Episode 113: What Every Songwriter Should Know About Music Publishing

<p>In this episode, Jonny Amos explores the ins and outs of music publishing, focusing on what songwriters should know about choosing the right publisher, deal structures, and long-term relationships. Perfect for songwriters looking to understand how to navigate the complex world of music publishing.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Keywords</p><p></p><p>music publishing, songwriters, publishing deals, royalties, sub-publishing, music rights, music industry, publishing contracts</p><p></p><p></p><p>Key Topics</p><p></p><p>Role of music publishers in a songwriter's career</p><p>How to identify suitable publishers</p><p>Differences between admin and control deals</p><p>Importance of understanding royalty rates and splits</p><p>Global collection and sub-publishing nuances</p><p>Long-term relationships and partnership strategies</p><p>Negotiating advances and deal terms</p><p>Metadata and catalog management for songwriters</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Sound bites</p><p></p><p>"A music publisher is like a songwriter’s best friend."</p><p>"Choose a publisher that fits your genre and goals."</p><p>"Know your songs and their metadata."</p><p></p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Music Publishing and Its Role</p><p>01:17 What Do Music Publishers Actually Do?</p><p>02:15 Long-Term Relationships and Developing Songwriters</p><p>04:38 Choosing the Right Publisher: Major vs. Independent</p><p>06:22 Genre-Specific Publishers and Niche Markets</p><p>07:48 Understanding Collection and Royalties Worldwide</p><p>12:05 Admin Deals vs. Control Deals</p><p>13:50 Deal Terms: Advances, Term, and Retention</p><p>16:38 Royalty Rates and Income Streams</p><p>17:35 Legal Aspects and Contract Clauses</p><p>19:04 Co-Writing Opportunities and Relationships</p><p>20:07 Managing Expectations and Communication</p><p>22:01 Preparing Your Catalog for Publishing</p><p>25:11 Investing in People, Not Just Songs</p><p>26:36 The Language of Songs and Metadata</p><p>27:30 Summary and Final Thoughts</p><p></p><p>Resources</p><p></p><p>Kobalt Music Publishing - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kobaltmusic.com" target="_blank">https://www.kobaltmusic.com</a></p><p>True Love Music - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truelovemusic.com" target="_blank">https://truelovemusic.com</a></p><p>Ralph W Peer and Peer Music - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://peermusic.com" target="_blank">https://peermusic.com</a></p>