If they’re really just starting out, they probably shouldn’t be submitting with a major publisher. It makes more sense to try an independent producer, people who will represent you in an aggressive manner and try to get you some…
From Songwriter 101, posted 3.05.09
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