Songwriter's Market 2007

by Bessler, Ian

• ISBN13: 9781582974316
• ISBN10: 1582974314
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-11-01
• Publisher: Writers Digest Books

Summary

Reveals Exactly How the Music Industry Works*1,400 completely updated markets for songwriters, including music publishers, record companies, producers, managers and more!*Countless resources for songwriters, ranging from support organizations and conferences to retreats, grants and websitesSongwriter's Market lifts the veil around the music industry to teach aspiring songwriters about the inner workings of the business. In addition to the market listings, there's nearly 100 pages filled with articles and interviews that shed light on every corner of the music world. Readers will learn from working songwriters, film composers, producers and even record executives! It's a must-have for every songwriter's library.

Table of Contents

From the Editor	1	(1)
GETTING STARTED
Quick-Start
New to Songwriter's Market?	2	(3)
Songwriter's Market
How Is It Put Together?	5	(2)
Songwriter's Market
How Do I Use It?	7	(2)
Where Should I Send My Songs?	9	(6)
Demo Recordings
What Should I Know?	13	(2)
How Do I Submit My Demo?	15	(4)
How Do I Avoid the Rip-Offs?	19	(4)
Submission Strategies	23	(3)
Quiz: Are You Professional?	26	(6)
MUSIC BIZ BASICS
Royalties
Where Does the Money Come From?	28	(4)
What About Copyright?	32	(4)
Career Songwriting
What Should I Know?	34	(2)
What About Contracts?	36	(4)
ADVANCED ARTICLES
Getting Ready to Face the Industry	40	(9)
John Braheny
The Staff Writer Contract	49	(5)
Randy Poe
Breaking in From Anywhere	54	(8)
Brian Austin Whitney
Getting Started in Music Licensing	62	(7)
Blake Althen
Paula Bellenoit
including interview: SONiA---Folk to Dance	67	(2)
David Lasley	69	(4)
Robin Renee
Brian Wilson	73	(5)
Scott Mathews
MARKETS
Music Publishers	78	(60)
Insider Reports
Allan Licht of Allan Bradley Music
Allan Bradley Music seeks quality songs	90	(8)
Ron Cornelius of The Cornelius Companies
The Cornelius Companies build for the future	98	(40)
Record Companies	138	(54)
Insider Reports
Mr. Jimmi of Ariana Records
Ariana Records follows muse to market	146	(16)
Patrick Arn of Gotham Records
Gotham Records pursues a diverse strategy	162	(6)
Slim Moon of Kill Rock Stars
Kill Rock Stars seeks artists with vision and drive	168	(24)
Record Producers	192	(25)
Managers & Booking Agents	217	(39)
Music Firms
Advertising, Audiovisual & Commercial	250	(6)
Play Producers & Publishers	256	(8)
Play Producers	257	(3)
Play Publishers	260	(4)
Classical Performing Arts	264	(12)
Contests & Awards	276	(17)
Insider Report
Susan Greenbaum, independent singer-songwriter Singer-songwriter scores double contest win	286	(7)
RESOURCES
Organizations	293	(28)
Insider Report
Shawn Murphy of ASCAP
ASCAP helps build music careers	296	(25)
Workshops & Conferences	321	(11)
Retreats & Colonies	332	(4)
State & Provincial Grants	336	(4)
Publications of Interest	340	(7)
Web Sites of Interest	347	(5)
Glossary	352	(31)
INDEXES
Category Indexes
Look up companies by musical genre
Music Publishers	358	(8)
Record Companies	366	(5)
Record Producers	371	(5)
Managers & Booking Agents	376	(7)
Openness to Submissions Index	383	(7)
Look up companies by openness to beginners
Film & TV Index	390	(2)
Look up companies placing music in film and TV
Geographic Index	392	(17)
General Index	409	(14)
Songwriter's Market Feedback	423