Some songwriters establish a music publishing company with the intention of publishing only their own material. Songwriters who retain their publishing rights earn both the writer’s share and the publisher’s share of any income their songs generate. In addition to earning twice the money, the other major benefit to self-publishing is that you control all creative and business decisions regarding your songs. For those who are able to secure placements […]

Are you thinking about getting a publisher? Here are some things to consider in your search. Who, when and why First of all, do you need a publisher at this point in time — and if so, what do you need them for? If you’ve had some commercial success already, your priorities are likely to be different than those of someone just starting out. By analysing your situation you can work […]

The term “Publishing Administration” gets thrown around a lot in the music industry, and if you’re a songwriter, it’s critical that you understand what it means, how it works, and what your options are. I put together a list of 10 things to know and ask before choosing a Publishing Administrator for your music, so you can get the maximum songwriter royalties possible. 1. What exactly is Publishing Administration when […]

Music publishing remains one of the most financially lucrative areas in the music business.” The Music Publishing Industry raked in $4.9 billion in revenue in 2011 according to the IBISworld Market Research Report. For the most part Music publishing is governed by U.S. copyright law. You actually own the copywrite of a song once you write it. But, it’s important that you register the song with the Library of Congress […]