Self-Publishing

When it comes to figuring out what the best way is to distribute your music, there are several opinions. This is so important to know because if consumers don’t have a way to purchase your music when they hear it then you’ve lost out on an opportunity to sell it.  In case you didn’t know having great songs, stage presence, and a great band is only half of what you need.  The other have I would wager to say would be great marketing so that people hear about you and a way to get your music to them. This is publishing your music.

I was doing some researching about publishing and there are two ways you can do it.  You as the writer can either find an agent to work for you that finds places for your music to be heard or you yourself can find it.  Of course doing it yourself would be less money, but you also need time to invest in yourself.  It’s a lot of work calling around to the various publishing houses trying to find someone that needs songs like yours.  This can be frustrating and could impede on your creative process.  Some people can handle this without losing creativity like Diane Warren.  She once wrote in an article that at first she was her own publisher and it was very difficult, but as she made more hits, she then could afford to hire staff to run her publishing company.  This is where I want to be.

Companies like TuneCore and CdBaby also help you get your music out there.  It’s one of the ways to get it in the consumers’ hands.  Choosing either one of these companies will allow you to get to some of the main sites like Itunes or even selling on Facebook.  Nevertheless, whichever road you take, you must decide which is best for you.