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17 Top Music Book Publishing Companies

By Shikha Pandey

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Have you written a fiction or nonfiction book that has music at its core?

Are you now looking for an appropriate publisher for your book ?

Continue reading to find out about 17 top music book publishing companies.

1. Pendragon Press

Pendragon Press is a publisher located in Sheffield, Massachusetts that specializes in music. Renowned music experts and budding researchers alike usually seek publication from them because of their niche appeal and dedicated team.

Some of its newest exciting titles are Robert Freeman’s biographical Gilbert Kalish: American Pianist and William E. Hettrick’s business book The American Piano Industry . Both of these are part of the Pendragon Press’s American Music and Musicians book series.

Whether your written project is primarily intended for general readers or academics and professionals, you’re more than welcome to send a manuscript . Pendragon Press accepts only physical submissions of unsolicited proposals that must be given to the right editor.

2. LSU Press

The Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is the home of the LSU Press. Established back in 1935, it has published titles about the state and the Southern US that garnered widespread attention and acclaim at the local, national, and international level.

LSU Press has countless award-winning books, one of which is John Bush Jones’s Reinventing Dixie . This historical nonfiction looks at the cultural significance of New York City’s Tin Pan Alley vis-a-vis Southern music. A second acclaimed title is R. A. Lawson’s Jim Crow’s Counterculture , which examines blues music and race.

The esteemed university press is open to unsolicited submissions of nonfiction writing. Works that focus on Southern roots music have better chances of consideration since the editor-in-chief Rand Dotson also serves as an acquisition editor for this particular topic.

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3. GIA Publications

Authors in Chicago, Illinois, should look for GIA Publications. Since its inception in 1941, it has grown to include not only Meredith Music but also Walton Music and World Library Production — and there are over 10,000 printed music materials at this point.

Music educators are fond of the GIA Publications catalog. From Eric M. Bluestine’s The Ways Children Learn Music to Diane M. Lange’s Together Again in Harmony , their books offer fun activities, practical advice, and clear instructions.

GIA Publications accepts original music and book proposals that cater to Christian readers. You can send scores for instrumentals and assembly music online. Similarly, the publisher is looking for music learning books that can help everyone from middle-grade percussionists to adult professionals.

4. University of Michigan Press

The University of Michigan Press is one of the most crucial segments of Michigan Publishing, which in turn is under the University of Michigan Library. Situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan, it excels in history, cultural studies, and music, among other disciplines.

As you might expect, this university press boasts some of the best scholarly reads in the field of music. A fantastic recent addition to its portfolio is Jonathan W. Stone’s historical Listening to the Lomax Archive , which delves into folk songs in 1930s America. Consequently, Yana Stainova’s Sonorous Worlds critically illustrates the power of music in Venezuela.

Given the publisher’s pursuit of academic excellence and integrity across all categories, writers should read the submission guidelines . Furthermore, your proposal should be addressed to Sara Jo Cohen , the current acquisitions editor for music books.

5. Coral Press

Coral Press is a New York-based publisher of musical novels. Simply put, they’re interested in fictional stories that explore people and their relationship with music. Such books illustrate the geospatial, historical, and cultural context of music through imagined lives, offering emotional journeys that you may find in your favorite songs.

Take a look at Sara Holliday’s A Thousand Dances . This historical fiction is set in 1960s London when British blues swept the UK and became a sensational genre among young folks. Likewise, Robert Dunn’s Savage Joy is an urban fiction that features a five-piece punk band.

Coral Press offers one of the most unique collections of music books since they’re in the realm of fiction, which is a stark contrast to publishers who focus on music nonfiction. If you have a story that celebrates artists and music and greatly utilizes elements of blues, jazz, or even pop, go ahead and submit a query online .

6. Chicago Review Press

Launched in 1973, Chicago Review Press understands the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the stories that people tell. With its commitment to drastically improving the representation of marginalized sectors in the publishing industry, this independent business in Chicago, Illinois, releases around 50 new books annually across five imprints.

Chicago Review Press publishes both entertaining and educational music books. While Dorothy Carvello’s Anything for a Hit is an eye-opening biography about a woman’s success and daily obstacles in the music business, Stephanie Crease’s Music Lessons is a well-reviewed book for parents to teach their kids about musical instruments.

Authors in search of a collaborative and highly strategic publishing approach should consider submitting a proposal to Chicago Review Press. Specifically, interested writers should email their nonfiction proposal to Kara Rota, the current acquisitions editor for music books.

7. Piano Press

Elizabeth C. Axford founded Piano Press in Del Mar, California, to offer educational music materials that teachers and students can greatly enjoy and benefit from regardless of their age and level of expertise. With the help of remarkable composers, teachers, and creatives, the publisher has built a steady catalog of original song compilations and instructional music books alike.

While many of its paperback sheet music materials are only several pages long, the publisher also has Elizabeth C. Axford’s four-book My Christmas Fun , which is 160 pages in total. Similarly, Amber Lynn Dixon’s Childhood Dreamscapes is a 28-page wonder filled with solo piano lessons.

Unfortunately, the publisher is closed to physical submissions of unsolicited material. On the bright side, you can send online queries to Piano Press. Refrain from immediately attaching audio files or documents until the editor asks for them.

8. Alfred Music

Sam Manus founded Manus Music a century ago in New York City, New York. Today, the company is known as Alfred Music and is headquartered in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California. More importantly, millions of people around the world have come to better appreciate music thanks to their published materials.

You’ll never run out of things to learn from Alfred Music. They have books for members of orchestras, bands, and both secular and sacred chorales. Dave Black and Tom Gerou’s Essentials of Orchestration should be recommended reading for veteran composers and orchestra aficionados alike, for example.

Alfred Music seeks excellent writing from anyone regardless of ethnicity, gender, race, nationality, or any other characteristic. In fact, the team encourages authors from marginalized groups to send unsolicited proposals , especially if they’re for publication under different Choral series.

9. A-R Editions

Gary Aamodt and Clyde Rykken established A-R Editions 60 years ago when they were at Yale University. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, the company based in Middletown, Wisconsin, is now widely sought by researchers, educational institutions, and music aficionados for their invaluable publications.

One of the most interesting titles under A-R Editions is David Cope’s Experiments in Musical Intelligence since it delves into technical aspects such as language processing and analyses to understand how music composition works.

This publisher is highly interested in works that focus on the changing landscape of music because of digital technology. If your research tackles music production software, digital audio, or the impact of artificial intelligence on music, read the proposal submission guidelines for the Digital Audio Series.

10. Hal Leonard

Harold Edstrom, Everett Edstrom, and Roger Busdicker are the three founders of Hal Leonard, which also happens to be the name of their former band. Since 1947, this publisher in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has always pushed for innovation, which is why they now have leading music materials on both physical and digital platforms.

Hal Leonard has a treasure trove of music books that deal with a wide variety of aspects: performances, instrument prices, digital audio production, copyright law, music publishing, and interviews with artists. Check David W. Hewitt’s On the Road and Allen Bargfrede’s Music Law in the Digital Age to get a better idea of what they publish.

Sadly, the company isn’t open to unsolicited submissions . As of writing, Hal Leonard primarily relies on its own outstanding group of artists and professionals to create and publish music books.

11. Clifton Hills Press

Dr. Simon V. Anderson launched Clifton Hills Press four decades ago because he wanted to provide the best educational music books for his university students. Today, Daniel Abrell serves as the CEO of the publisher based in Valparaiso, Indiana.

The publisher is the home of three inquisitive and informative authors: Dr. Simon V. Anderson, Dr. Gerard Aloisio, and Dr. Warren J. Anderson. Together, they made not only the landmark music appreciation book The Musical Imperative but also the comprehensive and historical Pop Music, USA .

Authors seeking publication from Clifton Hills Press should find an agent to represent them. At present, the company doesn’t entertain unsolicited proposals .

12. University of California Press

The University of California Press has been the go-to publisher of intellectual music books for scholars and general readers since its founding in 1893. Operating in Berkeley, California, it strives to promote awareness and social justice through literary means.

Avid readers of books from this university press appreciate its broad range of music topics. From David Blum’s Casals and the Art of Interpretation to Joseph Kerman’s The Art of Fugue , its portfolio will always have something for people interested in classical music, opera, pop music, and even ethnomusicology.

From academicians to veteran creatives and professionals, the University of California Press is looking for authors to contribute valuable knowledge about music. The first step in the submission process is to seek the right acquisitions editor . If the editor asks for your proposal, you can send a digital or physical copy.

13. Ibex Publishers

Situated in Bethesda, Maryland, Ibex Publishers is dedicated to the enrichment and provision of Persian culture. Interestingly, this indie company has titles about Iran that would never have been released in the country itself.

If you’re eager to learn more about Persian music, you should read Mehrdad Fallahzadeh’s Two Treatises – Two Streams and celebrated composer Hormoz Farhat’s biographical Present Past .

Initially, writers should only send a book prospectus to help Ibex Publishers determine if they want to further examine your work for possible publication. Don’t send your complete manuscript. Unsolicited submissions must also follow certain guidelines.

14. Last Gasp

In 1970, Ron Turner established a publishing company that catered to readers of alternative comics and books. More than 50 years later, the San Francisco-based Last Gasp continues its legacy of discovering and representing underground storytellers while consistently earning rave reviews from media outlets.

Unsurprisingly, Last Gasp has an eccentric catalog of music titles. The latest iteration of Eric Lefcowitz’s Monkee Business is a must-have for enthusiasts of American vintage pop and rock. If you’re interested in amusing yet insightful criticism, read Brandan Kearney’s Warm Voices Rearranged .

For the most part, Last Gasp isn’t interested in unsolicited book proposals . However, authors should still message the publisher about their work. The chances aren’t high, but there’s nothing wrong with trying your luck.

15. Seven Stories Press

Dan Simon launched Seven Stories Press 27 years ago to preserve and encourage unhindered creativity and brave storytelling. As one of the most successful independent publishers in the world, the company located in New York City, New York, is a haven for authors who are not afraid to challenge the status quo and exercise their rights.

If you like music biographies, Seven Stories Press has a few exceptional titles available. For one, James Mitchell’s The Walrus and the Elephants looks into the social and political aspects of John Lennon’s life. Consequently, Mike Marqusee’s Wicked Messenger tackles similar issues but with a focus on Bob Dylan instead.

Seven Stories Press has regrettably closed its submission window for unsolicited proposals. Thus, authors should seek agent representation to improve their chances of being considered (and published) by more companies in the industry.

16. Interlink Publishing

Located in Northampton, Massachusetts, Interlink Publishing has three imprints: Crocodile Books, Olive Branch Press, and Interlink Books. All in all, the independent company has more than 1,000 books so far that serve young and adult readers alike — and 50 more books are added annually.

In 2009, the publisher released Garry Steckles’s enlightening music biography book Bob Marley: A Life . Eleven years later, it published Mary Auld’s How to Build an Orchestra , a vivid children’s book that was crafted in cooperation with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Interlink Publishing is open to unsolicited query submissions . If you’ve spent enough time browsing their titles and you believe that your work belongs in their catalog, go ahead and send them an email.

17. Oxford University Press

Undoubtedly one of the most prestigious publishers in the world (and the biggest of its kind), the Oxford University Press in Oxford, UK, dates back to 1586. By 1896, it had an office in New York City, New York, to reach more readers and accelerate knowledge building and social progress.

Due to its long history, this publisher has no scarcity in music books. Topics range from sound studies and musicology to music theory, performance practice, and music journalism. Check out recent releases like Zachary Wallmark’s Nothing But Noise and Lawrence F. Bernstein’s Inside Mahler’s Second Symphony .

The Oxford University Press has prepared a complete submission guide for authors. Writers are in luck because there are several editors like Michelle Chen, Norm Hirschy, and Lauralee Yeary who specifically look for new scholarly works about music.

Do you know of any other music book publishing companies? Please tell us about them in the comments box below!

Shikha Pandey is a creative, content and script writer based in Mumbai, India.

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How to publish a music book online

Did you create your own music book you’d like to make money off of? Or have an idea you think a major publisher would be interested in? Well, you can skip the waiting time and other constraints that come with the usual route of traditional publishing. Instead, opt for digital self-publishing. This write-up goes over how to publish a music book yourself quickly and easily.

Plus, the demand for digital music books have surged since the outbreak of the pandemic: indies saw their music book sales increase by 208% . This is a lucrative space to be in.

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Figure out your target audience. Who is your music book for? Perhaps educators, students, songwriters, choir directors, or general music lovers? What level of musicianship is required: beginner, intermediate, or advanced?

Figure out the content and scope of your book. Are tunes included? Sheet music? How many? What’s their genre? Are lyrics involved? Are there works from other composers? If you’re not using public domain tunes, get written permission from the composers. If you’re using your own composition, copyright your work .

Use photos and illustrations. These can bring your book to life. Get permission from creators to use their photos or hire a contract designer. 

Use accompanying texts. Pull from history, music theory, and other works as needed.

How to publish a music book online

Use a high-quality music notation program. Tools like Finale and MuseScore are free.

Include music tracks as mp3 files. Add the numerical list to the end of your book. For digital book formats like ebooks, provide tunes as mp3 files. If you have a discography, you can cross-reference it to tunes in the book.

Have an editor or third party go over your work. This is extra important. You want your book as spotless as possible. Hire an editor to proofread your texts and references. Try sharing your book with your network for feedback. Hiring beta readers is a solid option.

Design a fabulous book cover. Since your cover design is the first thing people see, you want one that’s enticing while conveying what your book is about. Invest in a professional designer or create your own book cover .

Format your book for publishing. To self-publish and sell in stores like Amazon, you’ll have to upload specific book files. For ebooks, you’ll need to format your document in a certain way. You can hire an expert to get this done for you. Or you can do it yourself by following plenty of free guidelines for ebook formatting. For print books, see here . For audiobooks, go here .

Self-Publishing Your Music Book (Launch Time!)

By this point, you got your final cover design and formatted manuscript. 🎉 You could write a ton of query letters to exclusive publishers and editors hoping to get signed. Or, you can self-publish at your own timing . It’s fairly straightforward to do so with several self-publishing companies . And, they’re free! –

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Barnes & Noble Press is Amazon’s main competitor, reaching millions of readers on its website and e-reading device NOOK. Unlike Amazon, B&N does not require exclusivity.

Apple Books and Google Play Books are leading reading apps. Both come pre-installed on their respective devices (Android and iOS). That’s billions of people you can reach with your book.

Beyond major retailers like Amazon and Google, there are numerous niche channels like Scribd and Dreame that you can tap into. In today’s world of self-publishing, it’s all about distributing everywhere you can to sustain your book revenue.

Promoting Your Music Book

No one will see your music book unless you promote it. Consider these actions:

  • Set up a pre-order period with stores. Because stores count sales on the first day of release, you can shoot up the sales count by building pre-orders in advance. That means a higher chance of getting listed on bestseller lists.
  • Have your book reviewed by recognized music publishers (like The Old-Time Herald.) 
  • As a rule of thumb, treat collecting book reviews as a priority .
  • Engage in online music groups like Reddit’s Music Score group . Contribute tune samples or free chapters of your book.
  • Attend music workshops and festivals. Be sure to have a website or social media accounts to give people a place to visit your work.
  • Send copies of your book to influencers like teachers or musicians (and ask them for reviews!)
  • Feature in stores and newsletters. Check out this free list of featuring opportunities .

After publishing your book, marketing takes the front seat From using A2P SMS messaging and mass texting techniques to social media and emails, possibilities are endless.

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Collecting Royalties

Now you know how to get a music book published. From here on out, you want to stay on top of your publishing gig by setting up a system for tracking your book sales . A tool like PublishDrive automates the royalty reports and sales performance on a single dashboard.

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Getting your music out there and earning from it – that’s what every musician and artist wants, right? And yet, it’s surprising how little artists know about the music publishing industry and how deeply it can affect their growth. This music publishing 101 guide is going to change that.

Granted, music publishing is a very wide field. We could be highly detailed and technical, but that would probably take up an entire book. Instead, we will skirt around the most important things start-up musicians should know about music publishing, including:

Publishing Royalties

  • Types of music publishers
  • The different publishing deals

If all you know about music publishing is to sign up with the local Performance Rights Organization (PRO) and wait for the paychecks to start coming in, you have a lot to learn. While it’s bound to be a long read, remember that this guide could help you make more money from your music.

If your goal is something a little more comprehensive and detailed, we recommend Tom Petty’s book The Plain & Simple Guide to Music Publishing . The book is the ultimate handbook on the music business and the world of music publishing, and you may rely on it to help you navigate the industry at any stage of your career, whether as a beginner or professional musician.

What is Music Publishing?

Music Publishing 101 - A Beginner’s Guide to Music Copyrights, Publishers, and Royalties

To begin with, music is a piece of intellectual property. It belongs to the composers who make a decision to commercialize that ownership to make money from it. However, since it’s almost impossible for individual musicians to keep track of all the ways their work is being used, a music publishing company steps in to help with copywriting, collecting royalties, and other ways of exploiting that ownership.

That’s simple enough to understand, but there’s a problem. If you own the music, by what right does the music publisher control the distribution and licensing of that music? What determines the share of revenue they will earn from that music? That brings in the more important question of music ownership and copyrights.

Music Copyrights

At the core of music publishing lies the fact that any song you create will exist in two forms: the composition and the sound recording, also known as a master. These two parts of the song have unique ownership rights, which is why you can have some people making covers of popular songs without violating copyright.

That is also how music publishers can have different rights to the same song without owning it outright. At the end of the day, music licensing is “leasing out” the music while retaining full ownership. Here’s how it happens.

Composition Copyright

The composition is the unique, underlying musical work at the heart of every song or musical work. This typically means the melody and lyrics because they are unique enough to be copyrightable pieces of intellectual property.

In other words, the composition is the most basic but distinct part of the music you create. Composition copyright has created the instance a distinct piece of music is recorded or written down, even if it were just a piece recorded on bass guitar .

The use of a composition for copyrighting can be traced back to the early days of music publishing when it was done using sheet music and sold in shops. The copyright for the composition is owned wholly by the songwriter and is created automatically the moment the music is written down or recorded.

In the case of multiple songwriters, you can share this copyright equally or based on each person’s contribution to the music. Ownership of the composition can get hairy, especially if there isn’t a written agreement by all the parties involved dictating the terms of ownership.

Copyright gives the owner legal rights to make copies of the work, create new works based on it, distribute copies of the work (and earn from them), perform the work, display it, and sell this right to others. You can see that the world of copyrights can get complicated quite easily, but let’s discuss the master copyright for now.

Master Copyright

For purposes of music distribution and licensing, there is a second form of copyright called the master. The master recording is a derivative of the composition, a fixed recorded version of the composition that can then be copyrighted as its own unique piece of intellectual property. Master recordings are usually marked with the symbol ℗.

For example, Adele’s album 21 is signed to XL Records. That means every time a song such as Someone Like You is played, XL Records gets a share of the money due to their copyright on the album’s master, but Adele and her co-writer Dan Wilson (formerly of Semisonic) also get a share because of their composition copyright.

However, if someone does a cover of Someone Like You, that is a different derivative of the original composition. That means XL Records won’t get paid for it, but Adele, Dan, and their publishers will.

Copyrights on the master are about the recording, not the song itself. Ownership of the master recording is usually straightforward because it is owned by whoever paid for it. This could be the artist themselves or the recording label to whom they are signed. With this copyright, the owner of the master copyright can make money by making copies of the master and selling it via vinyl, streaming, downloads, among others.

What this means is that, technically, the producing studio doesn’t own the master. Instead, they will be given a certain percentage of the master, something between 1%-20%. Thus, they do get a share of the revenue generated from the record. Given the often complicated world of revenue sharing in music publishing, the most important piece of advice you can get is to always put things in writing. You should embrace being that person who’s always whipping out contracts and getting people to sign because that could save you countless headaches and dollars down the line.

More importantly, never assume anything. Just because you paid to have your music published doesn’t mean that you automatically own the master. Make sure that you have that uncomfortable conversation with your colleagues, publisher, producer, studio, or other entity and clear everything up before the money starts coming in.

Once you’re got your music ownership down on paper, the next step is to put it into action to earn money. This usually comes in the form of publishing royalties generated from the use of that piece of music.

Third-parties have to get a license from the copyright owner whenever they want to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, or create derivative works based on the original. Thus, the copyright owner gets compensation in the form of royalties.

Since there are different forms in which music is published and distributed, there are also different types of publishing royalties.

Mechanical Royalties

Music Publishing 101 - A Beginner’s Guide to Music Copyrights, Publishers, and Royalties

Back in the early days, reproducing a song meant mechanically reproducing the medium in which it came. This is where the term mechanical royalties come from, and it still refers to all forms of payment for digital or physical copies.

Mechanical royalties make up the biggest source of revenue for songwriters and publishers alike. They arise from the composition copyright and the use of that copyright to reproduce music in various forms. In this digital age, mechanical royalties mostly come from streaming sites such as Pandora, Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, and physical record shops.

Mechanical royalties’ organizations such as the Harry Fox Agency (HFA) in the US and the Music Copyright Protection Society (MCPS) in the UK are responsible for distributing these monies directly to the publishers and songwriters.

Any artist, label, or production company that wants to use some part of your music will pay fees to the relevant organization as dictated by the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB). The CRB is a panel of three judges that sets the rates on mechanical royalty fees depending on the medium used to record that song.

These judges sit every five years and take input from songwriters, music publishers, record labels, and digital media companies before making a judgment designed to favor everybody. In short, these terms are:

  • A flat rate of 9.1 cents per copy of the song for songs less than 5 minutes long.
  • 75 cents per minute for tracks longer than five minutes

These royalties vary based on whether they involve interactive streaming services or physical reproduction media.

Mechanical Royalties for Streaming

Streaming services have to apply three formulas based on revenue generated and subscribers and apply whichever is greater. These royalties are combined with public performance royalties, but in general, the mechanicals for streaming is about $0.06 for every 100 streams.

  • The All-In Royalty Rate is calculated at 11.8% of the total revenue generated. This rate will rise to 15.1% by 2022
  • A minimum All-In Royalty Rate, calculated at 21-22% of what the record labels receive as payment. This figure will rise to 26% by 2022
  • For subscriber-based services, the rate is 50 cents per subscriber

Mechanicals for Physical and Download Formats

The royalties for media distributed in the traditional sense via physical records remain at the rate of 9.1 cents per song. In most cases, these royalties are paid by the owners of the master copyright (such as the record label) to the songwriters.

The biggest share of this type of mechanical royalties is generated from music downloads. Platforms like Spotify pay the royalties on a per-unit basis to the PRO responsible for collecting the money on behalf of publishers and songwriters. These are then calculated as part of the All-In Royalty Pool and paid in proportion to each songwriter’s share of the composition copyright.

In general, mechanical royalties only benefit the most prolific musicians. With payments of just a few cents per download, only the most popular musicians get to make significant earnings in this manner. Artists may hate streaming services for this, but it is very likely that streaming saved the future of music Trusted Source Streaming Saved Music. Artists Hate It. Many musicians aren’t sharing in streaming riches. Can digital music economics change to benefit everyone? www.nytimes.com .

Public Performance Royalties

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Public performance royalties are closely related to mechanicals, especially regarding interactive digital platforms such as Spotify. Every time a user chooses to play a particular song, it triggers a process that ends up with the songwriter and their publisher getting paid for that performance.

The record companies, digital streaming companies, and other distributors pay these royalties directly to performing rights organizations such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC in the US and PRS and PPL in the UK. These organizations then distribute these rights to the songwriters as necessary.

Users who require the music for public performance, such as DJ’s, restaurants, and radio stations, pay their royalties through license fees. They first have to acquire what is called a blanket license from the PRO concerned, which allows them to play any music they want depending on their audience.

However, these users do submit copies of their cue sheets, broadcast logs, and other records to help the PROs identify which songwriters will get paid. A lot more data is used to determine the amount dues paid to songwriters, including the scope of the audience reached by the performance and time.

License Fees or Synchronization Licenses

Some songs are so closely tied to blockbuster films that they probably wouldn’t be as big without the film. Think of Charlie Puth’s See You Again or even Whitney Houston’s version of I Will Always Love You, which was recorded for The Bodyguard. This kind of music earns its writers and publishers money through synchronization fees.

Synchronization licensing is different from the other types because of its unique applications. The licensing targets a specific derivative of the music often recorded, especially for the film or movie. It doesn’t require the song or the artist to be very famous, but it does play very well once your track is selected, depending on the expected audience.

More importantly, sync licenses are usually negotiated directly between the users and the music owners or their representatives. There are no PROs involved, so the cash flow is paid directly to the recording, publishing, and songwriting parties.

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Sync royalties are interesting for several reasons. They are the new type of remuneration for artists, which has gained significant traction in the recent past. It rewards both songwriters and recording artists equally, and it is even reliant on the mainstream performance of the song to command large fees.

This informal environment makes sync licensing a very attractive source of income for upcoming and struggling musicians. In addition, the music will have an additional platform from which it has the potential to grow wildly popular, just like See You Again.

The market for synchronization licensing is growing at a healthy, steady rate as video content continues to grow. Thanks to platforms such as Netflix, more films and commercials are being created every day. This makes sync licensing one of the most promising ways for artists to make money even when they are just self-promoting.

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Music Publishers – Who Are They, What Do They Do?

Music Publishing 101 - A Beginner’s Guide to Music Copyrights, Publishers, and Royalties

To start with, a music publisher is a third-party company or agency that partners with musicians to get their musical works published and properly managed. That means registering and managing the different licenses, collecting royalties, promoting the musical work, and generally helping the musician grow as far as they can.

Music publishers can be as small as a one-person agency to large, independent firms representing the world’s top musicians – think boutique firms such as Warner Chappel, Universal Music Group, and Sony Music Group.

Before the 1960s, when music distribution was still relatively simple, music publishers were mainly responsible for printing sheet music. New York’s Tin Pan Alley is widely considered to be the birthplace of modern music publishing, but a lot has changed since then.

In addition to managing music in all the various channels it can be distributed, publishers have experts who work on everything from the legal side of things to talent developers and trainers. They also have the job of maintaining solid relationships with other entities involved with the music publishing industry on behalf of their clients.

Administration

The core duties of a music publisher are licensing and administration of the music’s copyright. They are the legal go-between for the musician who will negotiate with potential users of the music and collect fees on their behalf.

Whether the license in question is a mechanical, public performance, or sync license, the publisher has the right to grant or deny rights to others. In doing so, they also ensure that the songwriters get paid for their efforts. They collect fees and royalties on your behalf, ensuring that all you need to do is continue making great music as you wait for your paycheck.

Career Development

In general, music publishers have a vested interest in the success of the musician because they earn more if the music brings in more money. Thus, they almost always invest heavily in the creative side of the industry to help with the career development of the musicians under them.

This part of the job often involves finding other songwriters and artists to create useful collaborations, continuously improving and growing the talent under their control. They will also create song demos for new songs to fuel creativity and productivity.

Music publishers are constantly on the lookout for opportunities to make more money. That’s why most will have dedicated personnel whose job is to find new exciting opportunities such as sync licensing to bring in more revenue.

Music Rights

The legal side of music publishing is, of course, very complex. Managing music rights alone and licenses is difficult, but so is ensuring that all contracts, transactions, and other issues are concerned with music rights.

Music publishers or labels hire skilled, experienced personnel to help musicians maintain ownership of the most valuable parts of their music works without nasty problems such as copyright infringement.

Besides, thanks to modern technology, the publishing companies also track and monitor common media to ensure that infringement of copyright theft occurs.

Another fundamental role of a music publisher in music promotion. They are responsible for ensuring new music is released on the right platforms and channels, as well as being strategically placed in radio or TV primetime, social media, and other platforms.

What are The Different Types of Music Publishing Deals?

So far, we have explored what music publishers do in a general sort of way. However, the role your publisher plays in your music will depend on what kind of deal you sign with them.

There are different types of music publishers and different types of deals they can offer. The three basic elements of music publishing, however, still remain:

  • The songwriter agrees to assign publishing rights and the associated share of ownership of the music copyright.
  • The publisher has the right to exploit the music commercially
  • The publisher is legal bound to submit the songwriter’s share of royalties based on what income they receive for their songs

If you look at publishing deals this way, you can conclude that any third-party agreement to promote your music for you technically qualify as a publishing deal. There are up to 8 types of these deals, but we will only cover the most common ones.

Types of Deals

1.    traditional or co-publishing agreement.

The traditional publishing deal also called a co-publishing agreement (for multiple songwriters and one publisher), is where the songwriters grant the publisher the full 50% of publishing rights in return for services provided. You still get to keep the full songwriter’s share, which amounts to 75/100 of the total publishing royalties.

Traditional music publishing deals typically last for 1-3 years at a time and give the publisher significant control over how to promote, license, and otherwise exploit market opportunities to bring in more revenue. The share in publishing royalties gives the publisher a lot of incentive to promote and support your musical works to bring in more revenue.

For most musicians, the simplicity of the traditional publishing deal and the little ongoing effort required on the part of the songwriters make it an attractive deal. Publishers who give them also tend to offer cash advances as a signing bonus to be recouped when royalties come in, which also adds to the allure of this kind of deal.

However, the traditional or co-publishing deal is available to established musicians and prolific composers. It might also require previous industry experience to convince the publisher to give you such a deal.

When it does happen, you will be required to register all your songs with the publisher for the given period as well. There are special “Single Song Agreements” based on this model applicable to those who want to take things slow or by signing only pre-existing songs.

Due to this, traditional deals are not often used when the artist has also signed a recording deal with a different label.

2.    Administration Agreement

An administration music publishing deal is where the songwriter only wants minimal services from the third party, including the registration and licensing paperwork and collecting royalties. The songwriter parts with less money for this agreement and retains control over their song, but they have to self-promoter.

Administration deals often only involve only a 10-20% share of the publishing income, but the songwriter will have to register several songs or albums as part of the deal. Administration publishing deals will last between 3-5 years.

Administration agreements are especially attractive to upcoming and independent songwriters because it gives them an extensive reach to collect royalties without paying too much of the income to the publisher.

However, that also means that songwriters have to handle all the creative work in an administration publishing deal. That includes promoting the songs, exploring opportunities for more revenue, and creating beneficial industry networks. A well-known example of an agency that specializes in these deals is Bug Music in LA.

This is in addition to the burden of consistently producing high-quality music from what could very well be bedroom studios. If you are currently operating from such a place, the future is bright for you. Just be sure to take some care of your acoustics with products such as these fantastic microphone isolation shields we reviewed.

3.    Music Placement Deals

These are the opposite of administration deals where the owners only need promotion and marketing services for their music without any kind of administrative functions.

In this scenario, you as a songwriter need a company with the right connections in the industry to get your music on films, ads, popular TV shows, and other opportunities. You don’t need to transfer any copyright in this deal, but the placement company will likely want a share of the revenue resulting from their placement efforts. That could be 25%-50% in a deal lasting for about three years and covering multiple musical works for maximum effectiveness.

4.    Work-for-Hire Agreement

This is a type of agreement where a company, not necessarily a publisher, approaches a songwriter to create a composition for use in their projects which they purchase outright. That means no future royalties will flow from the deal because the songwriter essentially signs away the composition and master rights for good.

While these kinds of deals may look good to struggling musicians, they are dangerous and may even end up in the owner has no attribution. They offer quick money but can lead to long-term regrets if they are not approached carefully.

5.    Sub-Publishing Deals

Sub-publishing deals are one where a songwriter wishes to collect royalties in foreign countries. To do this, the songwriter or their publisher will often approach another publisher in the foreign country and have them collect on their behalf, take a cut, and submit the rest.

Sub-publishing deals are often necessary because only local publishers have jurisdiction to collect royalties in some countries. If these royalties are not collected, the publishers simply keep it as a kind of “black box money.”

Writer’s Vs. Publisher’s Share

At this point, it is appropriate to cover a little more about the songwriters and publisher’s share. We have already seen that the copyrights to any song are divided into two equal parts. The author’s share is a guaranteed 50%, shared between colleagues if it was co-authored. The other 50% is the publisher’s share.

You will also see some people referring to the writer’s share as 100% and the publisher’s share as the other 100%, giving the song a total of 200%. That’s the same thing on paper, but it comes a little complicated in practice.

Writer’s Share

The writer’s share earns half the public performance royalties, while the other half goes to the publisher. In the case of multiple authors, the writer’s share will be distributed to them based on a pre-arranged formula without affecting the publisher’s share.

There are organizations that have oversight over collecting and paying out writer’s dues. These are the performing rights organizations (PROs) and collective management organizations (CMOs).

As a songwriter, you need to be affiliated with one of these organizations in your country. The organization will be responsible for collecting the various royalty payments and paying them directly to you.  The best organizations will even collect global royalties for you, meaning that you will be able to receive 100% of your writer’s share from one organization to simplify things.

Publisher’s Share

When a piece of music comes into existence, the authors own full rights to the composition. That includes publishing rights until they decide to sign a publishing deal with a third party. Independent songwriters don’t automatically receive the publisher’s share, however, unless they sign up as such or create their own publishing entity.

As a songwriter, there are many advantages to joining a publishing company. For one, it takes away a lot of the administrative workload associated with registering and managing your song’s copyrights and licensing.

You also get to take advantage of your publisher’s often extensive industry networks to get your song promoted and gain access to unique opportunities. Plus, publishers often have invaluable in-house resources, including songwriters, singers, and even recording studios.

Plus, joining a publisher means you can collect your share of exclusive publisher’s royalties such as mechanicals.

The split of the publisher’s share is usually 100% (or half the song) unless a contractual agreement between the writer and publisher says otherwise. The publisher collects the same share as the writer’s share of publishing royalties. Given the different types of royalties, this means:

  • If your split of the writer’s share is 25%, you will also collect 25% of the mechanicals and 25% of the publisher’s share of performance royalties.
  • You will collect your 50% share of the performance royalties to be shared between all the songwriters according to the agreed split.

Publishers collect money from thousands of sources, including representative organizations such as PROs as well as streaming services, broadcasters, bars, and more. If there are any dues meant to be paid to the writers, the publisher submits these to the relevant organization for distribution and monitoring.

Do I really need a music publisher?

Yes, you do need a music publisher if you expect to have any kind of success in the music industry. The intricacies of music copyrighting, collecting royalties, and managing licensing can prove too challenging for the average Joe. However, music publishers have extensive resources and expertise to do this easily at only a fraction of the profits they will make for you. With that in mind, it makes sense to get a trusted publisher on board long before you gain fame and success.

Can I self-publish my music?

Music Publishing 101 - A Beginner’s Guide to Music Copyrights, Publishers, and Royalties

How much money do I pay music publishers?

The music publishing deal you sign with the music publisher will determine the revenue sharing split. The traditional publishing deal typically gives the publisher 50% of the publishing rights, which is reflected in the revenue they earn. You can opt for deals where they do less, such as administrator deals, but these simply leave you dead.

What are music publishing rights?

Publishing rights are the legal framework that determines the ownership of musical works, just like other pieces of intellectual property. Songs usually have two types of publishing rights, namely composition rights attributed to the songwriters and master rights attributed to the parent company.

These rights are shared between the songwriters and publishers on a 50/50 or 100/100 model. Both publishing rights earn specific types of royalties, which are split as dictated by law depending on the share of each of these entities.

What’s the difference between a music publisher and a producer?

A music publisher is involved in the management of musical works and their associated copyrights to generate income. Music production is the actual recording of songs onto digital or physical media for sale. Music producers are in a different area of the music industry where they earn their money through commission or fee-based arrangements.

What’s the difference between a music publisher and a record label?

Recording labels to which a musician may be signed have a very different job to play in the publishing industry. They are responsible for generating copyrightable master copies of musical works that can then be sold and earn the publisher’s and owner’s money.

However, recording labels or studios only own that particular version of the song as published. All other iterations, including covers and other formats, fall outside their authority.

On the other hand, music publishers often deal with the full portfolio of musical works by a certain songwriter. They control licensing and publishing rights even for derivatives of the particular musical work.

Which PRO should I sign up with?

There are three major PROs here in the US: BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC. Of these three, the non-profit organization called BMI is easily the most popular because of its free signup, prompt payment of royalties, and extensive reach both in the US and the rest of the world.

ASCAP is the second-largest publishing organization in the US that represents over 600,000 songwriters and 11 million compositions. Despite being a premium subscription service, ASCAP is highly popular because its fringe benefits include discounts on various musical programs, membership to the US Alliance Federal Credit Union, among others.

SESAC is a for-profit organization that has been in existence since 1930. It represents clients by invitation only, making it an exclusive club of successful composers. It does offer premium and personalized services, which gives it an edge over the other two. To answer the question, you should first register with SESAC or BMI, depending on which one is nearest to you, and get working.

How do I get my music royalties?

Music Publishing 101 - A Beginner’s Guide to Music Copyrights, Publishers, and Royalties

More importantly, join a publishing company so that you can get professional help on how you can market and promote your songs so that they become more popular and earn more money.

How do I get paid for my music on YouTube?

You should know that PROs like ASCAP and BMI do not collect ad revenue from sites like YouTube. Instead, most artists receive compensation from the platform through YouTube’s Partner program. That way, they get paid directly from the ad revenue generated on their channels and when their songs are used in videos displayed on the platform.

In the same way, you should look into joining the YouTube partner program and earn from your content in the same way. What makes YouTube more important for artists is that it gives them a platform to grow and become popular at no cost and with only minimal self-promotion required.

Do social media platforms and YouTube charge royalties?

While platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok are very keen on copyright laws, they often lack the capacity to follow up on every single piece of media posted on their platforms. It’s up to individual artists and their publishers to spot copyright infringement and take legal action against it either through banning, lawsuits, and settlements.

These copyright infringement laws are even stricter on commercial media such as films, ads, and broadcasts. If you like posting copyrighted media on social media, you can get legal action taken against you by the owners unless you have express permission and license.

Do artists earn from royalty-free media?

Royalty-free music comes under a type of blanket license that makes it easier for users of proprietary music to purchase usage rights via affordable, one-off payments. This makes the process of licensing music easy, affordable, and flexible enough to open up the market and help composers earn more from their creations.

Just like YouTube, a royalty-free platform such as Stock Music opens up your potential audience. It also means that your songs could be used in big, lucrative projects such as regional ads and featured shows on TVs. In this way, royalty-free music is very important both to the creators and the users alike.

Final Thoughts

Why should you lose money out of ignorance of the basics of music publishing? While it’s true the details can get fuzzy really quickly, simply understanding the details can help you ensure that you never have to leave money on the table. Yes, it’s true that a lot of money goes unclaimed every year from PROs and CMOs, so they simply keep it.

This music publishing 101 is meant to be an introductory guide to help upcoming musicians get a handle on the business side of music. However, we do highly recommend that you at least talk to a professional in the industry before you make decisions that could potentially change your life forever. After all, why make great music if it will never reach the ears it’s meant to reach?

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alfred Music; 2nd edition (November 1, 2019)
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Self-Publishing Music: How to Publish Your Own Songs

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By Soundcharts Team

Published December 31, 2023

Why do you need to self-publish your music? 

What does self-publishing mean, how to self-publish music, 1. make sure your music hasn't been published yet, 2. register with the pro of your choice as a publisher, 3. promote your compositions, the 6 pros and cons of self-publishing music, 4 tips when publishing your own music, 1. compare pros, 2. investigate becoming a publisher, 3. know when (and when not) to self-publish, 4. keep track of your music's use, conclusion .

In our recent articles, we doubled down on the publishing royalties, breaking down all the nuances behind the different cash flows that songwriters and their publishers rely on — from specifics of radio royalties to a more high-level overview of the music copyright laws and royalty types.

Today, we want to share with you one simple piece of advice. The advice that might be a game-changer when it comes to monetizing your compositions: how to self-publish your music. 

If your goal is to maximize royalties and creative control, then self-publishing can be a godsend. But you'll also have to put in a ton of added work since you won't have the backing and clout of a publisher to take on administrative duties and get your work out there. 

In this article, we explore the pros and cons of self-publishing and help you decide whether or not you should go that route. 

First things first: music publishing pertains to the commercialization of musical compositions, NOT to sound recordings. So, this information is relevant to songwriters, not to recording artists — although if you both write and perform, self-publishing can be very relevant. 

To understand why it's so important for songwriters to have their music published, let's take a look at how compositional royalties are distributed: typically, 50% of the royalties for composition are accorded to the writer, and 50% are accorded to the publisher. That is known as a writer's and publisher's share. Writer's share  always  belongs to the artists, while the publisher's share is generally split between the songwriter and their publisher as per the publishing deal. 

 So, if you're only registered with your PRO as a writer (and don't have a publishing deal in place), you're getting only 50% of your compositional royalties. By self-publishing, you can access that other 50% and get the full royalties that you're due. 

Self-publishing means that you're not only registered as a writer but also set up a body to serve as your publisher. When self-publishing your music, you hold all the rights, IP, publisher's credit, and songwriter's credit. You get all the royalties and full control of the compositional copyright. But, in turn, you have to take on all of the duties of a publisher as well. 

Self-publishing your music isn't as hard as you might think: it just requires registering as a publisher with a PRO. The tough part is taking on the actual role of a publisher: promoting your music, connecting with recording artists, and maximizing your royalty cashflows. 

This might seem a bit out there, but you might've already accidentally published your music — it's easier than you might think. For instance, when distributing your music through aggregators like TuneCore or CDBaby, you can opt-in for the publishing administration services without even realizing it. So, first and foremost, make sure that your compositions haven't been published yet.

Performance Rights Organizations  (PROs) collect all royalties for songwriters — both for the writer and the publisher — so to get the publisher's share of the royalties, you have to register with a PRO.

Most of the PROs make it simple for you to join as a publisher: typically, you don't even need to set up a micro-company to serve as your publisher. To  register as a publisher with ASCAP , for instance, all you need is an address, an email, and a US tax ID number. 

Now, the previous two steps are easy enough to complete, and once you do, you can start earning the publisher's share on top of the writer's share.

But be mindful — if you self-publish your music, you don't have a publishing company on your side, which is often integral to your success as a songwriter. So, if you hope to build a songwriter's career (which probably means that you don't record your own music), you need to pound the pavement and get your compositions out there. That means networking, writing for better artists, pitching your compositions to music supervisors and hunting down sync opportunities, etc. 

There are huge advantages of self-publishing, including creative control and more revenue, but also huge downsides, like all that promotional and administrative work you'll have to do. We break down the pros and cons below:

1. Full rights

That is the biggest advantage of self-publishing your music: you don't share your copyright or with anyone, and you are not bound by the obligations that are a part of most publishing deals. You own 100% of the rights to your music outright and can license it however you wish. 

2. Full profits

It goes to the point above: by retaining 100% of the rights to your music, you also get 100% of the profit that your compositions generate. You won't be kicking yourself over the unfavorable publishing deal you once signed and rueing all the lost royalties. 

3. Full control over your career

Since publishers are tasked with creating commercial opportunities for your compositions, they also exert a great deal of control over the arc of your career. By self-publishing, you have full control of where your music is used, the artists you work with, how your music is synced, and more. Once again, you have no obligations, no minimum song commitments — freedom! 

1. No advance

Publishers typically give songwriters an advance when they sign a publishing deal. This advance is meant to get you some funds to keep the lights on as royalties pass through the PRO pipeline. As much as two years can elapse between your song playing on the radio and the actual check arrival. If you self-publish, then you won't get an advance and will have to wait for the royalties to come in — which means that you'll have to find another way to pay the bills for a while. 

2. More administrative work

The publisher is responsible for the administrative work involved with actually getting royalties from the PROs. The PRO system isn't perfect, and a percentage of your royalties will likely be lost in the PRO pipeline -- unless you're on top of the administrative duties enough to ensure you get the full royalties you're owed. There's also other grunt work that you'll have to do, like drafting licensing agreements, tracking cue sheets, and so on. 

3. No help with A&R and promotion  

Another critical role filled by publishers is promotion and networking: publishers have connections with artists, labels, and other partners on the recording side. If you self-publish, you will have to do everything yourself — pitching music syncs, growing your professional network, pitching to the radios, and more. 

Here are some simple steps you can take to get the most out of self-publishing:

Registering as a publisher with a PRO is one of the first steps you'll need to complete, but don't just go with the first PRO that sends you an email. The 3 major PROs in the US (BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC) each offer different benefits and incentives for members: for instance, BMI's benefits are geared slightly more towards songwriters. SESAC is invitation-only, but they take a more hands-on approach with creating opportunities for their members. So weigh the different options and choose the one best suited to your goals. 

Self-publishing typically just means registering with a PRO as a publisher to manage to publish your own compositions, but it doesn't have to stop there. For added legitimacy you can start a publishing company, and even represent some of your friends. Having your own company can give you some added clout, especially if you publish the work of other songwriters. 

Whether or not you should self-publish should partially depend on your position in the industry and your ability to create opportunities for yourself. If you lack friends in the industry and don't have the budget or experience to manage publishing duties, then signing with a publisher may be a good idea (if you have the option). If you feel confident in your abilities to publish and promote your work on your own — go full steam ahead on publishing! 

As we've mentioned before, if you're self-publishing, then all the administrative and promotional work is up to you. Which means that you probably should get a good grasp on your music data. First of all, it will allow you to keep track of your progress and ensure that your career is on the right track. Then, it can help you scout out recording artists for potential collaboration — music data analytics can give you a clear view of what's going on in the artist's career. Is the artist hot now, or is it just an aftermath of the hype from that passed a year ago? Of course, not every decision you make here should be super calculated — it might be worth collaborating with unknown talent if you know the chemistry is there. But, in any case, data analytics can give you a better idea of what you will get out of the deal by giving you all pro-s and con-s. 

And then, on the administrative side, music data can show you exactly when and how your music is used — which is crucial when it comes to monetizing your compositions. 

Let's take radio airplay, for example. The airplay reporting systems used by PROs are not 100% foolproof, even when it comes to collecting royalties due in a single market, let alone if your compositions are getting on the air in other markets. That would mean that multiple PROs will have to communicate and collaborate to get the royalties into your pocket — which, given the state of music metadata, is a breeding ground for all sorts of errors and mishaps. 

So, a big part of administrative works is tracking your use and claiming the royalties that the PROs might've missed — but to do that, you need an independent, reliable source of airplay data. That what makes Soundcharts Airplay Monitoring is the perfect tool for independent, self-publishing songwriters. It tracks over 1,800 radio stations across the globe using our proprietary audio fingerprinting technology — giving you real-time, free of human error data on where and when your music is played around the world. With it, you can track how your catalog is performing on the radio and ensure that you're not missing out on any royalties. 

It's time get in the know!

Self-publishing might seem like an intimidating and complicated endeavor, but if you don't have a publishing deal on the table it may also be your only resort. To be successful as a songwriter without the backing of a publisher, you'll have to be enterprising, to say the least: in fact, your ability to network in the industry might be just as important as the quality of the songs you write. You'll also have to master some of the tedious details of administration. And all of this on top of your regular songwriting duties! But, if you can pull it off, you get twice the royalties and total creative control over the direction of your career. 

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6 Best Music Business Books (& Music Marketing Books) 2024

Music Business Books (And Music Marketing Books) Worth Buying

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Learning the business of music isn't generally an easy task. It can be easy to get confused about how to get your music out there, but if you learn from those who have already been there and done that, it doesn't have to be.

With that in mind, here are six music business and music marketing books worth checking out. They've already helped hundreds of thousands of musicians before you, so I'm sure they can help you too.

Book 1: All You Need to Know About the Music Business: Ninth Edition by Donald S. Passman

All You Need to Know About the Music Business: Ninth Edition by Donald S. Passman

As with other books on this list, this is not a short one. Amazon best seller All You Need to Know About the Music Business features 544 pages of content tailored to anyone looking to understand the music business, from musicians and songwriters to publishers and promoters. With 20 years of history behind it, this book is widely considered the go-to guide for those looking to learn about the industry . ( Editor's note: an earlier edition of this is the first music business book I ever bought; money well spent! Shaun Letang ).

All You Need to Know About the Music Business contains information on: Building your team, record deals, songwriting and music publishing, the business of being in a band, touring, merchandising, classical music, motion picture music, and more.

The business of music can be intimidating. There’s a lot to know, and when it comes to legal issues and technical jargon, people’s eyes tend to glaze over. Author Passman helps clarify how it all works and what it’s like to work in the industry, regardless of your function or capacity. This is a valuable guide when you’re trying to make sense of complicated matters.

If you aren’t serious about your involvement with the music industry, you can pass this one up. Otherwise, you should set aside some time to delve into it.

Book 2: How To Make It in the New Music Business: Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician by Ari Herstand

How To Make It in the New Music Business: Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician by Ari Herstand - Second Edition

Has anyone told you that there aren’t enough great resources out there for musicians? Well, that’s simply not true. If anything, we are spoiled, and any book on this list has the potential to help you break through and achieve your goals. If nothing else, you’ll be further along and better off than if you didn’t take any time to read them.

Ari Herstand has established himself as a music marketing and business expert by publishing detailed articles on a variety of topics. He’s done well for himself as a musician, and he’s helped others do the same. When he offers tips and advice, he’s usually sharing from his own experience.

When former founder of CD Baby Derek Sivers describes How to Make it in the New Music Business as an “absolute must-read for every musician”, it’s hard to ignore. Hertsand has received a lot of praise from notable industry figures and publications for his work.

In this book, you can expect to learn: How to build a fan base, how to book your own tour, how to build your YouTube following, how to get your songs placed in films and TV, how to maximize your royalties, and more.

At 400 pages, there’s a lot to sink your teeth into. This is an essential read for the digital age musician.

Music Business Book 3: Get More Fans: The DIY Guide to the New Music Business by Jesse Cannon

Get More Fans: The DIY Guide to the New Music Business (2017 Edition) by Jesse Cannon

If you do a bit of asking around, you’ll find many people referencing Get More Fans as the definitive guide for musicians. This may have something to do with its 714 pages of content – that’s about what you’d expect the length of an encyclopedia or dictionary to be.

Joking aside, this book is chock full of ideas on how to promote your music and monetize it. It covers: How to get your music in front of more people with less effort, tools and websites you can use to promote your music, how to use social media to market your content, how to make better quality recordings, how to brand yourself, and much more.

You may have heard some experts say this is the best time to be a musician. If you resonate with this idea, and believe you have more tools at your fingertips than ever before to build the career of your dreams, you’ll love this book.

Now is the time to stand on your own two feet, carve out your own niche, and blaze your own trail. No one else is going to do this for you. In Get More Fans, you’ll learn how to truly take charge of your career.

Author Jesse Cannon is also a producer and mastering engineer, so you know you’re getting solid advice from a credible source.

Music Marketing Book 4: The New Music Industry: Adapting, Growing, and Thriving in The Information Age by David Andrew Wiebe

The New Music Industry: Adapting, Growing, and Thriving in The Information Age by David Andrew Wiebe

In case you’re wondering, yes, The New Music Industry was written by yours truly. After scrapping my first music book project, I went to work on what I felt was an honest and transparent look at my career and the industry through my own eyes – someone who had spent over 10 years building an independent career in music to that point.

I wrote this book because I wanted to pass on everything I’d learned to that point to other musicians like me. I tried a lot of things and made my share of mistakes. Perhaps you’ve heard the expression “standing on the shoulders of giants.” What it means is if we study what others have done to get to where they are, we can see further and achieve what they achieved faster.

I don’t consider myself a “giant” by any means. But if someone learned from my mistakes, I’m sure they could be much further along in their career in a shorter amount of time than I ever was. That’s the basic premise behind the book.

I also felt it important to discuss the “shape” of the music industry. When I first started writing this book, I didn’t find anyone talking about this. That’s not terribly surprising, because of how fragmented and in flux the industry was and still is. But I broke it all down into 11 components that were dominating mainstream consciousness. These are the same 11 components people reference today, even as we look to the future of virtual reality and a technology-driven industry.

In The New Music Industry, I also cover: Personal development, business mentality, touring and live performance, radio, music instruction, copywriting, blogging, podcasting, email marketing, social media, and YouTube and video marketing. I’ll have more to share in the second edition when I get to putting it together.

Book 5: Six-Figure Musician – How to Sell More Music, Get More People to Your Shows, and Make More Money in the Music Business by David Hooper

Six-Figure Musician – How to Sell More Music, Get More People to Your Shows, and Make More Money in the Music Business by David Hooper

Music Business Radio host David Hooper has been a noted expert in the music marketing field for a long time. He’s amassed a ton of insights through the many interviews he’s conducted, as well as the work he’s done for and with musicians.

As Hooper himself has said, Six-Figure Musician  could have been called Seven-Figure Musician and it wouldn’t have been far from the truth. He points out that there are many independent musicians earning six-figures, though they may not be household names. Six-figures certainly isn’t the limit for independent artists.

This book is a collection of thoughts and ideas as much as it is a cohesive work on the music industry. Hooper covers: Mindset and psychology, how to get a record contract, how to be a successful DIY musician, how to build a strong connection with your fans, social media marketing, avoiding burnout, email marketing, and much, much more.

There are plenty of high-level ideas in this volume. If you get inspiration from reading the works of people like Derek Sivers, you’ll like this book a lot.  I am a proponent of the idea that you need to get your mindset game together before you can ever expect to reach any level of success in your career, and I think this book does a good job of laying out the rules of engagement.

Music Industry Book 6: Your Band Is A Virus – Expanded Edition by James Moore

Your Band Is A Virus – Expanded Edition by James Moore

Independent Music Promotions’ CEO James Moore himself penned this work, Your Band Is A Virus , which is the essential guide to marketing your music. If you’re thinking about getting your music in front of more people in these changing times, this volume should be on your bookshelf.

Many musicians have misconceptions about marketing and promoting their works. It can be hard enough putting together a worthwhile strategy let alone navigating all the advice that’s out there to arrive at a sensible and practical plan of attack.

In this book, Moore focuses quite a bit on press , which I think is a great area to cover, because it can be confusing and difficult for musicians to obtain. Quotes and testimonials can lend a lot of credibility to your name and help you impress industry gatekeepers. Quotes can help you flesh out your bio, because realistically can only say so much about yourself before it starts sounding braggadocios. Moore helps musicians get press and coverage every single day – it's what he does. It’s hard to imagine anyone better to learn from.

The expanded edition of Your Band Is A Virus by  James Moore   includes interviews with Stewart Epps and Andy Gesner, who are major players in the industry.

Final Thoughts

What is the best music business book out there?

I’m a strong believer in self-education.

While traditional education has a great deal to offer, I don’t believe it equips you with some of the most valuable life skills you can learn – relationship and communication skills, problem-solving skills, financial smarts, stress management, long-term thinking, and more.

Self-education allows you to take control of your growth and gain the skills you were never taught in school. You can explore any topic to whatever extent you feel will benefit you. You can even become an expert on a topic if you choose to.

Certainly, life is a great teacher. But the problem with waiting for life to teach you what you need to know is that it can end up being a very painful process. You’re going to run into difficult and unusual circumstances and have no idea how to cope or deal with them. If you invest in yourself and dig your well before you’re thirsty, you’ll be better prepared for the challenges ahead. Rest assured, there will be challenges.

Do you read music business books? I believe there’s a great deal you can learn from them. It’s surprising to me that so many people stop reading after college and don’t continue to invest in their personal growth. After all, your mind is one of your greatest assets. If you aren’t investing in yourself, what or who are you investing into?

If you’re serious about advancing your career, it’s time to start delving into some quality material. To me, there’s nothing quite like a book that says “quality”, because someone had to put a lot of thought into every word or sentence that went into their manuscript. They had to pore over every word.

If nothing else, reading can help you stay inspired on your creative journey.

When I buy a book, it’s always to learn something new. But sometimes when I start delving into it, I may find it’s not meeting me exactly where I am on my path. It might be ahead or behind of where I am in my growth. That’s okay. I will still finish the book and take notes on it, because who knows? That knowledge may benefit me down the line. I might come back to those books later.

Reading can stimulate ideas. You may be in a bit of a rut right now, but if you begin consuming quality material, you could find yourself inspired once more. The ideas you generate may not have anything to do with what you read. They may simply come as result of taking in fresh input and exercising your brain. That’s another great benefit of reading – it helps you keep your mind sharp.

Get into the habit of reading. It gives you the chance to explore how other people think and the steps they’ve taken to get the results they have. You can study the systems that have made others successful and apply them to your career. You don’t need to read a lot – 15 to 20 minutes per day is a great starting point and can help you finish reading many books if you stay consistent with it.

Update: We've now also written a post recommending our favorite music theory books , so have a look if that interests you.

P.S. Remember though, none of what you've learned will matter if you don't know how to get your music out there and earn from it. Want to learn how to do that? Then get our free ‘5 Steps To Profitable Youtube Music Career' ebook emailed directly to you!

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The US publishing arm of Casemate is one of the leading publishers in the fields of military history, defense studies, and military science worldwide. In the spring of 2015 Casemate UK launched its own imprint focusing on British and European military history. Complementing the Group's well established US publishing output, the imprint's first books have included a ground-breaking study of the Battle of Britain, a fresh and original look at the role of the Dutch and the Belgians at Waterloo, and a thrilling account of one of the greatest gold snatches in history during the German invasion of Norway.

College Press

College Press & CP Publishing have been publishing books for over fifty years (since 1959). We are a traditional Christian publishing house offering commentaries, academic books, and general interest Christian titles.

Columbia University Press

Columbia University Press was founded in 1893 and is the fourth-oldest university press in the United States. The Press currently publishes approximately 160 new titles every year in the fields of animal studies, Asian literature, Asian politics and history, biological sciences, business, culinary history, current affairs, economics, environmental sciences, film and media studies, finance, history, international affairs, literary studies, journalism, Middle Eastern studies, New York City history, philosophy, paleontology, political theory, religion, science policy, social work, and U.S. history

Concordant Publishing Concern

The Concordant Publishing Concern is a nondenominational, nonprofit association founded in 1909 for the purpose of disseminating the facts and truths of the ancient manuscripts of the Scriptures.

Cork University Press

Cork University Press is Ireland's oldest university press. While the Press specializes in the broad field of Irish Cultural Studies, its subject range extends across the fields of music, art history, literary criticism and poetry. The focus of our list is however in the areas of Irish cultural history, archaeology and landscape studies.

Craftsman Book Company

A publisher of manuals and estimating references for the construction industry.

Founded in 1938, Crossway is a not-for-profit global Christian publishing ministry that publishes gospel-centered, Bible-based content to honor our Savior and serve his church. Crossway seeks to help people understand the all-encompassing implications of the gospel and the truth of God’s word—for all of life, for all eternity, and for the glory of God alone. Crossway is the global publisher of the ESV Bible, more than 1,000 Christian books, and an extensive list of gospel literature. For additional information, visit crossway.org.

Data Trace specializes in Legal and Medical Publishing, Risk Management Programs, Continuing Education and Association Management.

An independent academic publisher based in Berlin since 1749, De Gruyter publishes over 1,300 new titles each year in the humanities, STEM and law, more than 650 journals, and a variety of digital products.

Destech Publications Inc

Publishers of original books, textbooks, CD-ROMs, Conference Proceedings, and refereed journals in advanced technology and engineering.

Downingfield Press

Downingfield Press is an independent book publisher based in Melbourne with a global reach. Our mission is to publish emerging authors. We strive to produce interesting content bound in affordable, high-quality, and well-designed books. We focus on cultural value when selecting works to publish.

Dundurn Press

Since 1972, Dundurn Press and its associated imprints have published more than 2000 titles, of which 1700 are still in print. Dundurn publishes about ninety to one hundred new titles per year and is now one of the largest publishers of adult and young adult fiction and non-fiction in Canada.

Editions Technip

Editions Technip was founded in 1956 by the Institut Français du Pétrole (IFP), a unique organization reputed throughout the world for its research in the field of oil and gas and for its graduate engineering school, the "Ecole du Pétrole et des Moteurs". Editions Technip publishes on all aspects of the oil and gas industry and related disciplines such as geology, hydrocarbon chemistry, data processing and economics.

Educational Directories Inc

Educational Directories Inc. publishes school directories with the most current information on United States schools.

Edwin Mellen Press

We are a non-subsidy academic publisher of books in the humanities and social sciences. Our sole criterion for publication is that a manuscript makes a contribution to scholarship. We publish monographs, critical editions, collections, translations, revisionist studies, constructive essays, bibliographies, dictionaries, reference guides and dissertations.

A leading provider of science and health information, Elsevier publishes journals, databases and books to enhance the performance of science, health, and technology professionals.

The company was founded on a commitment to provide the most current clinical information, in an easy-to-use format, for clinicians who make critical decisions daily as they prescribe oral contraceptives. The company has grown to include 30 other titles, related to commonly prescribed medications. EMIS, Inc. Medical Publishers is proud of our distinguished reputation for being a trusted medical information source for over thirty years.

Evergreen Pacific Publishing

Publishers of boating books to the Northwest including fishing and diving guides, logbooks for boats, chart atlases, cruising guides, and tide guides.

F.A. Davis, an independent Nursing, Medicine, and Health Sciences publisher since 1879, is dedicated to providing print, mobile, and web resources for students and professionals. F.A. Davis is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Firefly Books

Firefly Books Ltd., established in 1977, is a North American publisher of non-fiction and distributor of non-fiction and children's books. Firefly's goal is to bring readers beautifully produced books written by experts at reasonable prices.

Firenze University Press

FUP is a non-profit publisher that offers to authors and scholars an open and inclusive editorial environment for the high-quality scientific publishing. FUP runs sustainable business models and adopts copyright policies making research contents more accessible. FUP encourages equitable participation and distribution of knowledge.

Fitzhenry & Whiteside

Fitzhenry & Whiteside encourages new talent and Canadian authors and illustrators. The firm specializes in history, biography, childrens' fiction and non-fiction, young adult and mid-level readers, e-books, poetry, sports, reference, photographic titles, cookbooks, travel, and lifestyle books.

Focus Publishing

We are a innovative & affordable textbook publisher, French, Greek, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Theater, Kittredege Shakespeare, Philosophy. In November 2014 the lists of Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Company were acquired by Hackett Publishing Company, a small independent publisher with offices in Indianapolis and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Fortress Press

For over 50 years, Fortress Press has been a pioneer in religious scholarship. Our commitment to publishing timely, relevant, and transformative books in biblical studies, theology, and Christian history has led to a global reputation. Fortress Press publishes in three main areas; education, academic, and reference. In 2015 we launched Theology for the People, a popular theology publishing program.

Gardner Publications Inc

Hanser Publications, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH & Co.KG Munich, Germany. We are the premier publisher of plastics technology and metalworking titles. Our widely read publications have long been the backbone of the plastics and manufacturing industries for manufacturers and educators alike. We bring you the best, and often hard-to-find, technical references vital to your success. Our books and training materials are ideal for industry, science, education, and your general business needs related to manufacturing. We are located in Cincinnati, OH.

We are the source for over 100 non-American English Language legal periodicals for which we have the exclusive distribution rights in North America. We also have exclusive and non-exclusive distribution rights for certain legal publications in Great Britian, Europe, Australia, etc. Hundreds of titles in stock.

Gemstone Publishing Inc

Best known as the home of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, Gemstone Publishing, a division of Geppi's Entertainment Publishing & Auctions, was formed by Diamond Comic Distributors President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen A. Geppi as a conduit for his efforts in preserving and promoting the history of the comics medium.

Genealogical Publishing Co.

Genealogical Publishing Company is the leading publisher of books and CDs on genealogy and family history. Over a period of more than fifty years the GPC/Clearfield genealogy collection has grown to 2,000 titles featuring a wide range of topics such as genealogy, immigration, royal ancestry, and county history. Our genealogy books are authoritative and timeless, found in every library in the country with a genealogy and family history collection, and are widely respected by amateur and professional genealogy researchers alike.

Ireland's leading publisher of non-fiction books on politics, history & health, award-winning cookbooks and children's books.

Gomer Press

Gomer Press is a printing and publishing company based in Llandysul, west Wales. The company was first established in 1892 and is owned by the same family to this day. Jonathan Lewis, the great grandson of the company's founder, is the current managing director. Gomer Press today is both a thriving printing company and the largest publishing house in Wales. Every year, we publish over 120 titles, specializing in books which have a distinctive Welsh identity.

Goodfellow Publishers

Goodfellow Publishers is a highly flexible multichannel international academic and professional publisher for Business and related areas. We publish book and online projects with a range of authors internationally in Hospitality, Leisure, Tourism, Events and more general management.

Goodheart-Willcox

Goodheart-Willcox (G-W) publishes both print and digital textbooks while also producing online courses and other instructional resources that provide a complete classroom solution. With subject-appropriate titles for middle school, high school, higher education, and professional training, G-W is recognized as a go-to source for career and technical education content.

Grey House Publishing

Publishers of over 80 directories and reference works that subscribers and libraries have come to rely on as standards in their fields, in the subject areas of health, business, education, statistics, demographics and economics.

Harbour Publishing

Harbour is well known for the Raincoast Chronicles, a series of anthologies on BC coast history and culture, of which twenty have now been produced. Harbour is also the publisher of over four hundred titles, including the bestselling Fishing with John by Edith Iglauer; The Encyclopedia of British Columbia and many BC Book Prize-winning books

Haynes Publishing

Haynes is the creator of the world-famous Owner’s Workshop Manual, and in addition publishes an extensive range of books on motorsport, military, aviation, maritime and railway subjects, plus books covering history, food, computing, health, sport and DIY.

Hendrickson Publishers

Hendrickson Publishers has a strong history of producing outstanding academic, trade, and reference books at a reasonable price. Through our academic publishing program, we seek to meet the publication needs of the religious studies academic community worldwide with works on the Hebrew Bible and Hebrew language, ancient Near Eastern studies and archaeology, New Testament and Greek language, biblical theology, Judaism, patristics, church history, historical theology, practical theology, and religion and culture. Hendrickson is also delighted to be partnering with the German Bible Society, the premier publisher of original language Bibles.

Heyday Books

Heyday is an independent, nonprofit publisher and unique cultural institution. We promote widespread awareness and celebration of California's many cultures, landscapes, and boundary-breaking ideas. Through our well-crafted books, public events, and innovative outreach programs we are building a vibrant community of readers, writers, and thinkers.

High Peak Press

Located among the high peaks of the western United States, High Peak Press publishes works related to engineering design.

Hippocrene Books

Since opening over forty years ago Hippocrene Books has become one of America's foremost publishers of foreign language reference books and ethnic cookbooks. As a small publishing house in a marketplace dominated by conglomerates, Hippocrene has succeeded by continually reinventing its list while maintaining a strong international and ethnic orientation.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

HMH publishes acclaimed books for adults and kids in the fields of literature, science, sports, history, cooking, guides, and current affairs.

The IAD was established by the Uniting Church in 1969 and is now an independent Aboriginal community-controlled language resource centre and Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering nationally accredited courses to adult Aboriginal learners in Central Australia. The IAD’s publishing arm, IAD Press produces material on Central Australian Aboriginal people, languages and culture and works closely with communities to preserve Aboriginal languages, histories and stories.

IBEX Publishers

Since 1979 Ibex Publishers has been publishing the best of the culture of Iran in English and in Persian.

Igloo Books

Specialising in both adult and children's books for the mass market, Igloo books are a Top 10 UK children's publisher in their own right. IglooBooks has relationships with customers in over 60 countries and, at last count, 37 languages.

Imprimatur Press

Imprimatur Press publishes casebooks used by law school students, along with practical and authoritative reference books for Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas

Industrial Press

Founded in 1883, IP's singular mission continues to be the acquisition, development and sustained publication of technical books and references that strive for success in industrial education as they aid pragmatic day-day operations across all manufacturing disciplines. Our books enjoy broad popularity in trade schools and college classrooms as well as on factory and shop floors around the world. For more information about submitting a proposal, including a copy of our suggested guidelines, please contact Judy Bass at: [email protected]

Inhabit Books

Inhabit Education Books is a Nunavut-based educational publishing company with a mandate to provide educators and parents with educational resources that are infused with authentic Northern perspectives, ways of life, and imagery.

IOP Publishing

IOP Publishing is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Institute of Physics. IOP Publishing provides a range of journals, ebooks, magazines, websites and services that enable researchers and research organisations to reach the widest possible audience for their research. We combine the culture of a learned society with global reach and highly efficient and effective publishing systems and processes.

Iron Gate Publishing

Publishers of books for genealogists and local historians, including the annual publication of the Directory of Genealogical and Historical Societies, Libraries and Museums in the US and Canada.

Jain Publishing Company

Jain Publishing Company publishes college textbooks and supplements, professional and scholarly references, as well as books for the general reader.

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

We publish books for professional and general readers in a range of subjects. We are well known for our long established lists on the autism spectrum, on social work, and on the arts therapies. More recently we have published extensively in the fields of mental health, counseling, palliative care, and practical theology.

John Wiley and Sons

A global publishing company that specializes in academic publishing and markets its products to professionals and consumers, students and instructors in higher education, and researchers and practitioners in scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly fields. Also publish the "For Dummies" series of books.

Jonathan David Publishers

Jonathan David became known in the industry as the premier publisher of popular Judaica, but it expanded its reach by including more general-interest works of a secular nature. Sports, cooking, reference, and how-to titles joined its growing list.

Karger Publishers

The company employs more than 200 people at the Basel headquarters and has a worldwide network of branch offices and distribution centers, and the publishing house produces close to 100 scientific journals and about 150 serial and non-serial book titles and supplement or themed journal issues per year, primarily in English.

Khurana Publishing

Khurana Publishing House Pvt Ltd is a premier publishing house of books. Founded in 1995, we have gained a fair name in Delhi market and people have trusted us as our syllabus has helped many young people to reach their goal and crack the government services examinations.

Kodansha America, LLC

Kodansha celebrates and promotes all facets of Japanese culture around the world - from anime to zen.

Krause Publications

We pride ourselves in supplying collectors and hobbyists with the information and instruction they need to enjoy their hobby even more. There's something for everyone from antique collectors to comic book collectors, old cars fans, hunters and shooters, sewers and quilts, coin collectors and more. Krause Publications joined the F+W Publications, Inc. family in July 2002.

Liberty University Press

Liberty University Press is the publishing arm of the world's largest Christian university. Established in 2008, we are dedicated to the creation and support of credible academic materials.

Lincoln Publishing

Lincoln Publishing is a full-service mail order/Internet company selling reprinted literature for predominantly Ford automobiles and other classic automobile marques from the years 1906 through the 1970s.

Little Miami Publishing

The Little Miami Publishing Company is located in old Milford, Ohio, in Clermont County. Housed in a beautiful 200-year-old stone building, LMP specializes in history, reference, and genealogical books for the professional and family historian.

Lone Tree Publishing Co

Professional publications for farmers and ag businesses in the Central Plains

Manchester University Press

Manchester University Press (MUP) is situated in the heart of one of the most vibrant universities and cities in the UK. Founded in 1903, publishing our first books in 1904, our distinctive brand is known globally for excellent research in the Humanities and Social Sciences from leading names and up-and-coming scholars from around the world. We currently publish over 200 books each year, as well as five journals.

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc

Publishing integrated media content in the most promising areas of biotechnology, biomedical research, clinical medicine and surgery, engineering and technology, environmental studies and policy, law and economics, and public health.

Messianic Jewish Publishers

Messianic Jewish Publishers the only full-fledged Messianic Jewish publishing house, producing the best Messianic books and helping authors get their books in print.

Michael Wiese Productions

Leading publisher of film books on writing, directing and creating movies.

Miraclaire Publishing

Founded in 2007 Miraclaire Publishing has developed into a fast growing Publishing Company. It seeks to create, promote, distribute and preserve creative, scholarly, and educational books in print and digital formats.

Moody Publishers

The vision of Moody Publishers is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and a biblical worldview in such creative and powerful ways that individuals worldwide will live in increasing measure as His fully devoted followers. Our mission is to educate and edify the Christian and to evangelize the non-Christian by ethically publishing conservative, evangelical Christian literature and other media for all ages around the world; and to help provide resources for Moody Bible Institute in its training of future Christian leaders.

Music Business Registry

We have been publishing contact directories for the Music Industry since 1992 - that's all we do to make sure you have the best contact information available for the people you need to reach in the Music Industry.

Myriad Editions

Myriad Editions is an independent publisher of original literary fiction and graphic novels, and producer of the acclaimed 'state of the world' infographic atlas series.

Naval Institute Press

The publishing arm of the U.S. Naval Institute, the Naval Institute Press publishes works that advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to national defense.

Nolo began publishing do-it-yourself legal guides in 1971. In the 40 years since its founding, Nolo has evolved with technology, developing do-it-yourself software and building Nolo.com into one of the Internet's leading legal websites. Learn more about Nolo's history.

Nunavut Arctic College Media

Nunavut Arctic College has been publishing for almost three decades. Our press predates the political creation of Nunavut, but not the historical reality of a distinct Inuit land. We have been around for some time, yet we are new on the landscape of Canadian publishing. Most people across Canada (and the world) are not familiar with our books. There is a good reason for this. Our books were purposefully published to serve students, teachers, and community members in the Eastern Arctic. These works were not intended for wide distribution, enviable sales, or awards; they exist as urgent, at times rough-hewn manifestations of intimate and collaborative efforts to archive the knowledge and history of unique generations. The narrators in our pages are often Inuit who weathered the bewildering movement from the land to static settlements in the mid-20th century, and those who entered residential schools. Nunavut Arctic College Media considers scholarly, educational, and general-interest manuscripts and media projects relating to Nunavut, Canada’s North, Inuit culture, language, and history.

Octane Press

Octane Press publishes award-winning illustrated and narrative books that cater to niche audiences. Founded by long-time book editor and author Lee Klancher, the company stresses editorial quality, and works with the best in the business to ensure that our readers find the accurate detail and in-depth information they demand.

Founded in 1987 by Curtis R. Vouwie for the purpose of providing information on timely topics of relevance for occupational health professionals, OEM Health Information Inc. continues to deliver high quality publications in both print and electronic formats. More than 30 titles have been published under the OEM Press imprint for occupational health professionals in both medicine and nursing. In addition, OEM Health Information is the largest single source for other publisher's occupational health titles through our online catalog. It is considered the best one-stop resource for books in this speciality.

Open Book Publishers

At Open Book Publishers we are changing the nature of the traditional academic book. Our books are published in hardback, paperback and ebook editions, but we also publish free online editions of every title in PDF, HTML and XML formats that can be read via our website, downloaded, reused or embedded anywhere. We are proud to say that our books are currently being accessed freely worldwide by over 20,000 readers each month.

Osborne Enterprises Publishing

The world's oldest and largest producer of music Price Guides and Reference Books. Whether buying or selling records, we have the right publications to guide you.

Oxford University Press

Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.

Papillon Publishing

Papillon Publishing has been publishing the Texas Attorney's/ Paralegal's/ Secretary's Handbook for over 20 years. The handbooks are directories of federal, state and city governments and other related information designed specifically for legal professionals.

Paragon House

Paragon House publishes reference and scholarly titles, in the areas of Biography, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Spiritual Health, Reference, Political Science, Economics, and International Relations.

Paragon Press

Paragon Press is an independent publisher of nature books featuring beautiful color photography.

Peachtree Publishers Ltd

Peachtree Publishers is an independently owned trade book publisher, specializing in quality children's books, from picture books to young adult fiction and nonfiction; consumer references in health, education, and parenting; and regional guide books about the American South, where the company is based. Our mission is to create books that captivate and educate young and old readers alike, with well-crafted words and pictures.

Perseus Books Group

Publishes several distinct imprints: Avalon Travel, Basic Books, BasicCivitas, Da Capo, PublicAffairs, Running Press, Seal Press, Vanguard Press, and Westview Press.

Plexus Publishing Inc

In addition to being a regional (NJ) publisher, Plexus also publishes titles in the field of biology and ecology. Our book list extends from technical-scientific works to histories, folklore, and novels.

Professional Communication Inc

In general, the emphasis of the editorial for our handbooks is on pharmacologic management of a given medical condition, including clinical trial data, drug prescribing information, selection of appropriate patients, and drug side effects and interactions. Treatment options are delineated, typically in algorithmic form. Professional society and government treatment guidelines are presented and critiqued where applicable. Clinical pearls and pitfalls are imparted to the reader by the authors based on their experience. Relevant pathophysiology is presented along with differential diagnostic tools and criteria. A general approach to the patient is presented, often with case studies, in conjunction with a discussion of practical patient management issues.

Quick Reference Publishing

Quick Reference Publishing's mission is to create pocket-size, waterproof, quick reference guides that are easy-to-use and scientifically accurate in each subject of nature. What makes Quick Reference guides stand out is our team of expert photographers, illustrators and naturalists. All of our guides are custom designed to best represent the flora or fauna of each specific geographic region

Quintessence Publishing

The Quintessence International Publishing Group provides the latest scientific and clinical information in formats designed to meet the varying needs of the dental community: books, journals, DVDs, CD-ROMs, and symposia. Dental practitioners, researchers, and students all have come to rely on Quintessence for timely articles, for clearly written and superbly illustrated books, and for symposia by world-renowned experts. As dentists everywhere have come to expect, the Quintessence name represents a commitment to quality that is unsurpassed in the dental publishing world.

R H Boyd Publishing Corporation

The founding mission of The R.H. Boyd Company and its subsidiary, R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation, is to publish, print, and distribute the highest quality of Christian, inspirational, and commercial-based literature, merchandise, and services by continuing to use high ethical and moral standards as it has for over 100 years.

Ralph Curtis Publishing

Ralph Curtis Books and Publishing is an independent press that has been in business for more than 35 years specializing in the publication of animal books and guides, featuring reptile books, bird books, mammal books, and travel guides. Located in Sanibel, FL, Ralph Curtis Books offers a wide variety of titles aimed at the wildlife enthusiast and traveler. Many titles are the US edition published in association with New Holland Publishers of London, England.

Random House

Random House, Inc., the world's largest English language trade publisher, publishes books in nearly every category.

Red Bike Publishing

Niche publisher of a variety of books primarily in the security/defense industry.

Rosen Publishing

Specializing in circulating reference material aimed at school and public libraries, Rosen titles are the gold standard in guidance, social studies, history, science, and mathematics, as well as general high interest topics for children and young adults.

Ross & Perry

Specializes in new and reprints of government books, out of print documents, and historical books

Royal Irish Academy

The Royal Irish Academy was founded in 1785 and it began publishing scholarly articles in its Transactions in 1787 - now six journals are published by the RIA. The Academy also publishes books aimed at communicating scholarly material to a wider public, landmark series and scholarly books. Our books and journals are academically double-blind peer-reviewed and are produced to a high standard of editing and design. Awards include several Irish Book Awards, Best Irish Printed book, Institute of Designers in Ireland awards and Business 2 Arts awards. The Academy is a member of Publishing Ireland.

Salem Press

Award-winning, literary and historical reference materials. Salem Press also provides scientific, medical and legal reference, in print and online.

Santa Monica Press

Santa Monica Press has been publishing an eclectic line of books since 1994. Our list of lively and modern non-fiction titles includes books in such categories as popular culture, film history, photography, humor, biography, travel, and reference.

Scarecrow Press

Scarecrow Press is perhaps best-known for providing quality scholarly, general interest, and reference works for the patrons of Public, School, and Academic libraries, as well as professional books for the librarians that serve them.

Schweizerbart Science Publishers

Scholarly publisher in the natural Sciences, Earth science, botany, zoology, physical anthropology, soil science, meteorology. Publishes scholarly journals and monographs as well as technical books and textbooks. Established in 1826.

SciTech Publishing Inc

SciTech Publishing is an imprint of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Our highly regarded books span Radar, RF/Microwave Engineering, Electronic Warfare, Communications and related electrical engineering disciplines.

Seaworthy Publications

Seaworthy Publications is a nautical book publisher that has specialized in recreational boating books since 1992.

Self-Counsel Press

Publishes business, legal, reference and psychology self-help books for lay people.

Solano Press

Solano Press Books is a California publishing house specializing in land use, planning law, urban affairs, and environmental subjects. Our publications have earned a reputation for being definitive references on a wide variety of land use and land use-related legal matters.

Sound View Press

Publishers of price guides and indices to the art world, as well as exhibition monographs and catalogues.

Springer Publishing

A publishing pioneer since 1950, Springer Publishing Company is known as an innovative nursing, gerontology, psychology, social work, counseling, public health, rehabilitation, and healthcare administration publisher. Our books have won numerous awards, from the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Awards, to the ALA Choice Awards and the highly selective AAP PROSE Awards, and we offer a hundred top quality titles annually, in addition to more than twenty journals. From nursing to psychology, we are passionate about providing the best textbooks, professional books, and reference works to instructors, professionals, and students.

Stout William Publishers

Publishers of out of print source books for architects and landscape designers.

Sunbelt Publications, Inc

Sunbelt Publications publishes and distributes award-winning books, specializing in regional interest for the Pacific Southwest including Baja California.

Templegate Publishers

Templegate Publishers is an independent religious book publisher founded in 1947. Our selections include twentieth century spiritual writers such as Thomas Merton, Henri Nouwen, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Edith Stein, Jean Vanier, Bede Griffiths, Simon Tugwell, Anthony Bloom, Dorothy Day, Timothy Radcliffe, James Alison, Herbert McCabe, John R.H. Moorman along with the classic spiritual masters St. Augustine, Teresa of Avila, Francis of Assisi, Francis de Sales, Julian of Norwich, John of the Cross, the Desert Fathers, Thomas More, Martin Luther and many more.

The Federation Press

The Federation Press is an independent, Australian-owned and run publishing company specialising in legal, social and academic books. It was founded in 1987 by Kathryn Fitzhenry, Christopher Holt and Diane Young.

The Illustrated Press

THE ILLUSTRATED PRESS, INC. is the publisher of fine books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and other merchandise related to various aspects of popular culture. Our products are distinguished by a rigorous attention to detail, scholarship, and exemplary production values. Everything that we produce is a labor of love, and it shows in our work.

Thieme is one of the world's leading scientific, medical and academic publishers, with offices in the US, Germany and the UK

Thomas Nelson

Bought by HarperCollins in 2011, Thomas Nelson is one of the leading trade publishers in the United States. They are also the world's largest Christian publisher. They provide different forms of Christian literature, Bibles, e-books, journals and digital applications

Timber Press

Timber Press is a Portland, Oregon, publisher of books on gardening, ornamental and edible horticulture, garden design, sustainability, natural history, and the Pacific Northwest.

Todd Communications

Todd Communications is an Alaska publisher and wholesale distributor of books, calendars, maps and other printed materials primarily featuring Alaska subject matter. We offer a full range of services to assist other publishing companies and self-publishers in editing, designing, printing and distributing books and other printed materials. Founded in 1978 by president Flip Todd, former Anchorage Times, Anchorage Daily News and Washington Post reporter, to publish the Alaska Directory of Attorneys, Todd Communications has since published numerous Alaska-related titles including children's books, cookbooks, field guides, fiction and non-fiction.

The University of British Columbia Press is Canada's leading social sciences publisher. With an international reputation for publishing high-quality works of original scholarship, our books draw on and reflect cutting-edge research, pushing the boundaries of academic discourse in innovative directions. Each year UBC Press publishes seventy new titles in a number of fields, including Aboriginal studies, Asian studies, Canadian history, environmental studies, gender and women's studies, geography, health and food studies, law, media and communications, military and security studies, planning and urban studies, and political science.

UGA Editions

UGA Éditions, the new publishing house of the Université Grenoble Alpes, is the University's spearhead in its mission of disseminating research and knowledge. UGA Éditions is grounded in expertise developed over more than 30 years within ELLUG, whose multilingual Literature and Humanities catalogue features over 700 publications and journal issues, and within the Grenoble Sciences centre of expertise, which has given its seal of approval to over 110 publications in the exact sciences (French and English).

Publisher of books, proceedings and papers for the American Astronautical Society about Mars Exploration, Space Travel, Planetary Missions, JPL, Mission Control, NASA, Astronomy, Astronautics, Science, Astrophysics, Spaceflight Dynamics, the History of space research, manned missions, planetary studies, satellite technologies, man-machine interaction, effects of cosmic radiation, colonization, rocketry & rockets, shuttles and space stations, interstellar probes, and much more.

University of Chicago Press

Operating continuously since 1891, the University of Chicago Press publishes 225 books a year across all disciplines, maintains an extensive journals program and operates a state-of-the-art distribution facility servicing more than 40 presses.

University of Georgia Press

Since its founding in 1938, the primary mission of the University of Georgia Press has been to support and enhance the University's place as a major research institution by publishing outstanding works of scholarship and literature by scholars and writers throughout the world. The University of Georgia Press is the oldest and largest book publisher in the state. We currently publish 60-70 new books a year and have a long history of publishing significant scholarship, creative and literary works, and books about the state and the region for general readers.

University of Toronto Press

Founded in 1901, University of Toronto Press (UTP) is Canada's leading scholarly publisher and one of the largest university presses in North America. UTP has published over 6,500 books, with well over 3,500 of these still in print. The Scholarly Publishing division produces approximately 175 titles per year, and the Higher Education division publishes around 25 titles per year.

Varro Press, Inc

A small publisher of specialized law enforcement and security books.

Veloce Publishing

Named after the faster Alfa Romeo models, and with a pleasing nod to the manufacturer of Velocette motorcycles, Veloce has a simple philosophy. It is our mission to provide books of the highest quality in terms of content, accuracy, presentation, subject range and reader satisfaction to discerning automotive enthusiasts around the world.

Viva Books is an independent publisher of quality books in management, social sciences, humanities, science, technology, medicine, reference and subjects of general interest. It publishes textbooks, academic books, conference proceedings and reprints of foreign books.

W. W. Norton & Company

W. W. Norton & Company is an American publishing company based in New York City. It has been owned wholly by its employees since the early 1960s. Now, in its 90th year and with an annual list of 400 titles, W. W. Norton is a global company, its familiar seagull logo appearing on books in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and Latin America.

Weldon Owen

Weldon Owen creates high-quality illustrated children's non-fiction and family reference books . Weldon Owen publishes titles under the imprints Weldon Owen and Red Lemon Press, and also packages titles for the co-editions market in over 40 countries, and in more than 25 languages.

William S. Hein & Co., Inc.

The Hein Company's research and reference tools for law, international relations, political science, and foreign affairs are among our most important contributions to the publishing world. Throughout the years, many of our publications have been adopted for use in law classes throughout the United States and Canada.

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company is an independent publisher of religious books, from academic works in theology, biblical studies, religious history and reference to popular titles in spirituality, social and cultural criticism, and literature.

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Audiobooks Are Booming. Spotify Wants in on the Action.

There are early signs that Spotify’s addition of audiobooks to its streaming service is helping drive audiobook consumption — already a growing market.

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By Alexandra Alter

When Spotify announced last fall that it was adding audiobooks to its streaming service, reactions in the publishing world were mixed: Many publishers saw Spotify’s entrance as a chance to reach new audiences. But some agents and authors worried that streaming could erode the value of audiobooks, a lucrative and growing format.

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A few months later, there are early signs that Spotify is driving audiobook consumption — which has been growing dramatically for more than a decade — even higher.

Excluding Spotify, the audiobook market in the United States grew 14 percent in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the previous year, according to Bookstat, which estimates sales of audio on retailers like Apple and Audible.

With the addition of Spotify, the audiobook sector grew by 28 percent in that period, the company said. Using figures provided by Spotify, Bookstat estimated that Spotify had a market share of 11 percent, putting it ahead of Apple and behind Audible, which has long been the dominant player in the medium.

“It suggests that they grew the market rather than cannibalizing existing Audible and Apple customers,” said Paul Abbassi, the founder of Bookstat, of the data.

In the past few months, Spotify has paid audiobook publishers tens of millions of dollars in royalties, a company representative said. Best sellers like Britney Spears’s memoir, “The Woman in Me,” which was the most listened to on the platform, and Brianna Wiest’s 2020 self-help book “The Mountain is You,” have proved particularly popular with listeners.

“For December, it was about four to five times the sales we would normally see,” said Noelle Beams, the chief operating officer of Thought Catalog, the publisher behind “The Mountain is You,” which has earned hundreds of thousands in royalties through Spotify. “This shows us that there are new audiences to be reached.”

Spotify subscribers are also widely sampling and listening: In the past few months, Spotify users have listened to more than 90,000 individual titles from the platform’s catalog of more than 200,000 audiobooks, the company said.

Spotify is now releasing titles as Spotify Audiobooks, and producing them through Findaway, an audiobook production company that Spotify acquired. Their entrance as an audiobook producer and retailer could make the already heated market even more competitive. For potentially big books, audio rights can sometimes sell for six-figure sums.

Audiobooks have become a lucrative format for publishers. Digital audio grew more than 500 percent between 2013 and 2022, reaching $839 million in revenue, according to the Association of American Publishers. For certain genres, like self-help and celebrity memoirs, audio sales can match or exceed print sales.

Audio is such a critical source of revenue that some in the industry worry streaming could dilute it.

“The big fear from agents who want to give their authors a living wage is, will this drive prices down?” said Sandra Dijkstra, a literary agent. “Is this going to do to books what Spotify did to music?”

Spotify’s expansion into books comes at a challenging moment for the company. While it has a huge paid subscriber base of more than 226 million users, it has struggled to make a profit from its music business. The push into podcasting gave Spotify a bigger footprint in that growing medium, but it has since pulled back, canceling shows and cutting jobs in its podcasting division. Recently, it announced plans to lay off 17 percent of its staff, about 1,500 people.

By adding audiobooks, Spotify is aiming to attract new subscribers, and to keep existing subscribers on the platform for longer. Last fall, it began offering premium subscribers in the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States 15 hours of audiobook listening per month as part of their existing subscription. Those who want to listen to more can pay $12.99 for another 10 hours of audiobooks.

In the United States, Spotify got all of the five biggest publishers to put books on its platform, as well as smaller publishing houses and self published authors, and struck different deals with various publishers.

David Kaefer, the head of Spotify’s audiobooks business, said their payments are consistent with what other major retailers offer. “Every deal we have is a model that the industry’s already used,” he said. “They’re not some new wild approach.”

Some major publishers, including Hachette and HarperCollins, put their entire audio catalogs into Spotify, while others like Macmillan only provided a selection and allowed authors to opt out. Many authors and agents were caught off guard, and the range in financial arrangements created anxiety and confusion, multiple agents said.

“The problem is this builds into the mindset of the consumer that books should be much cheaper, or even free,” said Robert Gottlieb, a literary agent and chairman at Trident Media Group, which represents more than 2,000 authors.

For now, publishers are hopeful that Spotify’s personalized algorithm-driven recommendations will direct its users toward books they might not have discovered otherwise.

Amanda D’Acierno, president and publisher of Penguin Random House Audio, said that based on the titles that are selling, the demographic on Spotify seemed to be skewing younger and more male than the traditional audiobook audience.

“What we’ve seen here in the U.S. is very, very good,” she said. “They’re reaching people who don’t go to bookstores often.”

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