Writing great songs is not enough. To make money, songwriters need
a firm, realistic grasp of how songs generate income, and how the
songwriting business works. This Business of Songwriting is the
first book to demystify the process of doing business as a
songwriter. Author Jason Blume is a songwriter, music publisher,
and educator whose songs are on albums that have sold more than 50
million copies, topped international charts, and are in top
television shows and movies. He starts by defining terms and
explaining the mechanics of how songwriters generate and collect
royalties. The functions of music publishers, record labels,
performing rights organizations, and the Harry Fox Agency are
clarified, as are mechanical, performance, and print licensing;
statutory mechanical royalty rates; estimates of the amounts earned
for synchronization and master use licenses; and performance
royalties for radio, television, and Internet broadcasts. He also
includes a section on digital licensing and royalties. Samples of
virtually every contract a songwriter might likely encounter are
included, and with top music industry attorneys as consultants,
Blume translates these contracts from legaleze to plain
English--one paragraph at a time. Included contracts are: Single
Song Publishing Agreement; Staff-Writing Agreement; Administration
Deal; Collaborators' Agreement; Work-for-Hire Agreement; Mechanical
License; Synchronization License; Lyric Reprint Licensing
Agreement; Subpublishing Contract; and Copyright Form PA. The book
walks readers step-by-step through the process of effectively
pitching songs to publishers, artists, managers, A&R
representatives, and producers. A chapter about writing and
marketing music for television and films explains the process of
"clearing" music, and the functions of music supervisors and
production music libraries, as well as offering resources for
reaching these decision-makers. Additional chapters explain
self-publishing, and address the business considerations unique to
performing songwriters, as well as those who are targeting special
markets, such as Christian music, children's music, video games,
and musical theater. This comprehensive text also includes sample
lyric sheets and cover letters, as well as advice about how many
songs to include--and how to attract attention--when approaching
music industry professionals. It also includes a detailed
explanation of how the singles and album charts work, and
throughout, provides valuable information about how to make money
writing songs. This Business of Songwriting is a one-volume
resource that teaches the skills and knowledge every songwriter and
music publisher needs to succeed. Here's what music professionals
are saying about This Business of Songwriting: "If you are serious
about being a professional writer, Jason has compiled the most
comprehensive how-to guide I have ever read. All the way from
getting a writing deal to understanding it once you get one. This
is a must read -- Tom Luteran, V.P./Creative, Sony Music Publishing
Jason Blume's latest book is a must read for anyone serious about
songwriting, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned
professional. The writing is clear, concise and comprehensive,
covering everything from how to dress for a pitch meeting to how to
decipher sub clauses in a sync license. Highly recommended. -- Bob
Regan, Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Adjunct Songwriting Professor,
Belmont University/President, Nashville Songwriters Association
International "Jason Blume has created songwriting's Rosetta Stone.
Encyclopedic in scope, This Business of Songwriting unravels
industry enigmas and firmly imparts a sense of direction to
tomorrow's hit makers." -- Paul Corbin, VP Writer/Publisher
Relations, BMI "If you're serious about your songwriting, this book
will give you the information you need to be serious about your
business." -- Timothy Fink, V.P., Writer / Publisher Relations,
SESAC
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