A guy gave his cassette with songs to a Sony representative at a party. After some weeks of anticipation, the representative called and said they wanted to record one of the songs. The guy got signed to Sony publishing, receiving a monthly advance. If the songs were successful, he wouldn't have to repay the advance. The guy's mom was the only one who bought his first book. The host compares the representative to a modern patron of the arts, like the Medici family.
Ever wondered how songs get written, pitched, and cut? How songwriters and publishers work together? How the creative process unfolds? The role publishers play in getting a song out there?
To answer all these questions, we sat down with legendary Nashville songwriter Tom Douglas and the president and CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Troy Tomlinson. It’s a fascinating look at both the art and business of songwriting. If you’re in a creative field, you’ll find plenty of takeaways for your own business.
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