small Publishers VS LARGE Libraries

Published: Wed, 06/03/09

If you´re pursuing music licensing as a means to generate a substantial income, it helps to plant as many seeds as possible.  I encourage writers that I work with to get their music into as many catalogs as possible in order to maximize their results.  There are many different, very large libraries that will accept your music non exclusively and it pays to be in as many of them as possible. Libraries such as Pump Audio, Rumblefish, My Music Source, etc. are all great resources and I suggest uploading your music into their catalogs as part of your overall strategy to getting your music licensed.
 
But with that said, I´ve personally had a lot more success working with a smaller, much more hands on publishing company.  The company that I work with is small enough that I can call up the company directly and speak with my publisher for a half hour at a time and find out first hand what kind of projects she´s working on and what kind of music she is in need of.  My publisher will even listen to my submissions on the phone, in real time, and give me instant feedback.  This kind of more personable relationship makes it much easier to stay in the loop and ultimately increases your chances of success. 
 
So unless you are planning on being your own publisher and developing relationships yourself with music supervisors, try to find a publisher that likes your music who is accessible so you can work with them on an ongoing basis.  The music business is a relationship driven industry and careers are formed as a result of these professional relationships.

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Happy Songwriting!
Aaron Davison