Music Publishers And Pitching Songs To Artists

Music publishers assist songwriters in furthering their careers by assisting in a variety of ways.  In the context of music licensing, publishers help songwriters connect with supervisors and productions that are in need of original music.  In the context of the recording industry music publishers also assist songwriters by helping them connect with recording artists in need of original music.  Some publishers work strictly in the licensing business, some strictly in the recording industry and others work with writers in both niches. Additionally publishers assist in a variety of other ways, including:

·         Finding  new songwriters and composers and encouraging and supporting them as they develop and hone their skills, whether through helping with their living expenses, providing them with the means to produce and record music or offering advice and guidance in writing for particular markets.

·         Securing commissions for new works and helping to coordinate work flow.

·         Registering the works of songwriters and composers with all appropriate performing rights organizations and agencies.

·         Producing and financing demo recordings.

·         Producing and licensing the production of printed music.

·         Producing promotional materials, including demo CDs, press kits, etc.

·         Promoting composers and songwriters and their music to performers, broadcasters, record labels and others who use music on a commercial basis.

·         Licensing the use of music for use in a variety of media outlets, including TV, Films, Video Games and other media outlets.

·         Responding to new media licensing opportunities.

·         Monitoring and tracking the use of the music they represent and making sure that proper payment is made.

·         Making licensing payments to songwriters and composers for music they are able to sell on the artists behalf.

·         Taking legal action against anyone using music without the necessary permission.

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