What
exactly does a music publisher do? A music publisher seeks to maximize
the circulation, the impact and the financial profitability of songs
and to coach and mentor promising writers. In other words, a music
publisher brings two basic ingredients to the table which should
aid the individual songwriter to further his/her career potential.
The first "hat" the music publisher wears is that of song
promoter. Since the publisher's entire business is music, the publishing
company will have a wealth of contacts and experience that should
expand the possibilities for song through media such as print, recording,
video, radio and television airplay and even foreign subpublishing.
A knowledgeable and energetic music publisher who "believes
in a song" can be of invaluable help in getting it to the world.
The other "hat" the music publisher wears is that of coach
and mentor. Songwriters who write exclusively for a certain music
publishing company (staff songwriters) have a great advantage in
that they have personal access to the expertise of the publisher
for feedback on the songs they are creating. The publisher may also
arrange for a writer to collaborate with other writers who are stronger
in certain aspects of the craft, thereby offering a "cross-training"
advantage in the development of the writer's talent. Good publishers
-- like good coaches -- can pull the maximum from those they mentor.
How to
Get Songs to Music Publishers
Paramount Group, Nashville - the Nashville songwriting site is
your connection for info on music publishers and getting your
songs to music business professionals.
TAXI: Music Publishers
Info on music publishers from TAXI: a leading independent A&R
company helping unsigned bands, artists and songwriters get publishing,
film/TV and record deals.
TalentMatch.com
Music Publisher Resource We help accomplished talent - musicians,
actors, models, comedians, filmmakers and more gain support and
worldwide exposure.
Music Publishers'
Association
Web site for information provided by the Music Publishers' Association
about music publishing, copyright laws, editorial standards
Music Companies
Promote your music catalog directly to Advertising Agencies
Songtown
Publishing
ASCAP Music publishing company for original country and pop songs
Music
Publishers
A&R Departments worldwide ask me for hit songs. I'll play
them yours
NMPA
National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) The Harry Fox Agency,
Inc. Songwriters and Music Publishers File Brief In Morpheus/Grokster
Appeal.
ASCAP
http://www.ascap.com/
BMI.com
home for songwriters, composers, & publishers Broadcast Music,
Inc. was founded 60 years ago on the idea that all songwriters,
composers and publishers
the music
publishers association
The Music Publishers Association (in the UK) represents the interests
of music publishers and the writers signed to them.
Hal Leonard
Online
Sheet music, music books, software and videos. Sheet music, music
books, software, and videos. Well-known publisher of music education
material.
