The Business of Songwriting: First Steps
With Garrick Chow
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Duration: 1h 20m
Skill level: Beginner
Released: 10/17/2014
Course details
When it comes to making money in songwriting, writing great songs is only part of the equation. In this course, author Garrick Chow introduces you to all of the major organizations, rights, and procedures that songwriters have to deal with in the music business. First, he'll start with understanding performance and mechanical rights, covering topics such as split letters, copyright, performance rights organizations (PROs) like ASCAP and SESAC, SoundExchange, Harry Fox, master recording licenses, and synch licenses.
The second half of the course is geared toward the DIY musician. Garrick discusses ways to self-distribute and promote your music with TuneCore, CDBaby, Topspin, Bandcamp, and ReverbNation. Plus, learn the importance of websites, social promotion, and music placement, as well as making music videos, signing with a record label, and building a solid team.
The second half of the course is geared toward the DIY musician. Garrick discusses ways to self-distribute and promote your music with TuneCore, CDBaby, Topspin, Bandcamp, and ReverbNation. Plus, learn the importance of websites, social promotion, and music placement, as well as making music videos, signing with a record label, and building a solid team.
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Meet the instructor
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Jaime Rivera
Jaime Rivera
I'm a versatile creative with skills in scriptwriting, songwriting, acting, 2D/3D art, and animation. I'm also expanding my knowledge in 3ds Max…
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Eugene Van Engers
Eugene Van Engers
"Bachelor’s in Digital Media Production with a Focus on Music Production and Digital Media Business, Advertising, Audio & Video Production"
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