![]() If you listen to the songs that currently popuar-and you should if you want to be a successful songwriter-then you know that today’s hits include songs recorded by a wide range of artists, like Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Marshmello, Tim McGraw, Sara Bareilles, P!nk, and OneRepublic among others. ![]() Let’s start by figuring out who might want to sing your song. I’m going to focus on the Pop genre in this article, but you can apply all of these ideas to Country and Rock styles. Be sure to consult a music business attorney before signing any contract. Any contract you sign with them should include language that ensures you will receive the writer’s share of royalties of all kinds and participation in any fees received, plus other safeguards. Sometimes a publisher will use the words “work for hire.” This means that they will own your song copyright. When you make a deal with a publisher, record label, or artist to record your song, it’s usually in the form of a contract or license. If you’re thinking about becoming a recording artist yourself, remember that many of today’s top artists and producers started out as songwriters with publishing deals, so it’s a great first step. Now what do I do? Do I need a demo? Should I copyright it? Should I join ASCAP or BMI? Where do I send it? How do I sell my songs?Ī: If you’ve written a song that sounds like it could appeal to today’s listeners-one that has a memorable chorus, a focused lyric with a fresh approach, and a contemporary, radio-friendly melody-then you can start thinking about how to pitch your song to music publishers, record labels, music libraries, and recording artists. ![]() ![]() My friends and family all say it’s as good as anything on the radio. ![]()
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