Music Publishing

Publishing is one of the most dependable, yet misunderstood, sources of income in the music industry.

So, if you are looking to get a better grasp on the inner-workings of publishing deals, join us for Music Publishing Deconstructed!

Led by Chad Richardson, who as a publisher signed and guided the careers of Timbaland and Steven Tyler, and during his tenure as the head of operations for SOCAN (Canada’s PRO) in Los Angeles, he led the charge for high-profile Canadian songwriters including The Weeknd, Drake, Stephan Moccio, Brian Howes, and Jenna Andrews, to name a few.

This workshop will cover:
• PUB vs. PRO: What’s the Difference and What Do They Do?
• The Publishing Pie: The 200% Song
• The S.T.A.D. Formula: Tried and True Method for Finding and Signing Publishing Deals that Are Right for You
• Splitting Your Catalog: Short Game/Long Game

There will be a special guest interview with Andrew Gould whose had extensive careers at EMI and BMG publishing and, most recently, as Global Head of Creative for Downtown Music Publishing. Andrew has been directly responsible for such hits as "The Middle" by Zedd and "Rise Up" by Audra Day.

During, his guest interview, Andrew will give you an insider's view of what music publishers are really looking for, followed by a Q&A session.

This workshop is a very unique opportunity to meet and learn directly from some of today's most successful industry players in a live and intimate Zoom setting, and ask them your personal questions.

This workshop will take place on November 23rd at 7PM ET via a live Zoom sessions at 7PM ET. A video of each session will be made available following each class.