Songwriters & Music Publishing: Complete Course

Developed & taught for a Major Art Institute, by the Author. Updated for the 2020s.

Includes Complete, Step-by-step OnLine Copyright Registration Procedure

This course shows you how to become a Successful...

Songwriter,
Artist-Songwriter,
Producer-Songwriter,
and/or Publisher

Step by Step, in Simple, Easy-to-understand "People Talk," Including How to Negotiate Songwriter/Publisher Contracts...

If you wish to become a successful Songwriter [the Creative end], you should know how the Music Business operates and the correct steps to take, in the right order, to achieve that success, including possibly, the right Publisher [including yourself] to help you on your way.

Likewise, if you wish to become a successful Music Publisher [the Business end], you must choose the "right" Songs and Songwriters [including yourself], and know what steps to take for you to successfully help yourself move up the "Road to Success".

Simply put, the left hand must know what the right hand is doing [or should be doing] and each must know and understand the Music Business plus everything they can about the other side, if they wish to become successful on their side. Both "jobs" are very important, even if you're a Songwriter who is or wants to be their own Publisher.

Upon completion of this course...

1. As a Songwriter, or Singer/Songwriter you will know how to write a marketable song that someone will wish to "buy".

2. As a Music Publisher, Artist, or other producer of musical material, you will know what to look for in a creative and marketable song.

3. You will be able to protect (Copyright) your musical material correctly and safely.

4. As a Songwriter, Singer/Songwriter, Artist or Music Publisher, you will be able to record your musical material, both demos and masters, correctly & cost-effectively.

5. You will be able to choose the "correct" people to aid you in the recording process, if/when needed, (including Musicians, Singers, Engineers, Sound Designers, Arrangers and Producers,) and be able to deal with them financially, contractually, and personally.

6. You will be able to choose the correct Recording Studio for your needs and know how to deal with them, financially and otherwise.

7. You will know who will be interested in hearing your songs and be able to place your musical material in "the right hands" either personally, or through an "Agent".

8. You will be able to read, understand and negotiate the important points of Songwriter/Music Publisher Contractual Agreements.

9. You will know what Music Publishing Companies do, how they "operate", and how Songwriters and Publishers make money.

10. You will be able to start and run Your own Music Publishing Company - the easy way.

by David J. Spangenberg
[aka Professor Pooch]
Music Business Career Guidance
Educator/Author, Consultant, Mediator
Entertainment Contract Specialist