FINALLY
The world of songwriting and music publishing may be complex, but it's far from mysterious. Just as every other business has its particular rules, special ways of conducting business, and unique revenue-producing areas, so too does songwriting/publishing. The days of pennies, piano rolls, and sheet music has been transformed by the technology of the communications industry into a multibillion-dollar worldwide industry and one of the centerpieces of entertainment programming. It's a difficult field to succeed in and a difficult field to remain successful in. But even though the music business is based on creativity, it's still a business, and knowledge of its inner workings is one of the keys to a lasting, productive, and financially rewarding career.
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Copyright © 2002 by Todd Brabec, Jeffrey Brabec. All Rights Reserved. Note: The figures and comments contained in this article are based upon the authors' experiences over the years with many specific situations. Ranges of fees, as well as comments, do vary based upon individual negotiations and situations. |
