Three of the four primary pillars of music as a business are…
The Master side
The Publishing side
The Writers side
The more you know about these the more the business begins to come into focus.
Who owns what, who reps what, and for how long and how big of a percentage…and all the laws, language and norms that go along with it.
If you’d like a place to start, check out The Plain and Simple Guide to Music Publishing.
When I was eighteen years old I remember older Nashvillians telling me even though it’s confusing, pay attention to this copyright stuff. That was good advice.
***The fourth pillar is live music.
I’m always interested in your perspective, whether affirming or dissenting. Continue the conversation anytime: gabe@gabethebassplayer.com