The Songsculptor Method

Secret Songwriter Tips and Techniques By Award Winning Songwriter and Music Educator Richard Melvin Brown

Chapters One, Two, Three and Four of this eBook and Course deal with writing lyrics that are MUSIC Friendly. Even though your lyrics may look and read absolutely wonderful on paper, does not mean they will necessarily sound good when interpreted by a vocalist as a song composition in melody form. Find out what you can do to make them Music Friendly. Chapters Five and Six deal with composing an appropriate and ear pleasing melody and chord structure to your lyrics, quickly and easily, without having had years of formal training in Music Theory and/or Composition. The remaining Chapters, Appendixes and Excerpts deal with General Songwriting Information, and Useful Facts pertaining to the Business of Music and Songwriting.

Contents Include: OVERTURE: An Introduction to Marketable Songwriting

Chapter One:

LET'S START WITH THE SONG'S STRUCTURE

You have to start somewhere, and this is a great place to begin. It's kind of like laying the foundation of a house, but much easier to build, and a whole lot more fun.

Chapter Two:

HOOKLINE AND SINKER "The Hook, The Hook"

Yes, the hook is everything, well almost everything. It's totally meant to bend the ear, but a hook is something that should not be feared.

Chapter Three:

FINDING YOUR HOOK

It's easier than you think Life is full of hooks, Just look around, Listen, and release your creative juices.

Chapter Four:

FINDING YOUR SINKER

The rest of the lyrics Creativity, Play on Words, Tricks of the Trade To rhyme or not to rhyme, Should you or Shouldn't you, Depends on the flow from deep inside your pen.

Songsculptor.com If you're a lyricist only and need a Musical Collaborator we can help

Chapter Five:

MUSIC

Cheerful earful, catchy tune, agreeable sound, pleasing melody, cordial composition, delightful ditty, raunchy number, cool tones. Chord Progressions, the meat and potatoes The Nashville Number System > Wow, is this ever easy. Music is just a bundle of numbers which translate into a cluster of sound. Variations on a Theme, and more easy ways to compose.

Chapter Six:

AREN'T COMPUTERS WONDERFUL

Playing, Composing and Recording Your OWN Music, With Your Personal Computer.

It's Easy and Fun with today's incredible music/software programs that even the most inexperienced can soon comprehend.

Chapter Seven:

COPYRIGHT PROTECTION (Safe Songwriting)

Copyrighting your material is much easier than most people tend to think. All you ever need to know about protecting your invaluable creative works.

Chapter Eight: IN SUMMARY

MORE IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Don't make the mistakes of the Un-informed.

Chapter Nine:

THE TOP TEN (Final Words Of Wisdom)

The 10 MOST Important things you need to know. Happy Songwriting

Chapter Ten:

A WORD ABOUT COLLABORATION

Translation > working together in Harmony Sometimes two heads ARE better than one

23 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

THE SECRET Is there really a SECRET to writing a GREAT Song ?

Appendix 1:

Over 75 SONGWRITING ORGANIZATIONS

Most of them are FREE to join, and packed full of useful information and invaluable contacts. We've got the big national ones and scores of local organizations listed. If there's a Songwriting organization in your neighborhood you can find it here.

Appendix 2: PERFORMING RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS You need these guys to get paid for your songs, and > Best Of All < Most are FREE (or charge very little) to join. Get the information on all the Performing Rights Organizations in the world right here.

Appendix 3:

MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS IN SEARCH OF MATERIAL

Addresss, Phone Numbers, E-mail addresss, and Web Sites of: PUBLISHERS, PRODUCERS, RECORD COMPANYS, MANAGER/AGENTS etc. A much larger list of Music Publishers is included in Appendix 7

Appendix 4: SONGWRITING CONTESTS

Addresss, Phone Numbers, E-mail addresss, and Web Sites:

Appendix 5: WEBSITES OF INTEREST

Website address's related to Songwriting, Lyric Writing, General Music, Digital Music and MP3

Appendix 6:

Songwriting Associations with links to their websites, See if there's one in your area

Appendix 7:

Over 675 Music Publishers

many of which are in search of fresh new material.

Address's, phone numbers, and many include e-mail address's and links to their websites.

THE FINAL REFRAIN

A Note from the Author: I have received a great deal of enjoyment putting together this songwriting book and course, and through my many years as a songwriter, record producer and studio musician I have learned some valuable lessons from the school of hard knocks. As in every creative endeavor each of us takes a little different approach. The methods I suggest in this book (many of which are > tried and true, and other's of my own preference) have worked very well for me, and it has been my pleasure to be able to share some of the useful knowledge that I have learned while pursuing my own dreams, and making a living at what is the best profession in the world. SONGWRITING. One of the things that I love to do now is help new songwriters and lyricists sharpen their skills, and get their material recorded. If you're a lyricist only, or a lyricist that has "a tune in your head for your words" > but knows nothing about music, please read the section of this book titled SONGSCULPTOR. I hope you will benefit greatly from studying this songwriting book, and may you write the world's next big smash hit. Happy Songwriting. Thanks and Good Luck. Richard Brown

OVERTURE: An Introduction to Marketable Songwriting

There are some proven methods for writing marketable songs, and with a little bit of effort almost everyone with some creative juices flowing between their ears can come up with some great song ideas and turn those ideas into some pretty good songs. Obviously a good song is made up of 2 basic ingredients.

Words and Music

Some writers will write the words first and then compose a suitable chord progression and melody to compliment their lyrical ideas. Lyricists will often write a song lyric and then hand it over to a musical composer to compose some appropriate music to it, and turn it into a song.
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If you are a lyricist please read the section of this book just before the Music Section in Chapter 5. It is titled Songsculptor Musical Partner To Lyricists, Poets, Wordsmiths and Storytellers, Together We Write The
Songs".

Other writers (especially seasoned musicians) will compose the music first, and then either write the words to the already composed melody, or make a tape of their (music only composition) and give it to a lyricist to find the right words to go with their musical ideas. Although I have written many songs with both the words and music, I quite often collaborate with lyricists such as yourself to create good songs. The reason I do this is very simple. I am a much better (music) writer than a lyricist. This is not to say I haven't written some good lyrics, it only means that I am the kind of lyric writer that needs to be inspired to come up with a great story. When I find that I just can't think of anything to say, I try to find a good lyricist to give me a hand. So, don't be afraid of collaboration, most of the time, two heads are better than one. This principle also works in reverse for lyricists who have a limited amount of musical knowledge. If you find yourself with a dynamite lyric but just cant seem to find the right melody and chord progression to compliment your great lyric then by all means turn your ideas over to a seasoned composer who can help transform your inspiration into a well written and meaningful song. Although there are no absolute rules for writing a great song, there are certain formulas and guidelines that seem to help enormously in creating songs that are pleasing to the majority of people. A commercial song is a song that has wide appeal to the masses. Pop Music, Country, and Rock and Roll are styles of music that are very popular to huge numbers of the population. Although there are exceptions to the rules in songwriting, most popular songs are very simple in structure. A song that comes to mind that seemed to break all the rules of formula writing is Jimmy Web's (MacCarther Park). It is truly a wonderful song, but it definitely does not fit into the mainstream of popular songwriting. To begin with the song is about 7 minutes long. Most pop songs are about 3 minutes in length. Some songs, especially ballads can go as long as 4 minutes, but that is pushing it. Most radio programmers do not want to play songs longer than about 3, or 3 and a half minutes in length. The song MacCarther Park also has a very complex chord progression and melody, not to mention lyrical content that is definitely out of the norm. I think you get the picture, although there are certain formulas that work very well in writing popular songs, that doesn't mean you can't break the rules if you choose to. For beginner and amateur songwriters I think it is a wise decision to keep to the rules and keep your writing as simple as possible, without compromising your creativity. If you were to read one of the books that list the top songs of the year, from away back when until the present time, you would find that the majority of the hit songs use popular and proven song structures, have only 3 or 4 chords in their chord progressions and the lyrical content is also not exceptionally complicated, but simply directed at arousing emotions in the listener. A while back I saw one of Country and Pop Music's great songwriters (Kris Kristoferson) on a talk interview show. The host asked Kris what his song (Help Me Make It Through The Night) means to him

now, several years after he wrote it and was recorded by a few different artists. Kris scratched his head and paused for a moment and then said, (Oh, about a hundred thousand dollars a year). Just a simple song (4 chords) and a simple message (Help Me Make It Through The Night) years after it was written and recorded, still earns the writer a hundred thousand dollars a year. WOW, what a way to make a living.
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Chapter One:
LET'S START WITH THE SONG'S STRUCTURE You have to start somewhere, and this is a great place to begin, It's kind of like laying the foundation of a house, but much easier to build, and a whole lot more fun.

A song's structure (also know as the song's form) is very important in maintaining continuity in the song and in keeping the listeners attention. A song with no continuity that jumps all over the place will leave the listener confused and inattentive to your material. The most popular song structures in commercial music are: AABA ------- (verse, verse, chorus, verse) ABAB ------- (verse, chorus, verse, chorus) ABAC ------- (verse, chorus, verse, bridge) ABABCB --- (verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus) BABABB --- (chorus, verse, chorus, verse, chorus, chorus) There are many examples of each of these popular song structures in the hit songs of yesterday and today. Listen to some of your favorite songs and see if you can hear the structures that are being used. Analyze some of your favorite songs and see what structures are being used more than others.

Certain factors certainly come into play when deciding on which song structure to use. The most obvious factor is of course THE LYRICS and mood of the song. Ballads and slower type material will quite often use an AABA structure, (verse, verse, chorus, verse). The AABA song structure is a very popular form and is also used in almost all styles of music. One of my favorite song forms is the BABABB, (chorus, verse, chorus, verse, chorus). The reason I like this structure is that starting with the chorus you can really hit the listener with a strong lyrical HOOK right off the bat, and then repeat it again after every verse and ending with a double chorus, again emphasizing the lyrical HOOK. The lyrical hook in a song is of utmost importance in holding the listeners attention, as well as pleasantly entertaining them. A good example of a lyrical hook, that is also the title of the song is: (IF I SAID YOU HAD A BEAUTIFUL BODY, WOULD YOU HOLD IT AGAINST ME?) The title and hook line in the song, IF I SAID YOU HAD A BEAUTIFUL BODY, WOULD YOU HOLD IT AGAINST ME? Is a wonderful play on words. The song starts out with the chorus, which starts out with the hook line, which also just happens to be the title of the song. (VERY CLEVER). One other thing Id just like to mention that is part of a songs structure (or form) is that of the INTRO. There are few songs (if any) that start right out from bar 1 with a verse or chorus. An intro is needed to grab the listeners attention, while at the same time easing the listener into the mood of the song, and allowing the ears to gently usher in the songs lyrical message. I am a firm believer that (although intros are an important factor in grabbing the listeners attention), it is not a good idea to have an intro that is too long. (Especially if the song is just a demo and you are trying to pitch it to a publisher and/or artist). The reason for this is that the person critiquing your material will most likely just want to get right to the song, without wasting precious time listening to 30 seconds or a minute of "purposeless" musical wizardry. Keep your intros between 2 and 4 bars depending on the tempo. Faster songs can have an intro with more bars as they will go by much quicker. Make your intro a hook in itself. A good idea is to take the last line of your verse or chorus (or any other line in the song that may be a hook) and revise it a little so it can work as a musical intro hook. I am going to give you a very simple example of an intro for the song (Tiny Bubbles). The reason I am using this particular song is that most people know the song, and almost everyone alive on Planet Earth is able to hum its melody by memory. Its lyric is:

Tiny Bubbles in the wine, Tiny Bubbles make me feel fine, Tiny Bubbles make me warm all over, with a feeling that Im gonna love you till the end of time. (or something like that) Can you hear the last line in your mind? With a feeling that Im gonna love you till the end of time The last line is sung over the 5 chord (which is the dominant chord) which modulates back to the 1 chord (The root chord). More on the musical stuff later in the course. The point is that it is a short hooky intro that you recognize right off the top, which takes you right into the song > smoothly, effortlessly, and with a sense of anticipation. Speaking of HOOK lines, well go onto that next, as they are of utmost importance.
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Chapter Two:
HOOK LINE AND SINKER "The Hook, The Hook" Yes, the hook is everything, well almost everything It's totally meant to bend the ear, but a hook is something that should not be feared.

I am personally convinced that without a good hook line you will not have a great song. All the really great songs recorded throughout history have had a great line in the song that has been repeated throughout the song that the listeners can grab onto and remember easily. That is what a hook is. A line in a song repeated many times that the listener remembers, whistles, hums, and rambles around in their brain constantly. Have you ever listened to a great hooky song and later no matter what you do you just can't seem to get it out of your head. That line just keeps playing over and over in your mind. The harder you try to get it out of your mind the

more it keeps playing in your brain. If you're a music lover and listen to lots of commercial music I bet that has happened to you lots. I know that it happens to me whenever I hear a song with a great repeating hook line. Ever wonder why you can remember certain lines from popular songs of days gone by, songs that you haven't heard in many years, but you can't remember all the lyrics. Chances are that the lines you do remember are hook lines. Some of the best hook line writers are those crazy but wonderful breed of writers who create jingles. Commercials set to music. Boy, I'll tell you that can really be annoying when a jingle's hook line keeps rambling around in your brain. But, that's exactly what they want to happen, so you'll never forget that product or service. Chances are when your ready for that particular product or service you'll choose theirs, cause it's already implanted in your brain cells. It is a good idea to bring the hook line into your song as soon as possible and repeat it as much as possible. Chorus's are normally very hook orientated. A chorus will very often start with the hook line and also end with the hook line. You can also end your verses with the hook line. That way the listener is given a double dose of HOOK. AND, if your song's title is also the hook, then you will leave your listener with a triple whammy hook. Once you have thought of a great hook line, it is then possible to write an entire song around that one line. Finding a great hook is not all that difficult. We'll get into that a little bit later in lesson 3 Here is an example of one of my own songs with a triple whammy hook. This song is a BABABB structure: As I said before choruses are very hook orientated and starting with a chorus can quite often grab the listeners attention immediately, especially if your chorus starts and ends with the hook. SHE'S OVER ON THE LEAVIN' SIDE OF GOOD-BYE 1986 Richard Brown, Words and Music by: Richard Brown (CHORUS) She's over on the leavin' side of good-bye, She's over on the brand new side of her life She planned her final getaway, then she made her escape, She's over on the leavin' side of good-bye

(VERSE I guess I never treated her as good as I should I guess I never gave her all the lovin' that I could but Lord I never thought she would, but she really got me good, She's over on the leavin' side of good-bye

As you can see the song starts with the chorus, which also starts with the hook line. The verse's also end with the hook line and the title of the song is again, you guessed it: THE HOOK LINE
PLEASE NOTE: This song has been revised and re-written since this books publication. Dont be afraid to re-write, revise and re-write some more if it makes for a better song. A lot of GREAT songs have been rewritten at least once.
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Chapter Three:
FINDING YOUR HOOK It's easier than you think, Life is full of hooks Just look around, Listen, and Release your creative juices

A hook line can be something as simple as (I LOVE YOU) obviously already overused, and not very original, but you get the picture. A good hook line is quite often a (play on words) as in IF I SAID YOU HAD A BEAUTIFUL BODY, WOULD YOU HOLD IT AGAINST ME? You can find great hook lines in your everyday life if you just take the time to listen to everything you hear and try to remember all the cutesy little phrases and sayings that people come up with. * You Know What I'm Saying * You could take this stupid little line that everyone nowadays seems to be saying constantly, and twist it around a bit.

* You Don't Know What I'm Sayin', Do You ? * It might sound a little weird to hear all by itself, but just thing about it. You could very easily write a good lyric around those few words, and it would suddenly make a lot of sense. example: ** You don't know what I'm sayin, do you, everytime I try to talk to you it just goes in one ear and out the other, I'm tryin' my best, and doing all I can, but the more I talk, the more I end up cryin', babe I'm tryin' I'm really tryin' but you don't know what I'm sayin' do you ?. ** Now I know that it's a dumb little example that I just made up off the top of my head. But that just proves my point. You can take almost anything and make a song out of it. After I have come up with a hook line and have written a couple of verse's and a chorus, I always go back and start re-writing them and try to make them better. Sometimes what you come up with the first time works just fine, but more often than not you will have to revise, re-write, re-write and re-write some more. Believe me, it pays off in the long run. Watching talk shows and listening to radio talk shows can be a wonderful source of interesting material. Ordinary people come up with the most interesting material to work with. Soap operas, TV dramas, and educational television are also good sources for ideas. Don't let any stone unturned, LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN. Listen to everything you hear, and try to remember the good lines. Everybody has one. Another good idea is to keep a notebook with you at all times and jot down all the interesting little things you hear.

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Chapter Four:
FINDING YOUR SINKER The rest of the lyrics Creativity, Play on Words, Tricks of the Trade To rhyme or not to rhyme, Should you or Shouldn't you, Depends on the flow from deep inside your pen A word about continuity An example of continuity An example of NO continuity Speaking of titles Sounds Familiar: It's not necessarily a bad thing

Did you know that most people can communicate their feelings much easier in written form, than speaking one on one? I find that once I have a good hook line I can usually come up with a good lyrical storyline to weave around that Hook, very easily. I say usually because it doesn't always happen. When it doesn't happen it is most likely that my hook line isn't as good as I thought it was. So then I'm back to square one,

The Hook Line.

I can't emphasize enough how important that hook line is. But, assuming you have come up with a pretty good hook line, let's now concentrate on finding the right words to compliment your hook. Two very important factors in completing your lyrical statement are: EMOTIONS and SIMPLICITY.

Emotions are all the feelings we human being's feel every day of our life. Love, Hate, Happiness, Sadness etc. Of course LOVE is a great source of material for songwriters. Everybody needs to be loved and everybody loves music. Well, almost everyone. I knew a military man once who only liked Military Marches. He thought every other kind of music was just noise. I guess it takes all kinds of people to make up the world. But > for the rest of us (Normal Music Lovers), make sure your lyrics have an emotional impact on the listener, and also make sure they are simple enough for everyone to understand. Don't assume that everyone listening to your song will have the same IQ as you do. Personally, I have been turned off with lyrics that I didn't understand, even though the song might have been very good in every other aspect. Big, hard to understand words don't cut it commercial songwriting. I have actually received lyrics from well-meaning (and in every other sense) quite good lyricists, with words that I didn't understand. And I've been writing songs for many years. If I don't understand the word, do you think there will be many that do. Not Likely! Make your lyrics sound good too. By that I mean, certain words sound better than others. Words with a lot of consonants do not sound good and are very hard to sing. On the other hand vowel sounds are very pleasing to the ear, and are the easiest sounds to sing. Did you notice the first four words of that last sentence (On The Other Hand) Seems to me some bright and enthusiastic songwriter took those words, turned them into a hook and created a great song out of that commonly used phrase. The song (On The Other Hand) is another great example of a play on words that was weaved into a wonderful story in music. By the way, (On The Other Hand) only has 4 chords in its chord progression.

A Word About Continuity

One problem I have found with lyricists who are not musicians is that they quite often do not have continuity in their story lines. By this I mean the number of words and/or syllables in the lines of their verses do not match up. I cannot

count the number of times I have received lyrics from someone and after I have written a pretty good melody line for the first verse and chorus have discovered that their second and/or third verses do not match up at all in continuity. Sometimes they have even written a whole extra line in another verse, or sometimes the lines just don't match up in syllables or number of words in the line. My point is > make sure you have the same continuity and flow in the lines of your verses. Choruses are not usually a problem as there is usually only one chorus in a song or the same chorus repeated one or more times. One lyricist friend I sometimes work with has told me that sometimes he will think of a well-known melody of some hit song. Then he plays this melody in his head and writes original lyrics around it. He is not stealing the melody, as the composer who puts the music to his lyrics doesn't even know what he was thinking of and always comes up with something entirely different. Another way for lyricists to have continuity in their lines is after you have written one verse just sit down and count the number of words and syllables in that verse and try to match your other verses with the same flow. An example of continuity: 1st line, 1st Verse: It's bare-ly been an hour since shes been gone 1st line, 2nd Verse: I nev-er knew she had a change in mind An example of NO continuity: 1st line,1st verse: It's bare'-ly been an hour since you've been gone 1st line,2nd verse: I nev-er real-ly thought she would ev-er think of leav-in me
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> I Just Might Be Missing Her (words and music by Richard Brown) 1999 Richard Brown

Titles, Hooks and First Lines Titles and first lines are very important in catching your listeners ear. As has been said earlier I am a great fan of the title being the hook, and the hook being the title. If you have a good hook line to your song then it should be a natural choice for the title of the song. Sometimes hook lines are not the best choice for first lines depending on the lyrical content of the song, and when the best time in the song that the hook should be incorporated. If this is the case, then hit your audience with a strong first line, that creates an emotional impact right off

the bat. A strong first line will leave the listener craving for more. In my original song (I Just Might Be Missing Her) I end all the Verses and Chorus's with the title line, I Just Might Be Missing Her and the chorus also starts with that line in it. Here is the first verse and Chorus to

I Just Might Be Missing Her

Verse 1: It's barely been an hour since shes been gone and I've barely had a chance to make it on my own I've never been one to cry, must be something in my eye Im not real sure but I Just Might Be Missing Her

Chorus: Im not real sure but I just might be missing her Just one hour alone seems like Ive been on my own a million years somehow thirty six hundred seconds feel more like thirty six thousand tears Im not real sure but I Just Might Be Missing Her

Now here's verse one and verse two of the song > notice the continuity. Verse 1 Its barely been an hour since shes been gone Verse 2 Not in my wildest dreams could I perceive her change of plan V 1 And Ive bare-ly had a chance to make it on my own V2 There was no warn-ing sign or sub-tle good-bye glance V1 Ive nev-er been one to cry must be some-thing in my eye V2 And I don't want to com-plain but I'm start-in' to feel the pain Im not real sure but I Just Might Be Missing Her (same last line in all verses)

Do you get the picture?

> also the title of a new song I am writing. Remember me saying that you could find hooks everywhere. By the way you cant copyright a title. There have been several different songs with the same titles written and recorded over the years, but I don't think it would be too cool to take the title of a very well known hit song and write new lyrics around it. WHY > because using the exact title of a very famous song that has established itself as part of the culture, can open the doors for a lawsuit based on property rights in the title, which belong to the copyright owner of the famous song, even though you cannot copyright a title. Not likely to happen, but you never know. Besides, you want your song to be completely original, Right. And remember, I am referring to Very Famous Songs when choosing a title. Chances are good that any song title you choose may have been used before. Just be careful your title isn't also a VERY famous song.

To Rhyme Or Not To Rhyme ? That is the question. The subject of Rhyme in song is a widely discussed issue among veteran songwriters these days. More and more songs nowadays do not use a lot of rhyme. Some songs can get away with not using much rhyme, depending on where the melody line and chord progression is going. Generally speaking, the more complicated a melody line and chord progression is, the easier it is to not have to use a lot of rhyme. I personally think that the use of Rhyme and so-called False Rhyme in a song give an added continuity to the song, especially when your chord progression is made up of only 3 or 4 chords, of which the majority of hit songs are. A false rhyme is 2 words that are similar but not true rhymes. An example of a false rhyme would be (CHANCE and BAND), whereas a true rhyme to the word CHANCE would be DANCE. False rhymes are very common and quite acceptable in today's song hits, as long as they have the same vowel sounds in them.

Rhyming Dictionaries and Thesauruses are a great way to find just the right rhyme you are looking for, and they can also give you a multitude of ideas for other great lines. While looking for a rhyme to a particular word, you may come across other words or phrases that you had not thought of, that could quite easily inspire you on to write a chorus or other verse that you were still searching for. Your mind is a wonderful tool for connecting things together. When you see a particular word in a rhyming dictionary or thesaurus your mind can work like a computer, and conjure up all kinds of places you can go with that word. The human mind is definitely the world's greatest and most advanced computer. When writing your lyrical content around your hook line, try to use words that have a powerful impact, and emotional feeling. Use visual words. Words you can see in your mind, as well as hear. With visual words you can take your listener on a colorful trip in their mind's eye. A thesaurus can be an extremely powerful tool to use for this. For example take the word GLAD, when I go to my thesaurus, I come up with these alternative words, just to mention a few. Happy, Pleased, Delighted, Contented There are many more in there, and every one of the alternative words has it's own list of alternative words. Using a thesaurus can be a great way to find a more emotional, powerful, and visual word, but a word meaning the same thing as the word you already have. It can also give you many more ideas from which to go with your lyrics. Keep your lyrical lines fairly short, with roughly the same length and rhythmical pattern. Don't be afraid to repeat words and lines in your songs. Repetition is a very powerful force in most of todays hit songs, and I would say almost a necessity. People thrive on repetition and also remember your songs much easier through repetition. And, the name of the game is for people to remember your song from the first time they hear it.

REPEAT those hooks, REPEAT, REPEAT, and then REPEAT some more.

Sounds Familiar: It's not necessarily a bad thing There is a school of thought in songwriting that believes people like to hear that which they are familiar with. It simply means people like hearing something that has already been registered in their brain cells. That's why so many songs have identical or very close chord progressions. They are what they call (tried and true) They've worked for so many other songs why not keep using them. Keep it simple (and familiar) but not so simple and familiar as to sound like a bunch of other songs. A lot of blues music sounds almost identical with only the lyrics being a bit different. (To the average listener that is) Don't tell that to a blues musician, they might get quite upset. Remember the song "Achy Breaky Heart", I bet the first time you heard that song it reminded you of some other song but you just couldn't put your finger on it. Well "Achy Breaky Heart" is a very simple song musically with only 2 chords and I'm sure there have been many other songs over the years that have sounded quite similar. Don't get me wrong, I do like the song, it is very catchy with a little different kind of a hook, and obviously did very well for the writer. Try to be as original as you can without losing that familiar sound. Just remember to keep your melody line a little different and OF COURSE your lyrics. You have to walk a fine line. When it comes right down to it, pretty well everything has been done before, and said before. (Been there, Done that) I even wrote a song once called (It's All Been Said Before). The trick is to find a new and unique way to get your message across, without getting too "off the wall" and losing that familiar sound our subconscious minds seem to be craving for.
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The Following Chapters > Five and Six < deal with composing an appropriate and ear pleasing melody and chord structure to your lyrics, quickly and easily, without having had years of formal training in Music

Theory and/or Composition. But before going on to those Chapters, and the subsequent Appendixes and Excerpts in this book, I would like to tell you a little bit about my "Music Writing and Recording Service" for Lyricists, Poets and those of you have a melody in your head for your lyrics, but do not have the expertise to put your words and music together in song form.

Songsculptor Music and Song Production

Together We Write The Songs

Do you have a Way With Words but couldn't compose music if your life depended on it

Why not let an "Award Winning Composer" do it for you

Who Is Songsculptor
If you're this far into the book you probably know a little bit about me already, but please allow me to introduce myself again. My name is Richard Melvin Brown, but please just call me Rick.
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I am an Award Winning Songwriter & Author of THE SONGSCULPTOR METHOD Secret Songwriter Tips and
Techniques.

I have been involved in the Music Business for over 4 decades, in (The United States, Canada, and Europe) as a Songwriter, Record Producer/Arranger, Studio Musician, and former band member for Grammy Award Winning Record Producer David Foster. Numerous songs that I have composed music to have been published and recorded by various artists in The United States, Canada and Europe.

Award Winning Collaboration

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Lyricist (Frank Stachow) and myself were awarded the 1992 Alberta Recording Industry Associations "Songwriter/Composer Of The Year" Award, for the song Silhouettes and Shadows, recorded by popular Canadian vocalist Joanna Petty. This song received considerable airplay on radio stations across the country and has earned Frank and myself some impressive royalty checks.

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The remaining Chapters, Appendixes and Excerpts deal with MUSIC (The importance of a GREAT Melody) PLUS > General Songwriting Information, and Useful Facts pertaining to the Business of Music and Songwriting.

Chapter Five: MUSIC

How to Turn your WORDS into a SONG without know a thing about MUSIC Cheerful earful, catchy tune, agreeable sound, pleasing melody, cordial composition, delightful ditty,

raunchy number, cool tones. Chord Progressions > the meat and potatoes The Nashville Number System > Wow, is this ever easy, Music is just a bundle of numbers which translate into a cluster of sound. Variations on a Theme, and more easy ways to compose A Note To Lyricists: This section is written especially for you, but PLEASE do not get discouraged thinking that it's all too complicated. Even if you have to re-read Chapters 5 through 7 a few times, I guarantee it will all start to make perfect sense to you, and you will soon be composing your own melodies and chord progressions quickly and easily. AND > Even if you have no desire to learn anything about music theory, and how it relates to songwriting, you may learn some things in this music section that will help you understand what your composer collaborators are dealing with when composing music to your lyrics, and will probably even help you to write better, and more (Music Friendly) lyrics. I would greatly recommend that lyricists who are not musicians purchase an inexpensive Midi Keyboard, and the Music Software Program "Band In The Box". You will also need a computer with Windows, a Soundcard, and Speakers or Headphones. Chapter Six "Aren't Computers Wonderful" deals with this in much more detail.

Isnt Music Marvelous, We Just Cant Live Without It

You now have a great Hook-Line and some wonderful lyrics that just seem to bring your hook to life, tell a story, and capture your listeners' attention. BUT WAIT Something's missing. Oh Yeah, Just a minor little detail. WHAT ABOUT THE MUSIC What to do now ? ? I'm going to direct this chapter towards those of you who have limited musical ability, or even have no Music Training at all. The reason for this is twofold. First of all, those of you who are accomplished musicians and/or composers I would assume already know the IN's and Out's of composing music to lyrics.

And secondly, I firmly believe that the best way to start (to write songs) is to keep it simple. I'm sure even the more advanced music writers will probably learn something from simplicity. I have to admit that I break (The Simplicity Rule) quite a bit myself when composing music to lyrics. However, please remember that I am an Accomplished Musician who is also well-educated in Composition and Arranging. For those of you who are not schooled in Musical Composition I would highly recommend keeping it SIMPLE. AND remember, a great majority of the HIT songs from past AND the present are very simple musically speaking. Made up of simple melodies over just 3 or 4 (and sometimes even) 2 Simple Chords.
EXAMPLE > BIG HIT > Achy Breaky Heart > 2 chords only.

One of my first big mistakes when I first started writing songs was to complicate things way too much. Back when I was starting out I had the great pleasure of playing in a band with, and sharing an apartment with my old buddy and musician friend David Foster. As you all probably aware of, David Foster has gone on to be a world class (Grammy Award Winning) record producer and songwriter, producing albums for Whitney Houston, Michael Bolton, Barbra Streisand, Chicago, Celine Dion, Michael Buble, Josh Groban and many others (The list goes on and on). Anyway, to make a long story short, after finishing one of my early songs, I played it for David, and he said, ya know Rick, this is not bad, BUT, Have you thought of the fact that some singer has to sing this. Gee, it never occurred to me that not too many singers have 3 and a half octave ranges. Yes, you guessed it, my songs melody line covered 3 and a half octaves, and not only that, the melody intervals I had composed were going all over the place, changing from key to key and then back to the original key. I thought it was quite neat. BUT, he was right, not too many singers would be able to sing my song. If that wasn't bad enough, he then pointed out that not all musicians were as schooled as I was, and that there would be plenty of musicians out there that probably would not know what a F#maj13/b5/#9 was, and probably could not play a lot of the other 2 dozen (or so) chord changes in my song, which included all kinds of weird altered chords. It was then I started analyzing some of the current hit songs from the pop and country charts. YES, you guessed it again, 3 and 4 chord songs were the norm. Some songs even had 5 or 6. I really loved those ones, but I quickly came to realize that the simpler the song was the more popular the song was. Now that's not to say there aren't exceptions to the rule. As I said earlier there are always exceptions to the rule, and there have been some great, great songs that were musically very complicated. But, with the fact being that a large majority of popular songs are quite simple, I'm now going to educate you on how to put some great music to your great lyrics. Chord Progressions The Meat and Potatoes Let's start with a chord progression that is widely used in popular music.

The 1 > 4 > 5 progression. In the key of C the 1 > 4 > 5 progression is C, F, and G7 This is called the 1 > 4 > 5 progression simply because C is the 1st note of the scale F is the 4th note of the scale and G is the 5th note of the major scale. Using the numbers 1 > 4 > 5, instead of the chord letters of C, F, and G is known as the Nashville Number System. We'll explain the Nashville Number System in greater detail a little bit later. Now lets divide our chord progression into bars. The 12 bar chord progression is a very popular one for this particular set of chords, and many, many songs have been recorded using this very progression. In this progression we are going to play the C chord for 4 bars, then go to the F chord for 2 bars and then back to the C chord for 2 bars, then to the G7 chord for 1 bar, then to the F chord for 1 bar and back to the C chord for 2 bars. Now let's see, 4 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 12 bars (how about that, I can count) / indicates number of beats to a bar. Example //// 4 beats. Bar 1 > C chord//// Bar 2 > C chord//// Bar 3 > C chord//// Bar 4 > C chord//// Bar 5 > F chord//// Bar 6 > F chord//// Bar 7 > C chord//// Bar 8 > C chord//// Bar 9 > G7 chord//// Bar 10 > F chord//// Bar 11 > C chord//// Bar 12 > C chord//// If you have a metronome, let's set your Beats Per Minute to 120 BPM. That is a very common beat rate for many songs. If you have an electronic or digital drum machine it is even better. You can set your BPM and also program the style of beat you would prefer.

The most common beats in popular music are 4/4 time (4 beats to the bar), and 3/4 time (3 beats to the bar). By far the most common is 4/4 time. With 4/4 time you can play in what they call straight 8ths, or in a shuffle groove that has a triplet feel to it. An example of a straight 8ths groove would be the song ACHY BEAKY HEART and an example of a shuffle groove would be THAT'LL BE THE DAY, WHEN I DIE. Now, of course, this 12 bar, 3-chord progression might not be suitable for the lyrics you have written, but we are using this as an example just to get started, for those of you who are not familiar with music writing. I will explain later how to put just the right chord progression to your new lyrics. As you play this chord progression, just hum along with it, creating your own melody line as you go. See how easy it is, and how familiar the chord progression sounds. That's because it's been used in hundreds of songs already. The melody line you create will naturally depend on your lyrical content, how many words will fit into each bar, how many syllables there are in certain words, and the tempo of your song etc. Lets go on to creating some original music to some original lyrics. I'm gonna take the same original song I showed you earlier She's Over On The Leavin' Side Of Good-bye and show you how I arrived at the melody and chord progression.

CHORUS She's over on the leavin' side of good-bye She's over on the brand new side of her life She planned her final getaway, then she made her escape She's over on the leavin' side of good-bye VERSE I guess I never treated her as good as I should

I guess I never gave her all the lovin' that I could but Lord I never thought she would, but now she's really got me good She's over on the leavin' side of good-bye As you can see each line of the song (Chorus and Verse) have a certain length and rhythm to them. It is always best to keep your lyrical lines as rhythmical as possible. Remember continuity. I've chosen to start the song with the chorus (which is also the hook line) and I've also chosen to start the song on the 5 chord with a straight 8ths feel. Although I am starting the actual singing on the 5 chord, I will start the intro of the song on the 1 chord. In the key of C this of course will be the C chord. After 4 bars of intro on the C chord I go to the 5-chord (G7) and start singing (she's over on the leavin' side of good-bye). That one line will last a mere 4 bars with the 1-chord (C) coming in on bar 3 right on the word (bye), (last syllable of good-bye) . In other words the lyrical line will resolve from the 5-chord (G7) to the 1 chord (C) at its conclusion. The next line of the song is exactly the same musically. On bar 5, I go back to the 5-chord (G7) and sing the line (she's over on the brand new side of her life) . On bar 7 the line finishes on the word (Life) which again resolves back to the 1 chord (C) and continues thru bar 8. So far we are still only 2 lines and 8 bars into the song. At this point I decided to take the lyrical line in another direction musically. On bar 9 we go to the 6 chord (A minor) for (She planned her final) and on bar 10 we go to the 4 chord (F) for (Getaway) on bar 11 we go to the 2 chord (D minor) for (Then she made her)

and on bar 12 we go the 4 chord (F) for (Escape) back to the 1 chord (C) on bar 13 for (She's over on the) and to the 5 chord (G7) on bar 14 for (Leavin' side of good) then resolve back to the 1 chord (C) on bar 15 for (Bye).

If this all sounds a bit complicated an easier way to interpret this is shown in the following chart SHE'S OVER ON THE LEAVIN' SIDE OF GOOD-BYE 4 bar intro (C chord) in key of C CHORUS: She's Over on the leavin' side of good-bye>>>>>>>>>>>>>>she's -------G7------------------------------------C--------------------------Bar 1-------Bar 2----------------Bar 3------Bar 4-----over on the brand new side of her life>>>>>>>>>>>>>>she G7--------------------------------------C-------------------------Bar 5-------------Bar 6-----------Bar 7------Bar 8----------planned her final getaway then she made her es--cape,,,She's A minor-----------F----------------D minor----------F----------Bar 9---------Bar 10---------------Bar 11------------Bar 12-----over on the leavin' side of good---bye>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>I C chord-----G7 chord---------------C chord-------------------Bar 13-------Bar 14------------------Bar 15------Bar 16---------VERSE: guess I never treated her as good as I should >>>>>>>>>>>>I C chord------------------------------------D minor-----------------

Bar 1--------------------Bar 2------------Bar 3-------Bar 4-------guess I never gave her all the lovin' that I could >>>>>>> but Lord I G7 chord------------------------------------------C chord-----------------Bar 5---------------------------Bar 6-------------Bar 7--------Bar 8------never thought she would but she really got me good>>>>>> now she's C chord-------------C7 chord-------F chord-------D minor-----------------Bar 9----------------Bar 10----------Bar 11--------Bar 12------------------over on the leavin' side of good---bye >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> G7 chord-----------------------------C chord---------------------------Bar 13------Bar 14------------------Bar 15---------------Bar 16-------SHE'S OVER ON THE LEAVIN' SIDE OF GOOD-BYE has only 5 chords >> C, D minor, F, G7, and A minor which in "The Nashville Number System" translates to: 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 The C7 (dominant 7th) chord in the verse is only a variation of the C chord. Adding the dominant 7th, Bb note (also known as the flat 7), to the (1) C chord results in the Transition to the (4) F chord to be much more pleasing to the ear. The dominant 7th Bb note in the (C7) chord gives the listener the expectation of resolving to the (4) chord, which in the key of C is F. Notice also when the G7 chord is used in this song it is resolving back to the C chord which is (technically speaking) its (4) chord. Don't let this confuse you. Just remember that whenever you resolve to a chord that is a Major 4th above, adding the dominant 7th note (or flat 7) to the chord you are in, gives the transition to the chord a major 4th above, a more ear-pleasing entrance. The D minor and A minor in this song would be considered by some to be OFF chords. They are only considered to be OFF Chords to some, because they are outside the commonly used 3 chord pattern of C, F, and G7.

OFF chords (as they are often called in popular music) give the song a different flavor, mood, and/or color and direction. But as you will see later they are simply variations and substitutions of the 3 basic chords, 1, 4, and 5. If you know your major scale you will be able to compose some very interesting chord progressions and melody's. Next is a little lesson on the Nashville Number System and putting chord progressions together.

THE NASHVILLE NUMBER SYSTEM

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Oh yes, those wonderful studio musicians in Music City U.S.A., who play all the wonderful licks on all those great country music recordings we listen to. Those talented bunch of pickers have come up with a system of reading and writing chord changes that is now put to use in almost every recording session these days. Here is what these guys have come up with. Instead of using the names of the chords (like C, F or G) they have substituted numbers for the chords. So instead of writing (C, F, or G) they would write (1, 4 and 5). The beauty of this method is that if you know your major scale then you can transpose a song into any key (instantly). Simply because: (1, 4, and 5) are the same in every key. The actual letter names of the chords are different, but the relationship of those chords within the structure of the musical scale is identical. EXAMPLE: C,F,G = 1, 4, 5 D,G,A = 1, 4, 5 G,C,D = 1, 4, 5 Do you get the picture? It's really easy.

Here is the basic Nashville Number System: (with variations to follow) There are seven notes in a major scale.

Eight, if you count the octave, but in the Nashville Number System only the seven scale positions are used

Numbers:--------1------2----------3---------4-------5------6---------7
Key of C:-----------C-------D minor---E Minor---F--------G7-----A minor---B diminished Key of Db:----(C#)-Db----Eb minor --F minor---Gb-------Ab7---Bb minor---C diminished Key of D:------------D-----E minor ---F# minor--G-------A7------B minor--C# diminished Key of Eb:----(D#)--Eb----F minor----G minor---Ab------Bb7----C minor----D dim Key of E:------------E-----F# minor---G# minor---A-------B7-----C# minor---D# dim Key of F:-------------F-----G minor----A minor---Bb------C7-----D minor----E dim Key of F#:----(Gb)-F#---G# minor---A# minor----B------C#7-----D# minor---F dim Key of G:------------G-----A minor----B minor----C-------D7-----E minor----F# dim Key of Ab-----(G#)-Ab----Bb minor---C minor-----Db-----Eb7------F minor----G dim Key of A:------------A----B minor----C# minor----D------E7------F# minor---G# dim Key of Bb-----(A#)-Bb----C minor-----D minor-----Eb------F7-----G minor----A dim Key of B:------------B----C# minor----D# minor----E------F#7----G# minor---A# dim

Example: In the key of C, It's as simple as: 1=C, 2=D, 3=E, 4=F, 5=G, 6=A, 7=B. The 1 is a major >>>>>>> scale notes in chord, key of C >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> C, E, G The 2 is a minor >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>D, F, A The 3 is a minor >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> E, G, B The 4 is a major >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> F, A, C The 5 is the dominant chord (flat 7 note of G scale is added to chord)>>>>>>>>>> G, B, D, F The 6 is a minor >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A, C, E

The 7 is a diminished chord (the 3rd and 5th in the chord are flattened)>>>>>> B, D, F You will notice that all these Chords use notes from the Major Scale of C By using variations on these 7 simple chord changes, you will be capable of writing a multitude of great songs,. And like I said before: > many great songs have only used 3 or 4 chords in their chord progression. Some very popular hit songs only have 2 chord changes. Two hit songs that come to mind with only 2 chord changes are "Jambalia" and "Achy Breaky Heart". These 2 songs use only the 1 and 5 chords in their chord progressions. The 1 chord is the ROOT chord of the song, and the 5 chord is the DOMINANT chord, which (usually always) resolves back to the 1 chord, which I explained earlier is actually a major 4th above. Just remember that a major 4th above and a major 5th below are the same thing. G is the 5 chord to C, and C is the 4 chord to G. These 2 chords are very important in popular music. Example > in the key of C. > 1 is C and 5 is G Next to the 1 and 5 chords, the (4 chord > F) is very important. All other chord changes are simply variations on these 3 main chords. The 1, 4, and 5. C, F and G if you are in the key of C. If you were to analyze the notes within each of your 7 basic chords, you would find many similarities in certain chords: EXAMPLE: A minor is the relative minor of the C Major chord The notes in A minor are: A, C, E ---- add G and you have A minor 7 The notes in C major are: C, E, G ---- add A and you have C (six) A minor 7 and C (six) > exact same notes but different chord If you were to add the note A (from the A minor chord) to the C chord, you would have a C(six) chord, and if you were to add the note G (from the C chord) to the A minor chord you would have an A minor7.

Both the C6 chord and the A minor7 chords would have the exact same notes in them (C, E, G, A). But the BASS note (Also known as the ROOT note) of the chord would determine the chords actual name, and it would also give the chord it's major or minor sound. The same principal applies to the G chord and the E minor chord, as E minor is the relation minor of G. And YES, the same thing again applies to the F chord and the D minor, as the D minor is the relative minor of the F chord. What about that crazy old diminished chord in there you say: Very good point, but again very simple to explain. The B diminished chord (The 7 chord in the key of C) is simply a substitution for the 5 chord. The B diminished chord has a flat 3 and a flat 5, so it would be made up of the notes B, D, and F. Now let's take another look at the 5 chord (G7) It's note's are G, B, D and F. Look what happens if you were to take the G note out of the G7 (5 chord) GUESS WHAT ? It suddenly becomes a B diminished. Its notes are B, D and F If you add a G Bass to the B diminished chord it suddenly becomes a G7 chord The 7 (diminished) chord is mostly used as a passing chord, and a substitution chord for the 5 chord, and you do not see it used very often at all in most popular songs. So for most practical purposes you can get by very well with only 6 basic chord changes, C, Dm, Em, F, G7 and Am. Or using the number system whatever other key you wish to choose. For those of you with limited musical training, you are probably wondering why I usually always refer to the 5 chord with the dominant 7th added. Example: G7 as opposed to just a straight G major chord. Let me just say that you CAN use the 5 chord without the dominant 7th added , but if you are resolving back to the 1 chord from the 5 chord it is always best to add the dominant 7th note. In a G7 chord the dominate 7th note (or flat 7) is F natural, so the notes to that chord would be: G, B, D and F It is that dominate 7th (F note) that gives the 5 chord it's resolving sound, back to the 1 (Root) chord.

Play the chords C and then G7 and back to C on your guitar or piano, and you'll quickly hear what I mean.

Scale Notes, Chords and Embellished Chords, Key of C

Scale Notes (Major Scale) > C, D, E, F, G, A, B 1 Chord is C major > notes in chord are > C, E, G add B note for C major7 2 Chord is D minor > notes in chord are > D, F, A add C note for D minor7 3 Chord is E minor > notes in chord are > E, G, B add D note for E minor7 4 Chord is F major > notes in chord are > F, A, C add E note for F major7 5 Chord is G major > notes in chord are > G, B, D add F note for G dominant7 6 Chord is A minor > notes in chord are > A, C, E add G note for A minor7 7 Chord is B diminished > notes in chord are > B, D, F add A note for B minor7 flat5

Twelve Semi-Tones make up the tempered scale that is used in all modern music. The major scale (used in most popular music) consists of 7 notes within the 12 tone tempered scale. A - Bb - B - C - C# - D - Eb - E - F - F# - G - G# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 = A major scale A - Bb - B - C - C# - D - Eb - E - F - F# - G - G# 1 3 5 = A major (1) chord A - Bb - B - C - C# - D - Eb - E - F - F# - G - G# 2 4 6 = B minor (2) chord A - Bb - B - C - C# - D - Eb - E - F - F# - G - G# 3 5 7 = C# minor (3) chord A - Bb - B - C - C# - D - Eb - E - F - F# - G - G# 1 4 6 = D major (4) chord

A - Bb - B - C - C# - D - Eb - E - F - F# - G - G# 2 4 5 7 = E dominant7 (5) chord A - Bb - B - C - C# - D - Eb - E - F - F# - G - G# 1 3 6 = F# minor (6) chord A - Bb - B - C - C# - D - Eb - E - F - F# - G - G# 2 4 7 = G# diminished (7) chord Try to figure out the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 "Nashville Number Chords" in all the other keys. Here are the Major Scales of all the other keys.

1234567 Key of Bb(A#) > Bb C D Eb F G A Key of B > B C# D# E F# G# A# Key of C > C D E F G A B Key of C#(Db) > C# D# E# F# G# A# C Key of D > D E F# G A B C# Key of Eb(D#) > Eb F G Ab Bb C D Key of E > E F# G# A B C# D# Key of F > F G A Bb C D E Key of F#(Gb) > F# G# A# B C# D# E# Key of G > G A B C D E F# Key of Ab(G#) > Ab Bb C D Eb F G
Remember: The 7 notes of a major scale go like this 1. Root note (or) first note of scale

2. Second note is 2 semitones or 1 whole tone above root note 3. Third note is 2 semitones or 1 whole tone above second note 4. Fourth note is 1 semitone above third note 5. Fifth note is 2 semitones or 1 whole tone above fourth note 6. Sixth note is 2 semitones or 1 whole tone above fifth note 7. Seventh note is 2 semitones or one whole tone above sixth note All you have to remember is that the fourth note is 1 semitone above the third note. All others are 2 semitones apart. Optional Exercise for the musically curious: Try to figure out the Notes for the following chords C# _______________________________C# minor_____________________________________ D _______________________________D minor ____________________________________ Eb ______________________________ Eb minor ____________________________________ E ______________________________ E minor _____________________________________ F ______________________________ F minor _____________________________________ F#________________________________F# minor ___________________________________ G ______________________________ G minor ___________________________________ Ab ______________________________Ab minor_____________________________________ A _______________________________A minor_____________________________________ Bb ______________________________Bb minor______________________________________ B ______________________________B minor______________________________________ Now for those variations on the basic NASHVILLE NUMBER SYSTEM. Don't worry, it's not that difficult, and you won't have to use anything else except the basic C, Dm, Em, F, G7 and Am chords, unless you really get brave and want to try experimenting with some of these other options.

But as I said before there have been a multitude of great hit songs written within the basic 7 chords (major scale system). VARIATIONS ON A THEME: Sounds like the title to a jazz tune. Variations on the basic 7 chords is very easy indeed. Simply use minor's instead of major's, and major's instead of minor's, and add 7th's and 9th's or any other altered note's as add-ons to your basic chords. These (Altered or Substitution chords) are simply a way of adding a different sound and/or color to your composition. For Example: When going to the 2 chord from the 1 chord in the key of C, you would normally go to the D minor. Why not go to the D7 chord. The D7 is actually the 5 dominant chord in the key of G, but we're going to use it as the 2 chord in the key of C. It obviously has a different sound to it than D minor, but it is still a 2 chord in the key of C, because it's root (D) is still the second note of the C scale. When writing this chord on a chord chart you would have to write it as 2(7), indicating it is a D7 chord and not a D minor. If for some reason your song was in the key of C but you want your 5 chord to be a minor instead of the usual G dominant 7th, you would simply write it as 5m, or (5 minor) which is G minor. And in the key of C, a G minor 7th would be written as 5m7, (or 5 minor 7) and a G major 7th would be written as 5M7, or (5 major 7). It's all very simple, but as I said most hit songs are very simple anyway and don't vary much away from the basics, and you don't want to get too complicated in any case. Practice playing your own chord progressions that you have made up. Listen to some hit songs and try to figure out where the chords are going. I bet you'll be pleasantly surprised that in very little time you will be able to hear the chord changes as they are going by. Remember what I said > most popular music is very simple and uses very simple chord progressions. And I think you'll also be surprised to see how many popular songs stay within the 7 basic chord changes, and even use only 3 or 4 chords in the whole song. Another very popular chord progression used in a lot of early rock and roll and country music is the 1, 6, 4, 5 progression. In the key of C this is (as I'm sure you already know by now) C, A minor, F and G7. Some songs do a variation of this progression and substitute the 2 chord for the 4, which as you've already learned is the relative minor of the 4 chord. It would then be 1, 6, 2, 5 or C, A minor, D minor and G7. Play the 1, 6, 4, 5 progression on your guitar or piano and I'll bet you that several songs from the past will suddenly pop into your mind, that have all used this chord progression. The possibilities are endless with the 7 basic chords, in the Nashville Number System. Actually only 6 chords, as we've already mentioned the 7 chord (B dim. in the key of C) is seldom used in Pop Music. For those of you who are still completely bewildered with notes and chords, and who still can't

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Chapter Six:
AREN'T COMPUTERS WONDERFUL Playing, Composing and Recording Your OWN Music, With Your Personal Computer It's Easy and Fun with today's incredible music/software programs that even the most inexperienced can soon comprehend. The personal computer has brought a whole new dimension to the craft of songwriting. With some of the computer music programs available today, you don't even have to know very much about music to be a composer. Although this can be fun to sit back and let your computer do all the work, it is strongly recommended that you use your own creativity and talent to write the music, or in the case of lyricists, hand it over to a qualified composer to write and record the music to your lyrics. How to play, compose and record music on your personal PC For those of you with some computer knowledge and a little musical know-how you will need at Windows (or Mac), a midi keyboard, a soundcard, and a MIDI sequencer program such as Power Tracks or Cakewalk. (More on Computer Music Programs later), and you will also need some sort of MIDI interface. The MIDI interface I use is a EDIROL UM-1 MIDI. There are many other MIDI interfaces on the market today. The MIDI interface connects to one of your computer USB ports (or soundcard) and on the other end to your Midi keyboard. First let me explain the term MIDI, for those of you who do not already understand this incredible technology. MIDI stands for (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). With a MIDI keyboard and a Sequencer (either a stand alone hardware sequencer) or a software computer sequencer program installed in your computer, you will be able to play and record sounds from your keyboard into your sequencer and play them back later. The advantage of having a sequencer program installed on your computer's hard drive is the fact that you can use your computer for your music and of course for many other things as well. With a stand alone hardware sequencer you can use it for recording music tracks, playing them back and nothing else. Let me say though that they are very handy for musicians playing with bands who do not want to haul around their expensive computers to gigs. A

sequencer program is much like a multi-track digital recording system, only what you are recording is digital information from your keyboard into your computer or sequencer. When you strike a note on your MIDI keyboard, a sensor located below that particular key relays a message to your computer as a note/pitch/touch message etc. Now, to play back the sounds you have recorded into your sequencer you will need a sound card in your computer or a MIDI keyboard or sound module capable of recreating sound. There are normally 16 MIDI channels to work with (some programs have more but we won't get into that now). So, for example you can start your composition with (let's say) a drum track. Find your drum patch on your keyboard or sound module then set your MIDI out/thru on your sound source to channel 10 for the drums, and click on channel 10 in the channel box of your sequencer program to channel 10. and press or click record on your sequencer. After a 4 beat (1 bar) lead in you will be able to start recording at bar 1. Your sequencer program will give you a click track to hear the timing of your song. Of course you will need to tell it what BPM's you want (beats per minute). There will be a tempo box for you to adjust the speed and time signature that you wish to use. You may have to experiment with it for a while to get it exactly at the right tempo you require. You can also adjust the Timing (beats per minute) and the Pitch (you can change the key of your song) after you have recorded if you are not satisfied with the results. That is another of the great advantages to recording with MIDI. Traditional analog recorders cannot do this. With them once you have recorded something to tape, what you hear is what you get. After you have recorded your drum track you can add Bass guitar. Go to your sound module or soundcard and find a good bass patch, and set it's MIDI channel to say channel 3 (or what ever channel you prefer). You then click on another channel box on your sequencer and set it to channel 3. When you click on record you will hear your previously recorded drum track while you are recording your new bass track. You now just have to go thru the same procedure for all your other tracks, for example you could add piano, strings, horns, acoustic guitar tracks or whatever, providing of course that your synthesizer, sampler, sound card or sound module has these sounds available. Now this is starting to be real fun. A whole orchestra at your fingertips. Now you are probably saying > How can I put my vocal on top of all these neat background tracks. Well, this is where it starts to get a little tricky. To record a vocal track or any other acoustic sound such as a live fiddle player or other live instrumentalist's you will need to sync up your sequencer with an analog or digital recorder. This can be done on an "analog reel to reel", "cassette", or in "digital audio" format. There are some really cool new computer sequencing programs out now that combine MIDI and digital audio in one package, so that you can add live vocals and/or musical instruments along with your MIDI tracks. A few such programs include Cakewalk Sonar, Cubase, and Power Tracks from www.pgmusic.com There are also many other freeware and shareware programs. Needless to say, the freeware and shareware programs are not nearly as powerful as their more expensive competitors. Power

Tracks is an in-expensive program (and in my opinion very affordable one) that performs as well as many of the much more expensive programs. Here's some important info in regard to MIDI recording. MIDI information takes up very little hard drive space on your computer, due to the fact that you are only recording bits of information as zero's and one's, much the same as typing plain text. BUT be aware that > live digital audio does take a up a lot of space, because you are recording actual sound that is converted into zero's and one's and then converted back to sound. In fact "Live Digital Audio" consumes about 10 megs for every minute of music, so if you are going this route then you will definitely need a large hard drive (and very fast computer). The good news is > that if you are recording all of your basic band tracks with MIDI, all you should need for a 3 minute vocal track is about 30 megs of hard drive space, and most modern computers have very large hard drives. If yours doesn't you can always purchase an extra external hard drive. I recently bought an external Terabyte Hard Drive (That's 1000 gigs) for only 99 bucks. If you're still using one of the old recording methods and you are Laying your vocals down on (reel to reel) or (cassette) tape you will need at least 2 tracks as you will need to use one track for your sync tone. With the new Hard Disk Recorders, Digital Audio Workstations and Music Software Programs the Sync Sources are built right in. For those of you using Analog Tape > If you are still using old fashioned tape, the more tape tracks you have the better, as one track will be taken up with the sync track and if you only have 2 tracks then you will only have one track left to work with. . A Sync tone is a tone that you record on one tape track to synchronize your tape recorder with your MIDI (computer) sequencer. Some sequencer programs come equipped with there own timecodes such as (SMPTE). The one I used when I was still using analog tape was a stand alone unit called SMPTE CITY. With it I could record a sync tone onto tape and then the sequencer program would read the code and play back the sequence in perfect time with the tape. Again you must tell the timecode generator what BPM's (beats per minute) that you require. If this all sounds very complicated to you let me say that it really isn't once you get the hang of it. And like I said before, the newer Digital Recording programs come with the Sync Source built right in which makes things much easier. Once you become used to recording with MIDI it is extremely simple. Most sequencer programs have extensive HELP files to help you learn the in's and out's of their operations. If you do not want be bothered with synching up your sequenced tracks to a tape machine you can always record your lead vocal part as a synthesized lead instrument, (Such as flute or Sax or whatever). Of course you won't be able to hear the lyrics, but it will still give you a pretty good idea of how the song should sound.

And > you can always take your sequenced tracks to a professional studio and for a few bucks they can sync it up to their pro equipment and put a vocal (and anything else you might want) on it for you. Another great feature of computer sequencing is a function known as

Quantiziation
Quantiziation This is where the computer will automatically correct your (not so perfect timing) and play your tracks back in perfect time. For example: After you lay your drum tracks down and it comes out quite a bit sloppy and off the beat, you can press (Quantize) to say 8th resolution if you are playing a straight 8th groove or 8th triplets, if you are playing a shuffle groove, and your drum track will now come out sounding perfectly on the beat, just like you are the best drummer in the world. And, YES, you can do the same thing with all your other tracks and have a perfect sounding recording. Computer sequencing is also a very good tool for composing. You can record a basic chord progression into your sequencer and then record a melody line over top experimenting with different melody lines etc. You can also change the chord progression if you like as you go along experimenting and coming up with the best one that suits your current composition. A program that is very good for experimenting with composing is Band In The Box. "Band In The Box" is an automatic accompaniment program. With (Band In The Box) you can actually type in the chord progression you wish to use, then tell it what style you want it to play (Jazz, Country, Rock, etc). Hit play or record and sing along with the tracks or record a synthesized lead melody line to see how your song will sound. Band In The Box is truly a great tool for composing and practicing virtually any instrument. Please Note: These "Computer Music Programs" usually lack the "real feel" needed for producing good quality recordings, and certainly do not take the place of professional musicians, composers and State of the Art Recording Studios, but they are definitely fun to play with, and to get ideas from. This chapter is not meant to be a complete source of information on recording with MIDI, but is included simply to get you acquainted with it's potential as a powerful aid to composing music. As I said before once you get the hang of it, it is very easy to understand and to use. The Computer Sequencing programs I personally use are Cakewalk, Power Tracks, and Band In The Box. There are many more programs available commercially, at prices ranging from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars, depending on all their bells and whistles. You will probably not find these programs in your friendly neighborhood computer store, but you will find them in most music stores, and shops that cater to musicians.

If you do not own a MIDI keyboard and/or soundcard for your computer but are interested in checking out these wonderful gadgets, there are many to choose from at all price ranges. Check your local music store, there are usually very knowledgeable staff to help you with all your questions, and to demonstrate all the latest musical techno toys. AREN'T COMPUTERS WONDERFUL Still completely confused with all the technical stuff. Don't Give Up Yet! Songsculptor can help you turn your "Way With Words" into a GREAT Song, while you maintain your lyrical creativity. Click Here To Collaborate With Songsculptor
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Chapter Seven: Copyright Protection or as I like to call it > Safe Songwriting

Copyright protection is extended to your songs (or lyrics) the instant they are put down in fixed form (for example, written down on paper and/or recorded on Tape, CD or Digital Medium). This protection lasts for your lifetime (or the lifetime of the last surviving author, if you co-wrote the song) plus 70 years. When you prepare demos, (OR lyric sheets, in the case of lyrics only) place "notification of copyright" on all copies of your song or lyricsthe lyrics sheets, music lead sheets and C.D. and/or Cassette labels. The copyright notice is a small c with a circle around it, followed by the year 2009, and your name example >

2009 YOUR NAME.

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*********************************************************************** When Is A Song Protected? The Copyright Law of the United States provides a variety of legal rights and protection to the creator of an original work of authorship. For your songs, then, it is important to understand the meaning of originality and what constitutes a work of authorship.

Originality for a song simply requires that you create orignal music and lyrics. If you create original lyrics alone or original music alone, these can be separately protected under the copyright law. To be original, your music and lyrics must not have been substantially copied from any other song that is protected by copyright and must also contain some degree of novalty or distinctiveness. As to what is substantial copying, juries and judges determine that on a case-by-case basis. There are no maximum or minimum numbers of notes, words, or musical bars that may or may not be copied. If you think you may be copying someone elses work, don't do it! As long as you have not substantially copied lyrics or music from a protected song, it is not really difficult to meet the originality criteria for copyright. Be aware, however, that if you create a distintive melody line with lyrics that include nothing more than a repetition of the same two words throughout the song (for example, "Let's Dance! Let's Dance!"), those lyrics will not be protected by the copyright law unless someone uses them with the same melodic notes and rhythm contained in your song. For your creation to be considered a work of authorship, there must be an expression of your original musical or lyrical creation that has been fixed in tangible form. This simply means that a mere idea for a song (such as one about two next-door neighbors who fall in love) will not be protected until actually expressed with specific lyrics and music embodied in some medium of recorded expression (for example, written down on paper and/or recorded on Tape, CD or Digital Medium). Even when expressed in tangble form, however, titles, phases, and other short expressions are not protected by copriright, so don't attempt to register and protect two lines of lyrics or a few bars of music as a separate work of authorship. Remember that your song is protected under the copyright laws immediately upon its fixation in tangible form (for example, written down on paper and/or recorded on Tape, CD or Digital Medium). Formal registration in Washinton D.C. only provides additional evidence of your claim and makes avaliable to you certain other legal procedural advantages if you sue someone for copying (infringing) your work. You can read about "The Poor Man's Copyright" below. The term (duration) of copyright protection is for the life of the author plus seventy years (in the case of songs created by two or more songwriters, this is marked from the death of the last surviving writer).
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When you create a lyric (or song) and put it down in some fixed or tangible form (as in written words on a piece of paper, on Tape, CD, or on a computer file) it is a property that you own, and is automatically protected by copyright. The Poor Mans Copyright ! If you are worried about anyone stealing your valuable creative material, this is the easiest way to register your work, (and insure it's copyright protection) without going through the Library of Congress in Washington D.C., and one that is not going to cost you an arm and a leg. Simply mail your Lyrics (or song) to yourself by registered mail, and do not open it. Make sure you write the copyright notice on your lyric sheet, at the bottom of the page. The copyright notice is a small c with a circle around it, followed by the year 2009, and your name, example >

 2009 YOUR NAME. Another way is to type your lyrics into any word processing program on
your computer (SAVE IT) to disk or hard drive and the file is automatically saved with the date of creation. True copyright infringement is much rarer that you might think. People just don't go around stealing other peoples songs and lyrics unless it was recorded by Michael Jackson and turns into a big hit. Then every Tom, Dick, Harry and Sally seem to come out of the woodwork insisting that they wrote Michael's hit way back in 1974. 99.9% of these people lose their cases because they have nothing to back up their claims. As far as our own co-written songs are concerned (should you decide to collaborate with Songsculptor), You (as lyricist) and myself (as composer) will own 100 percent of the copyright to the song and will be entitled to 100 percent of all writers royalties earned from any future airplay (Performance Royalties) and/or record sales (Mechanical Royalties) that the song may generate. YOU (as the lyricist) will receive 50% of any and all writers royalties that the song may forever generate. I (as the composer) will receive the other 50%. This is standard procedure with co-written material between a Lyricist and Composer. Please Note: I keep extensive computer files (music and lyrics) including back-up copies, of every song I write or co-write. These files are date-stamped with copyright notice and names of any and all collaborating writers. The chance of copyright infringement involving any material that I have written or co-written with anyone (including yourself) would be ZERO. Let me just add that I have written and/or co-written several hundred songs over a 40 year Music Business Career (many of which have been recorded and commercially released), and I have never encountered a case involving plagiarism. Back To > How To Submit Material

Chapter Eight:
MORE IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW IN SUMMARY Don't make the mistakes of the Un-informed. * Keep up to date: * A reminder on protection (Safe Songwriting) * Did You Know? * Is Anyone Listening? Keep up to date: Research and keep current on the music industry through publications such as: * Billboard

* Country Music News * The CCM Update (Contemporary Christian) The Gavin Report * Songwriter's Around The World (newsletter) * Radio & Records The Gospel Voice (Traditional/Southern Gospel) * Or songwriting manuals such as this one.

Next, understand that the traditional "song chain" works like this: songwriters go to music publishers; music publishers go to producers, artists and record companies, and SOMETIMES the song gets recorded. Therefore, focus on the first level: Music Publishers. Once you sign a song to a publisher, he or she coowns the copyright and is entitled to a share of the royalties -- usually 50 percent. In exchange, the publisher takes care of all the paperwork, demos the song and uses his or her reputation and contacts to try to get the song recorded. Because most publishers have professional songwriters on staff who write songs for them full time, getting in to see someone may be difficult. To see a music publisher, we suggest: 1. Follow up on any industry contacts you have. 2. Visit Nashville or Los Angeles and "hang out" in local clubs to make additional contacts. 3. Try to contact a music publisher in Nashville or Los Angeles by calling or writing each one individually to see if they are willing to listen to your song. If you are professional and courteous in your approach, they may listen. A Reminder on Protection > Safe Songwriting Once you finish writing your words on paper or computer file, and/or singing and playing your song into a tape recorder, you automatically own the copyright. Always place the copyright symbol , plus the year and your name on any of your cassette labels and on any of your lyric sheets. For example: 2009 Your Name. Your best proof of ownership is to register your copyright (song) with the Copyright Office of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Because the registration fee is somewhere around $30 per tape (at this writing), many songwriters register compilations of their songs; This can be a songbook of several of your compositions. For example, "The Love Songs of (Your Name), 2009".

To register your copyright, call the Federal Information Office at 1-800-688-9889 to request Copyright form PA. To ask questions about the actual registration process, call the Copyright Office at 202-7075959. PLEASE REMEMBER: Formal registration in Washinton D.C. only provides additional evidence of your claim and makes avaliable to you certain other legal procedural advantages if you sue someone for copying (infringing) your work. Many Songwriters use only The Poor Mans Copyright ! for Safe Songwriting. It does work.

Did You Know? You can't copyright an idea or a title. Everybody can write a song about love, they just can't write the SAME lyric and melody (or ones too similar to them). Registration isn't necessary to pitch songs, but you should always have your songs appropriately marked with the copyright notice.

Beware of the Song Sharks: Don't ever pay anyone money to listen to, or publish your songs. A reputable professional who truly believes in your work will be willing to invest in it at no cost to you. To best protect your songs AFTER you've affixed the copyright notice and/or registered them: 1. Keep extensive records (a file for each song is ideal) of what, when, where, who and how your song was created, plus any related correspondence. Computer files are great for this. 2. Don't respond to any ads, solicitations by mail or contests looking for material. Remember, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. 3. Always have a qualified attorney look over any contract before you sign it.

Is Anyone Listening?

Music publishers in the commercial market place look for complete songs -- words AND music. Therefore, if you write ONLY words or ONLY music, you need to find a collaborator. . If youre a lyricist please check out Songsculptors Services just before the Music Section in Chapter 5. It is titled Songsculptor Musical Partner To Lyricists, Poets, Wordsmiths and Storytellers, Together We Write The Songs".. Songsculptor will compose the music to your lyrics, record the song professionally, upload it to The Internet, and pitch it to Publishers, Producers, and Artists.

Isn't Songwriting Wonderful

If you mail material to someone who hasn't asked for it, you could very well get your package back unopened and marked "UNSOLICITED: RETURN TO SENDER" or else thrown away altogether. Therefore, before you start sending material out haphazardly, do yourself a favor: Call first to get permission. If someone says yes, get instructions and send your package. If someone says no, then you've saved envelopes, postage, cassettes and valuable time. To locate music publishers, try these sources: 1. The Nashville Yellow Pages - The most comprehensive source.Check your local library or telephone. 2. The Nashville Redbook - (615)256-5456. . 3. The Los Angeles Yellow Pages 4. Songwriter's Market - Available at your local library or bookstore. 5. The Billboard Sourcebook - Available from Billboard Publications (615)321-4240. 6. The Gospel Music Association - (615)242-0303
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Chapter Nine:
THE TOP TEN: Final Words Of Wisdom The 10 MOST Important things you need to know. Happy Songwriting

1. Keep writing. The fact that you've written one or two songs is a good start, but it doesn't mean that you're a great songwriter -- only that you think you want to become one. Songwriting is like everything else, The More You Do It, The Better You Get. 2. Be prepared to experience a long and challenging road. The process of learning how to craft commercial songs usually takes years of hard work, not to mention a lot of rejection along the way. 3. Get involved with your local or regional music community to establish a network of support. Surfing the internet is another great source of valuable information and resources. 4. Don't attempt to contact recording artists, record companies or music publishers until you know how to do it properly. You'll save yourself a lot of wasted time, wasted energy and thrown away money. 5. Elaborate demo tapes are nice, but also expensive and not always necessary I guess my best advice would be: Do what you can afford. If all you can afford is a simple guitar or piano/vocal recorded on a cheap recorder then do the best you can with it. If you can afford to go into a small studio and have a reasonably inexpensive demo cut for a couple of hundred dollars then go for it. If you can afford a big production in a state of the art studio with all the bells and whistles, that is not going to break the bank, then go for that. Only you can decide what you can afford (and are willing to spend on your demos). Whichever way you go, try and find the best singer you can to demo your song, Believe me it makes a big difference. I think you are better off hiring a great singer and doing a simple guitar or piano/vocal demo than using a mediocre singer with a big expensive production behind them. If you think your singing voice is good enough to do your demos yourself then go for it, If not get a dynamite singer to do them for you. You won't believe how good your songs will sound. Click Here To Collaborate With Songsculptor 6. Organize an effective record-keeping system to document your song titles, dates of creation, co-writers, and pitches - specifically what songs you submited, to whom and on what date. Computer files are great for this. 7. Never pay any money to have someone listen to, or publish your songs. 8. Get permission from a specific person at a company before sending any material. If no one has requested your package, it most likely will be returned to you un-opened and marked "Unsolicited - Return to Sender." 9. Be polite and professional when following up on submissions. Remain open to constructive criticism of your material. (BUT) Remember it's only his or her opinion, and everybody has one. I once had a song turned down by several publishers, and they all had their reasons why they thought the song had no potential. Then (Guess What?) one finally said, Yeah > this is a good song, I know just the artist for it. It was then recorded, released, and became the title song on the album and received considerable airplay

across the country. I made money, my co-writer made money, and the publisher who finally heard something in the song, and published it, ALSO made money. That publisher has since published and placed a couple of my other songs. It can be a long hard road so don't give up just because you get a few rejections along the way. The satisfaction of creating words and music is well worth the few disappointments you may encounter. I know for myself that SONGWRITING has been my biggest pleasure in life, Except of course for my wife and family (who, by the way) support me 100% in what I do. They know that I wouldn't be happy if I wasn't involved in some sort of creative process. And finally (NUMBER 10) You dont have to break the bank to make a good demo. If youre a lyricist check out Songsculptors Services just before the Music Section in Chapter 5. It is titled Songsculptor Musical Partner To Lyricists, Poets, Wordsmiths and Storytellers, Together We Write The Songs".. back to index

Chapter Ten:
A WORD ABOUT COLLABORATION Translation > working together in Harmony Sometimes two heads ARE better than one Songs are made up of 2 basic ingredients (You Don't Say) YES I DO > Words and Music. Unless (of course) it is an instrumental, and then it would be more suitably called (Tune), Melody), (Riff), (Motif), OR > (Instrumental) or as some intellectuals might even say (Song Sans Story) So what do you thinks comes first, The Words or the Music? I never could figure out what came first with "The Chicken and the Egg", but in the phenomenon of Words and Music. IT DOESN'T REALLY MATTER. In a perfect world every songwriter would be a fabulously talented musician, and an unbelievably gifted lyricist. Although there are a few individuals on this planet that fit into that category, the rest of us (unfortunately) don't live in a quite so perfect world. Consequently, Lyricists (whose musical skills amount to playing the radio, and not the piano) will quite often write a song lyric and then hand it over to a musical composer to compose some appropriate music to it. AND > Musicians (whose literary skills amount to reading the sports section in the newspaper, will quite often compose the music first, and then present it to a lyricist to find the right words to go with their musical ideas.

Although I have written both the words and music to some pretty good songs, I will often collaborate with lyricists such as yourself to write with. My strength is definitely more as a (music) writer than a lyricist, so when I find that I just can't think of anything to say, I look for a co-writer who has a "way with words". So, don't be afraid of collaboration, sometimes two heads ARE better than one. If you are a lyricist in search of a collaborator please read the section of this book just before the Music Section in Chapter 5. It is titled Songsculptor Musical Partner To Lyricists, Poets, Wordsmiths and Storytellers, Together We Write The Songs". I'm always looking for GREAT lyrics.

INTERNET COLLABORATION Music publishers in the commercial market place look for complete songs Words AND Music --. Therefore, if you write ONLY words or ONLY music, you need to find a collaborator. Here is an example of a collaboration over the Internet that resulted in a songwriting award for the two writers (who had never even met each other in person). I found this (songwriting) news item on one of the Internet's Music Forums E-Mail Relationship Leads to Song Award AUSTIN, TEXAS, January 11, 1997. Two songwriters who have yet to meet in person have the Internet to thank for their first-pace finish in a prestigious national songwriting competition. "Baby Ain't a Baby Anymore," written by Jeff Walter of Lexington, Kentucky, and Olin Murrell of Austin Texas, received first place in the country category of the Austin Songwriters' Group's "Song Competition 1996." Murrell, who accepted the prize during the award ceremony Saturday night in Austin, and Walter will split the $400 prize. "We knew we had a good song," Walter said, "and I guess the award affirms that. Now we'd just like to see somebody record it and take it to Number One." The two writers struck up a friendship about a year ago through an on-line music discussion group and began working on songs together soon after. "Considering the success we've had through the Internet, we're really looking forward to actually getting together and writing in the same room," Walter said. That chance should come soon, as Murrell plans to move to Nashville in the next year, and Walter is already splitting his time between Nashville and Lexington. "Baby Ain't a Baby Anymore" had its origins in an e-mail conversation between Walter and Murrell, in which Walter was commenting on how quickly his son, Reece, was growing up. As they wrote the song, they decided to make it about a father dealing with a teenage daughter who is suddenly starting to notice, and be noticed by, the opposite sex. "Already people are saying that we must be the fathers of daughters," Murrell said after accepting the award. "They are surprised to find out that neither of us has a daughter. We both have sons." Perhaps fittingly, Saturday night's victory came on Reece Walter's 11th birthday.

"He kept telling me he knew that Baby' was going to win," Walter said. "I wasn't so sure. When I got the news by e-mail, naturally Reece had to say, I told you so.' I'm glad he was so confident!" Both writers expressed gratitude for the work of Nashville's Dusty Drake, who provided the vocals for their demo recording, and Galen Breen, who produced it and played all the instruments. The Austin contest is one of the largest annual songwriting competitions, drawing entries from professional and amateur writers across the country. Because it is headquartered in America's "Live Music Capital," it is also considered one of the most prestigious. The country category alone drew more than 200 entries this year. The first two rounds of judging took place in Austin, using local music professionals who are not members of the Austin Songwriters' Group and could not enter the contest. Songs that made it past those two rounds were judged by a panel of music industry professionals from Nashville and Los Angeles.

Congratulations to the e-mail writing team of Jeff Walter and Olin Murrell on receiving first place in the country category of the Austin Songwriters' Group's "Song Competition 1996. So I say again, don't be afraid of collaboration, Sometimes two heads ARE better than one, even if they have never met. If your songwriting skills are equally proficient in both music and lyrics then go for it, but don't rule out the idea of ever working with a collaborator. You never know what magic might come from inside two separate minds, two distinct pens, and the position of two completely different creative visions. If you're a songwriter who excels in writing either lyrics or music, but NOT both, and you've been trying to do it all yourself without much success, you are probably in need of a collaborator. But don't worry, help is on the way. Seek and you shall find. If youre a lyricist please check out Songsculptors Services just before the Music Section in Chapter 5. It is titled Songsculptor Musical Partner To Lyricists, Poets, Wordsmiths and Storytellers, Together We Write The Songs".. There have been an innumerable number of hit songs that have been written by (Songwriting Teams). Just a few that come to mind are (John Lennon and Paul McCartney), (Bert Bacharach and Hal David), (Elton John and Bernie Taupin). There is also nothing written in stone that your collaboration be restricted to only one collaborator. Many great songs have had in their credits > 3, 4, or even more names listed as the writers. It's kind of like playing the lottery. If you don't buy a ticket, you most certainly won't win, AND if you don't

try co-writing a song, you won't know if you can or not. Fortunately there's a big difference in playing the lottery and co-writing. Your chances of winning the lottery are very slim indeed, but your chances of writing a GOOD song with a co-writer are immeasurably magnified. That means (very good), I looked that up in my thesaurus. Have fun fellow songwriters.
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23 Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: What do you mean when you say it has to have a hook? What's a hook? Question 2: I can't think of anything to say, where do I find some ideas? Question 3: When I find something to write about, how do I get started? Question 4: I have a way with words but I'm not a very good musician, should I try to write my own music or ask a professional musician to collaborate? Question 5: I'm not very good with words but I'm pretty good at writing music, should I try to come up with some lyrics myself or find a good lyricist to collaborate with? Question 6: How much money will I earn if I sell my song to an artist? Question 7: What is a performance rights organization? Question 8: Why do I need to join a performing rights organization? Question 9: I just wrote a song that I think would be perfect for Kenny Rogers, and I'm sure if he recorded it, it would become a big hit, but I get the feeling that when I play it for friends they do not share my enthusiasm. Question 10: After I finish writing a song and play it for someone, shouldn't I be worried that they might steal it? Question 11: The melody of my new song sounds kind of familiar but I can't think of what it reminds me of, should I be worried that I may be stealing somebody else's melody? Question 12: I've heard that using Rhyming Dictionaries and Thesauruses is cheating, and that you're not being true to your own creative juices, Is this true? Question 13: Should I be worried about what key I write my song in, I've heard that using so called open

guitar chords is better, such as in the key of E or A, is this true? Question 14: Should I write a song with a specific artist in mind and try to write the song in the style that would suit them best, or just write what comes natural? Question 15: I've got 250 original songs, how many should I send out on a tape to a publisher who may be looking for material? I've heard that you shouldn't send more than 3 the first time and if they like what they hear they will ask you for more, is this true? Question 16: Should I try and send my material directly to big name artists or is this just a waste of time and money? Question 17: I've written a pretty good song but the title of the song is the same as another song that was recorded back in the 50's. The melody line and words in my new song are completely different, so is it all right to use an already used title? Question 18: I read in a magazine ad that they would publish my song and help get it recorded, but I would have to pay them a fee. Is this an accepted way of getting your material recorded? Question 19: A top music publisher in Nashville is interested in publishing one of my songs, but I'm not sure of all the legalities they are talking about. Should I consult a lawyer who is familiar with the music business before I sign anything? Question 20: I'm a lyricist and I've been in contact with a musician on the Internet who wants to write some music to my lyrics. Should I be concerned that he will take my lyrics and write music to them and then just take credit for writing the whole song? (Words and Music) Question 21: I've got what I think is a very good song and I went to a nearby recording studio and played it for them. They agreed it was good and said I should record a complete (fully orchestrated) C.D. quality demo with a professional singer that would cost $500. and it would give me a far better chance of getting it recorded by a major artist when pitching it to publishers. I can't really afford $500 for a one-song demo, but I really do believe in the song. What should I do? Question 22: Should I send my material to publishers unsolicited or should I call or write them first and ask their permission to send them a tape? Question 23: How much money can I make if my song becomes a hit?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS PLEASE NOTE: Some of the answers to these "Frequently Asked Questions" have already been covered throughout the
book. However, it's worth reading them again to refresh your memory.

Question 1: What do you mean when you say it has to have a hook? What's a hook? The Hook, The Hook, Yes, the hook is everything, well almost everything. I am personally convinced that without a good hook line you will not have a great song. All the really great songs recorded through-out history have had a great line in the song, that has been repeated through-out the song that the listeners can grab onto and remember easily. That is what a hook is, a line in a song repeated many times that the listener remembers, whistles, hums, and rambles around in their brain constantly. Have you ever listened to a great hooky song and later no matter what you do you just can't seem to get it out of your head. That line just keeps playing over and over in your mind. The harder you try to get it out of your mind the more it keeps playing in your brain. If you're a music lover and listen to lots of commercial music I bet that has happened to you lots. I know that it happens to me whenever I hear a song with a great repeating hook line. Ever wonder why you can remember certain lines from popular songs of days gone by, songs that you haven't heard in many years, but you can't remember all the lyrics. Chances are that the lines you do remember are hook lines. Some of the best hook line writers are those crazy but wonderful breed of writers who create jingles. Commercials set to music. Boy, I'll tell you that can really be annoying when a jingle's hook line keeps rambling around in your brain. But, that's exactly what they want to happen, so you'll never forget that product or service. Chances are when you're ready for that particular product or service you'll choose theirs, cause it's already implanted in your brain cells. It is a good idea to bring the hook line into your song as soon as possible and repeat it as much as possible. Chorus's are normally very hook orientated. A chorus will very often start with the hook line and also end with the hook line. You can also end your verse's with the hook line. That way the listener is given a double dose of HOOK. AND, if your song's title is also the hook, then you will leave your listener with a triple whammy hook. Once you have thought of a great hook line, it is then possible to write an entire song around that one line.

Question 2: I can't think of anything to say, where do I find some ideas? Ideas can come from anywhere and everywhere. Just look around and listen, listen, and then listen some more. Watching talk shows and listening to radio talk shows can be a wonderful source of interesting material. Ordinary people come up with the most interesting material to work with. Soap operas, TV dramas, and educational television are also good sources for ideas. And don't forget magazines, newspaper stories and The Tabloids. Don't let any stone unturned, >> LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN. Listen to everything you hear, and try to remember the good lines. Everybody has one. Another good idea is to keep a notebook with you at all times and jot down all the interesting little things you hear. Ordinary people come up with the most bizarre sayings (And Potential Hook Lines).

Question 3: When I find something to write about, how do I get started, what do I do first? Once you have a good idea turn that idea into a hook. In one of my original songs I got the idea for the song from a relationship breakup. My girlfriend at the time decided she wanted to end the relationship, and play the field for a while. Needless to say I was a little upset. But I also saw the opportunity to get my creative juices flowing. Rather than just saying (She left me and I'm sad) or something similar to that I turned her leaving me into the hook line (She's over on the leaving' side of goodbye). It kind of sums up the whole thing with a little play on words. From there you can weave a little story around that hook line, explaining why she left and how you feel about it, and/or maybe what you could have done differently to have kept her from wanting to leave in the first place. Once you have your hook line there's all kinds of places you can go with it lyrically. And remember to keep repeating your hook line lots of times through-out the song. That's the part that people remember the most.

Question 4: I have a way with words but I'm not a very good musician, should I try to write my own music or ask a professional musician to collaborate? An accomplished musical composer could probably think of musical ideas that you would never think of. Sometimes two heads are better than one in creating a dynamite song. It may even turn out that your collaborator will have a few ideas for lyric changes that could be beneficial to the song. Always remember to be open minded. There's no place for huge egos in the art of songwriting. Remember that it's the song that is the most important thing.

Question 5: I'm not very good with words but I'm pretty good at writing music, should I try to come up with some lyrics myself or find a good lyricist to collaborate with? You could try writing your own lyrics and see what you come up with. I've known musicians who have come up with a great hook line but can't think of anything else to say. What they do is take the hook line to someone they know is a good lyricist and ask them to finish the song. You can even do this with whole songs. If you have written a song but you don't think the lyrics are quite good enough and could be improved on, then by all means take it to another lyricist and get them to try and fix your weak spots. I know of one extremely skillful lyricist that stays very busy polishing up fellow songwriter's lyrics. He is known as (Mister Fix-it). Of course you're going to have to give them a share of the writing (as in Royalties) if your song gets published and recorded, but if it makes for a better song with more chance of

airplay and/or sales then everyone benefits. A weak song will probably never make much or even any money at all. After completing a song with a collaborator simply figure out what percentage of the song each of you has written. If you wrote the words and your collaborator wrote the music then it's usually just a simple 50/50 split. Sometimes there are several people involved in writing one song, in which case you have to sit down and figure out who contributed what and how much. It's usually pretty simple to figure out.

Question 6: How much money will I earn if I sell my song to an artist? If anyone ever tries to buy your song outright you've probably got a hit on your hands, and they want to make a million dollars off of it. Do you get the picture? They will own the song, NOT you, once you have sold it to them outright. If the buyer of your song manages to get it recorded by a major artist and it turns into a big hit, it could conceivably earn millions of dollars over time > FOR THEM <. On the other hand (which is your hand) they may have paid you $500 (in your hand) for the song. That's all you will ever receive, and to make things worse they will have their name listed as the writer of the song. Not a very good deal if you ask me. < SO BEWARE > Songs are not bought and sold. They are owned by the copyright holder. In the case of an unpublished song it is YOU the writer (or you and your co-writers) that own the rights to the song. In the case of a published song it is (the publisher and you) who owns the copyright. But don't worry, the publisher will always split the royalty's with the writer and/or co-writers. This is where performing rights organizations come into play, which is the topic of another question. Getting back to the original question (How much money will I get if I sell my song to an artist) the answer is NOTHING, ZIP, ZERO, except for the meager amount they talked you into selling them the song for in the first place. Don't sell your song to anyone, but DO pitch it to publishers, producers and/or artists in search of original material. There are more questions and answers coming up in regard to pitching your material. If youre a lyricist only and need help putting music to your lyrics please check out Songsculptors Services just before the Music Section in Chapter 5.

Question 7: What is a performance rights organization? It is a company that represents songwriters, and music publishers. A Performance Rights Organization collects money from people who use music in the course of their business (such as radio stations, TV stations, night clubs, record labels, etc., etc., etc.) and then pays that money to the writers and publishers of the songs they use. They are usually (Not For Profit) organizations who pay out all of the money (except for operating expenses) to their members.

Question 8: Why do I need to join a performing rights organization? This is an easy question to answer. Because you want to get paid for your creative works. If you are a songwriter, lyricist or composer and have written or co-written a song that has been recorded and/or is receiving airplay, you must be a member of a performing rights organization in order to get paid for your work. It would be impossible for the individual composer, lyricist or songwriter to keep track of the millions of public performances by thousands of users around the world. Similarly, a music user would find it impossible, and prohibitively costly, to obtain the permission of each of the hundreds of thousands of copyright owners from around the world each time he or she wished to perform or authorize someone else to perform music. The three big performing rights organizations in the United States are B.M.I., ASCAP and Sesac. In Canada it is SOCAN. There are many others in other countries around the world. Appendix 2 in this book lists most of the performing rights organizations throughout the world and also explains membership requirements and other general information for many of them. If you're a songwriter, look into joining a performing rights organization A.S.A.P. Your financial future depends on it.

Question 9: I just wrote a song that I think would be perfect for Kenny Rogers, and I'm sure if he recorded it, it would become a big hit, but I get the feeling that when I play it for friends they do not share my enthusiasm. This is a tough question. I think every songwriter alive has at least one song that they think would be just perfect for a certain superstar singer. The reality is that we don't always hear our own songs the way other people hear them. Don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting that the song wouldn't be a good choice for Kenny Rogers to record, or any other artist for that matter. It's just that we songwriters have our favorites and are closer emotionally to some songs than others. In my own case every one of my song's that has ever been recorded by another artist has not been one of my top ten favorites. I still have plenty of material in the can that I think is my best stuff by far, and it has been passed over every time for other songs that I think are not as good. Well I'll tell you it can be very frustrating to say the least. You must also remember that the music business is a very tough business at the best of times. There is a great deal of competition out there and a lot of very good songwriters all trying to do the same thing you are. But don't get discouraged. It takes time, it takes experience, it takes a little bit of luck, and it takes a whole lot of hard work. I had been writing for several years before I had one of my songs recorded and released nationally. The first time I heard it on the radio I was driving down the street in a rather large truck and just about caused an accident. The DJ on the radio did not announce the name of the song and when the intro started I thought, Gee that sounds kind of familiar, and then when the singing started and I realized it was my song that was playing and I just about ran into the curb doing 40 miles an hour. What a rush that was.

Question 10:

After I finish writing a song and play it for someone, shouldn't I be worried that they might steal it? The chances of anyone stealing (or even wanting to steal) your song are slim to nil. True copyright infringement is much rarer that you might think. People just don't go around stealing other peoples songs and lyrics unless it was recorded by Michael Jackson or some other big superstar, and they turn it into a big hit. Then every Tom, Dick, Harry and Sally seem to come out of the woodwork insisting that they wrote that song way back in 1974. 99.9% of these people lose their cases because they have nothing to back up their claims. If you're still worried > REMEMBER THIS: Once you have created a song or a lyric, and registered it in some kind of a fixed or tangible form, it is then a property that (You Own), and is automatically protected by copyright. Proof of ownership and copyright is achieved by registration of the copyrighted song. This registered proof need only be a cassette copy of you singing your song, or a music lead sheet of the song. Remember to put the copyright symbol, a small with a circle around it, followed by the date and your name. Unpublished works need no copyright notice, but it is still a GOOD IDEA to put the 'copyright' mark and use the phrase, unpublished 1997, Your Name > words and music by Your Name. Copyright Information, or what I like to call (Safe Songwriting) is dealt with in detail in Chapter 7

Question 11: The melody of my new song sounds kind of familiar but I can't think of what it reminds me of, should I be worried that I may be stealing somebody else's melody? There is a school of thought in songwriting that believes people like to hear that which they are familiar with. It simply means people like hearing something that has already been registered in their brain cells. That's why so many songs have identical or very close chord progressions. They are what they call (tried and true) They've worked for so many other songs why not keep using them. Keep it simple (and familiar) but not so simple and familiar as to sound like a bunch of other songs. A lot of blues music sounds almost identical with only the lyrics being a bit different. (To the average listener that is) Don't tell that to a blues musician, they might get quite upset. Remember the song "Achy Breaky Heart", I bet the first time you heard that song it reminded you of some other song but you just couldn't put your finger on it. Well "Achy Breaky Heart" is a very simple song musically with only 2 chords and I'm sure there have been many other songs over the years that have sounded quite similar. Don't get me wrong, I do like the song, it is very catchy with a little different kind of a hook, and obviously did very well for the writer. Try to be as original as you can without losing that familiar sound. Just remember to keep your melody line a little different and OF COURSE your lyrics. You have to walk a fine line. When it comes right down to it, pretty well everything has been done before, and said before. (Been there, Done that) I even wrote a song once called (It's All Been Said Before). The trick is to find a new and unique way to get your message across, without getting too "off the wall" and losing that familiar sound our subconscious minds seem to be craving for. The answer to your question is: NO, don't be too concerned if your song sounds a little familiar, as long as it is does not have identical melody lines through-out several bars or identical lyrics through-out several lines or even "one line" identical. I have found that unless you are consciously

TRYING to copy something note for note, or line for line, it is pretty difficult to come up with something that is identical to something else.

Question 12: I've heard that using Rhyming Dictionaries and Thesauruses is cheating, and that you're not being true to your own creative juices, Is this true? No, I don't think you are cheating at all when you use these aids to songwriting. Many of the top professional songwriters carry rhyming dictionaries and thesauruses with them wherever they go, just in case some good idea hits them and they want to expand on it right then and there before they lose it. I believe they are a must for all lyricists. Rhyming Dictionaries and Thesauruses are a great way to find just the right rhyme you are looking for, and they can also give you a multitude of ideas for other great lines. While looking for a rhyme to a particular word, you may come across other words or phrases that you had not thought of, that could quite easily inspire you on to write a chorus or other verse that you were still searching for. Your mind is a wonderful tool for connecting things together. When you see a particular word in a rhyming dictionary or thesaurus your mind can work like a computer, and conjure up all kinds of places you can go with that word. The human mind is definitely the world's greatest and most advanced computer.

Question 13: Should I be worried about what key I write my song in, I've heard that using so called open guitar chords is better, such as in the key of E or A, is this true? You should try to write your song in the appropriate key for the singer that is going to demo the song. Or, if you are not a singer, write your song in a key that you particularly like and are comfortable writing in. If you are going to be the singer on your demo, write your song in a comfortable key for you to sing in. Chances are if your song becomes recorded by a major artist they will be doing it a different key anyway, One that is suited to their vocal range. The best key to write in is the one that suits the singer the best. If the singer doesn't sound good singing it, chances are it will be passed over. The two most important things in a song are: 1. The song itself and 2. The singer singing it. It's not necessarily what key your song is in that is important, as how it is presented. The average person doesn't know what key your song is in when listening to it. In fact, unless you are one of the very few people on this planet that is blessed with perfect pitch, (Also known as Absolute Pitch > the ability to know

what note or "group of notes" are being played just by hearing them, then every key sounds pretty much the same as any other key. So then, what is the best key to write in? Write it in the key of GOOD. That is any key that you are most comfortable writing in, and whatever key makes your song sound the very best that it can be. This does not mean you should limit yourself to writing only in one key just because you are comfortable with that key. Try writing in different keys. This is especially true if you are having trouble with a particular part of a song while composing it. For example, if you have finished a Verse to your song, and then want to go to a Chorus, but everything you do just doesn't seem to sound right, OR > you want to take the melody line higher in the chorus, but it seems too high for you to sing. TRY another key. Your verse's melody line will obviously be a "little lower in pitch" than it was in the previous key, (and that's OK, as long as you can still sing it comfortably) BUT now (in the new key) all of a sudden you can think of a great new place to go with the Chorus. You can now get up there where you couldn't reach before.

Question 14: Should I write a song with a specific artist in mind and try to write the song in the style that would suit them best, or just write what comes natural? I believe that the best songs are the ones that just come natural, in a musical style that you are comfortable with, and without thinking of any specific artist singing your song. After you've finished writing your song chances are you could imagine many different artists doing it. A good singer will do justice to pretty well any good song. The key word here again is: GOOD. Have you ever heard the phrase (He's such a good singer he could sing the phonebook and it would become a hit). Don't get me wrong, I don't really want to hear even the best singer in the world sing the phonebook, so what you have to do is this: > Write a good song, Have a good singer demo it, and chances are it will get listened to. A lot of writers write in only specific styles such as: Country, Jazz, Rock and Roll etc. There is nothing wrong with that at all if you are more proficient and skillful in one style than another. Write in the style that you are good at. Pretty soon you may find yourself branching out into different frontiers.

Question 15: I've got 250 original songs, how many should I send out on a tape to a publisher who may be looking for material? I've heard that you shouldn't send more than 3 the first time and if they like what they hear they will ask you for more, is this true? You are right, most publishers, or for that matter anyone looking for material only wants to hear two or three of your best songs. I know you are going to say, but all 250 of my songs are good, so which ones do I choose to send in. Most of us songwriters do think that everything we do is pretty good but the reality is that some of our songs are much better than others. Play some of your songs for other people and see if

there's certain songs that they all seem to like. Chances are those songs are the more commercial or saleable ones and the ones worth pitching. And YES, if someone you've sent your songs to happens to like one or more or them, they will most certainly ask you to send them more songs for future recording consideration. Here's some tips for pitching songs. If you mail material to someone who hasn't asked for it, you could very well get your package back unopened and marked "UNSOLICITED: RETURN TO SENDER" or else thrown away altogether. Therefore, before you start sending material out haphazardly, do yourself a favor: call first to get permission. If someone says yes, get instructions and send your package. If someone says no, then you've saved envelopes, postage, cassettes and valuable time.

Question 16: Should I try and send my material directly to big name artists or is this just a waste of time and money? If you are one of the lucky ones and just happen to know a big name entertainer, by all means pitch your material to them. If they like you enough, and if they like your song enough, they just may be able to talk their record company and/or record producer into allowing them to record it on their next album. But, if you are like the rest of us and don't hang out with the big stars then getting your material to them can be very difficult to say the least. If you want to spend your time and money trying to find address's for them and sending them material then I wish you all the best. BUT, do understand that the traditional "song chain" works like this: songwriters go to music publishers; music publishers go to producers, artists and record companies, and SOMETIMES the song gets recorded. Therefore, I would suggest that you focus on the first level: Music Publishers. Once you sign a song to a publisher, he or she co-owns the copyright and is entitled to a share of the royalties > usually 50 percent. In exchange, the publisher takes care of all the paperwork, and uses his or her reputation and contacts to try to get the song recorded by a major artist. Because most publishers have professional songwriters on staff who write songs for them full time, getting in to see someone may be difficult. To see a music publisher, We suggest: 1. Follow up on any industry contacts you have. 2. Visit Nashville or Los Angeles and "hang out" in local clubs to make additional contacts. 3. Try to contact a music publisher in Nashville or Los Angeles by calling or writing each one individually

to see if they are willing to listen to your song. If you are professional and courteous in your approach, they may listen.

Question 17: I've written a pretty good song but the title of the song is the same as another song that was recorded back in the 50's. The melody line and words in my new song are completely different, so is it all right to use an already used title? Yes, it is perfectly OK to use a song title that has been used before. You can't copyright a title. There have been several different songs with the same titles written and recorded, but I don't think it would be too cool to take the title of a very well known hit song and write new lyrics around it. AND > be aware that using the exact title of a song that has established itself as part of the culture, can open the doors for a lawsuit based on property rights in the title, which belong to the copyright owner of the famous song. So my advice would be, > if your song's title is not that of a very famous song don't give it a second thought, use it. BUT, if your song's title happens to be (Help Me Make It Through The Night) you might want to change it to, "Help Me Make It" or maybe "Through The Night". Something that still retains your message but isn't quite so obvious.

Question 18: I read in a magazine ad that they would listen to my song and help get it published, but I would have to pay them a fee. Is this an accepted way of getting your material recorded? NO > Beware of the Song Sharks: Don't ever pay anyone money to listen to, or publish your songs. A Reputable Professional Music Publisher who truly believes in your work will be willing to invest in it at no cost to you. In return they will receive a portion of any future royalty's (Usually 50 percent) from any income that your song generates. Remember what I said in question 15, the publisher takes care of all the paperwork, and uses his or her reputation and contacts to try to get the song recorded by a major artist. If you think that giving away 50 percent of your royalty's is a high price to pay, Think again. A Music Publisher knows the business, has the contacts and does the work of placing your song with an artist who is capable of generating an income from it. Your publisher will also take care of all the business dealings associated with your song, and make sure that you receive all royalty's that are due to you. In the wonderful world of songwriting all money's earned are earned by royalty's, shared by the writer's and publisher's.

Question 19:

A top music publisher in Nashville is interested in publishing one of my songs, but I'm not sure of all the legalities they are talking about. Should I consult a lawyer who is familiar with the music business before I sign anything? All I can say to this question is this: It is always a good idea to have a qualified attorney look over any major contract before you sign it. This just makes good sense in any business, and YES, Songwriting is a business just like any other business, with huge profits to be made. Should you consult a lawyer who is familiar with the music business? YES, if at all possible. Entertainment and Music Business lawyers know all the ins and out's of the music business.

Question 20: I'm a lyricist and I've been in contact with a musician on the Internet who wants to write some music to my lyrics. Should I be concerned that he will take my lyrics and write music to them and then just take credit for writing the whole song (words and music)? Music publishers in the commercial market place look for complete songs, words AND music --. Therefore, if you write ONLY words or ONLY music, you need to find a collaborator. I have written some very good songs with people I have never even met in person. Lyricist's send me lyrics through e-mail or regular mail. I then compose music to them, and record them in my studio. If youre a lyricist check out Songsculptors Services just before the Music Section in Chapter 5. The answer to your question is this: I would not be concerned about someone stealing your lyrics. If you're still a little worried about it all you have to do is mail your lyrics to yourself by registered mail, do not open the envelope and put it away in a safe place. You will have your copyright proof that you wrote those lyrics at a certain date in time. Be sure to put the copyright notice with your lyrics. A small with a circle around it, followed by the date and your name. Example: Jan. 1st, 2009, Your Name. Lyrics by (Your Name) Copyright Information, or what I like to call (Safe Songwriting) is dealt with in detail in Chapter 7, of this book"

Question 21: I've got what I think is a very good song and I went to a nearby recording studio and played it for them. They agreed it was good and said I should record a complete (fully orchestrated) C.D. quality demo with a professional singer that would cost $500. and it would give me a far better chance of getting it recorded by a major artist when pitching it to publishers. I can't really afford $500 for a one-song demo, but I really do

believe in the song. What should I do? Good question. There are two distinctly separate schools of thought on this. Some say: Elaborate demo tapes are nice, but also expensive and not necessary. An inexpensive demo is all that is required, provided the material is good and is presented in a professional manner. Others say: Make the most expensive and professional demo you can. Make it sound as close to a final "C.D. quality", "Radio Ready" product that is humanly possible and you'll have a much better chance of getting your material published and recorded by major players. And Now: (for what it's worth) this is what I say: Do what you can afford. If all you can afford is a simple guitar or piano/vocal recorded on a cheap recorder then do the best you can with it. If you can afford to go into a small studio and have a reasonably inexpensive demo cut for a couple of hundred dollars then go for it. If you can afford a big production in a state of the art studio with all the bells and whistles, that is not going to break the bank, then go for that. Only you can decide what you can afford (and are willing to spend on your demos). Whichever way you go, try and find the best singer you can to demo your song, Believe me it makes a big difference. If you think your singing voice is good enough to do your demos yourself then go for it, If not get a dynamite singer to do them for you. You won't believe how good your songs will sound. Songsculptor offers its co-writers a professional (radio ready) CD quality "Full Band & Vocal Recordings". If youre a lyricist check out Songsculptors Services just before the Music Section in Chapter 5.

Question 22: Should I send my material to publishers unsolicited or should I call or write them first and ask their permission to send them a tape? It is always best to call and ask their permission first. If you have a publishers address only and no phone number call directory assistance for their phone number and give them a call first. You can obtain free directory assistance for most places by dialing 1 + AREA CODE + 555-1212. When you do get through to someone at a publishing company ask them if you can send them a tape of your material for consideration. Be sure to ask them how many songs they would be willing to listen on your demo tape. Many publishing company's will not accept unsolicited material, so don't waste your hard earned money and your time sending tapes out blindly. CALL first. Get permission from a specific person at a company before sending any material. If no one has requested your package, it most likely will be returned to you un-opened and marked "Unsolicited - Return to Sender."

Question 23: How much money can I make if my song becomes a hit?

This question is not so easy to answer. First of all you have to define the word HIT. Is it a regional hit, a national hit, or an international hit? Will it become a so-called song standard and be recorded by many different artists over the years? A so-called standard would be a song like (Danny Boy) or a so-called "modern day" standard would be a song like (Help Me Make It Through The Night) or (Yesterday). I'm sure all of these songs have been recorded many times by many different artists and continue to be a source of income for the writer or writers long after their song was originally recorded. This is the type of song that most professional songwriters aspire to write. Here's a little trivia for you. Remember the theme song from Johnny Carson's (Tonight Show). I bet you can hear it playing in your head right now. Do you know who wrote that song? A lot of people are surprised to hear that it was the Canadian born songwriter Paul Anka. He is much more well-known for his songs such as Diana, Puppy Love and others. Anyway it is rumored that Paul Anka received over a hundred thousand dollars a year in royalty's just off of the tonight show theme for all of the 27 or so years the show was on the air. Please don't quote me on that number as I only heard it through the grape vine, only Paul knows for sure what he made, but one thing is sure, he made a pile of money off of that one little theme song. Just think of it, everytime that show was aired in hundreds of markets around the world each night, Paul Anka received a royalty from each and every station carrying the show. Getting back to what YOU can make from your songs. A song that is only being played in your own local market, and is NOT a hit, but is receiving a fair amount of airplay could bring you in a few hundred dollars. A regional hit may earn you 5 to 10 thousand. A national hit could make you up to a hundred grand if it's a big hit with lots of exposure, and an international hit of course even more. Please don't quote me on these numbers as there is a lot of factors to take into consideration with how much a song will actually make for the writer. But this you can be sure of, it's the song that becomes a standard that really brings home the bacon. I guess you could say that the sky's the limit when it comes to Standards. Boy, I'll tell you I'd love to see some of the royalty checks for Lennon and McCartney's song (Yesterday) or for any of their other songs for that matter.

So is there really a SECRET to writing a GREAT song?

Actually there are a few, but they're not really secrets at all. They're just common sense.

Here are a few of them. DYNAMITE HOOKS This is a MUST.

Refer to Chapter 2

EMOTIONAL SUBSTANCE The best songs are ones that hit an emotional nerve. MUSICALLY EAR PLEASING: Original Catchy Melodies on interesting and colorful Chord Progressions, but at the same time maintaining an air of familiarity that our subconscious minds seem to be craving for.

MUSIC FRIENDLY: Contiunity, Contiunity, Contiunity. I can't stress this enough.

Please refer to Chapter 4 for information on Continuity in Songwriting.

The remaining Appendixes, Excerpts, and Pages in this book deal with General Songwriting Information, and Useful Facts pertaining to the Business of Music and Songwriting. This information is also very important to know if you plan on pursuing your dreams of becoming a Professional Songwriter, Composer, or Lyricist.

Appendix 1: Songwriting Organizations

Over 75 SONGWRITING ORGANIZATIONS Most of them are FREE to join and packed full of useful information and invaluable contacts. We've got the big national ones and scores of local organizations listed. If there's a Songwriting organization in your neighborhood you can find it here.
Please Note: Organizations come and Organizations go and Songwriting Organizations are no different. Because of that we cannot guarantee that all of these Organizations listed are still in business at the time of your reading this.

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) 1 Lincoln Plaza, New York, NY 10023 (212) 621-6000 - or the following branch offices: Suite 300, 7920 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046 OR > American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) 2nd Floor, 3500 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60610 OR > American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) 2 Music Square W., Nashville, TN 37203

OR > American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) 52 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4RP ENGLAND Arts Midwest 528 Hennepin Ave., Suite 310, Minneapolis, MN 55403, (612) 341-0755 American Songwriters Network (ASN) Dept. A95, Box 15312 Boston, MA 02215 Contact: Eddie Phoon - e-mail: [email protected] This service provides a monthly tip-sheet newsletter for Songwriters to pitch songs to producers, A&R Managers, record labels and publishing companies. (12 issues/year) Write to the above address or e-mail for more information.

Austin Songwriters Group P.O. Box 2578, Austin, TX 78768 (512) 442-TUNE, Fax: (512) 288-0793

The Black Rock Coalition P.O. Box 1054, Cooper Station, New York, NY 10276 (212) 713-5097 E-mail: brc/[email protected] OR [email protected]

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) 320 W. 57th St.,

New York, NY 10019, (212) 586-2000

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), 8730 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069 (310) 659-9109 OR Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), 10 Music Square East, Nashville, TN 37203, phone 615) 291-6700

Canada Council/Conseil Des Arts Du Canada 350 Albert St., P.O. Box 1047, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V8 CANADA (613) 566-5365

Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (CARAS) 124 Merton St., 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4S 2Z2 CANADA, ph (416) 485-3135 - Fax: (416) 485-4978

Canadian Amateur Musicians/Musiciens Amateurs Du Canada (CAMMAC) 1751 Richardson, #8224, Montreal, Quebec H3K 1G6 CANADA

(514) 932-8755 - Fax: (514) 932-9811

Casements Songwriters Workshop Location: Ormond Beach , Florida President: Scott Berry Contact Donna Fant, Vice President/Secretary at (904) 252-8714 Monday through Friday 9-5 Meetings: Third Thursday of every month at the Pilgrims Rest Church in Ormod Beach Florida

Central Oregon Songwriters Association 68978 Graham Ct., Sisters, OR 97759-3107 (503) 549-2053

Chicago Music Alliance 410 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 819 Chicago, IL 60647 phone: (312) 987-9296 - Fax: (312) 987-1127

Connecticut Songwriters Association Box 1292, Glastonbury, CT 06033 (203) 659-8992

Dallas Songwriters Association 7139 Azalea,

Dallas, TX 75230 (214) 750-0916

Fort Bend Songwriters Association P.O. Box 1273, Richmond, TX 77406 (713) 665-4676 - Fax:(713) 665-5576 Contact: Membership Director

The Good Road Network 1201 First Ave. S., #304 Seattle, WA 98134 (206) 583-0838 - Fax:(206) 583-0842

The Guild of International Songwriters & Composers Sovereign House, 12 Trewartha Rd., Praa Sands, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9ST ENGLAND, (01736) 762826 - Fax: (01736) 763328

Independent Composers Association Box 45134, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5134 (310) 828-3004 - Fax: (310) 829-5923

Independent Music Association

P.O. Box 609, Ringwood, NJ 07456 (201) 831-1317 - Fax:(201) 831-8762

The Indianapolis Songwriters Association, Inc. P.O. Box 44724, Indianapolis, IN 46244-0724 (317) 257-9200

International Alliance For Women in Music Abilene Christian University, ACU Box 8274 Abilene, TX 79699 (915) 674-2044 - Fax: (915) 674-2232 E-mail: [email protected]

International Alliance of Women in Music The George Washington University, Department of Music, B-144 The Academic Center, Washington, DC 20052 (202) 994-6338 or (202) 994-9038 E-mail: [email protected] - Contact: Sasha Kennison

International Songwriters Association Ltd. 37b New Cavendish St., London, WI ENGLAND

(071) 486-5353

Kerrville Music Foundation Inc. P.O. Box 1466, Kerrville, TX 78029-1466 (210) 257-3600

Knoxville Songwriters Association P.O. Box 603, Knoxville, TN 37901 (615) 687-0186

The Las Vegas Songwriters Association P.O. Box 42683, Las Vegas, NV 89116-0683, (702) 459-9107

The Los Angeles Songwriters Showcase (LASS) Box 93759, Hollywood, CA 90093, (213) 467-7823 - Fax:(213) 467-0531

Louisiana Songwriters Association P.O. Box 80425, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-0425, (504) 924-0804

Louisville Area Songwriters' Cooperative P.O. Box 16, Pewee Valley, KY 40056

Memphis Songwriters' Association 1494 Prescott St., Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 744-4121

Michigan Songwriters Association 28935 Flanders Dr., Warren, MI 48093, (810) 771-8145 - Contact: Terri Senecal

Midwestern Songwriters Association 238 Eldon Ave., Columbus, OH 43204, phone 614) 279-1892

Minnesota Composers Forum, 332 Minnesota St., #E145, St. Paul, MN 55101 (612) 228-1407 - Fax:(612) 223-8619 E-mail: [email protected]

Missouri Songwriters Association, Inc. 693 Green Forest Dr., Fenton, MO 63026, (314) 343-6661

The Music Network 516 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49686, (616) 941-7868 - Fax:(616) 941-9577

Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) THIS IS A GOOD ONE 15 Music Square W., Nashville, TN 37203, (615) 256-3354

National Academy of Songwriters (NAS)

6381 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 780, Hollywood, CA 90028 (213) 463-7178 or (800) 826-7287

New Jersey and Pennsylvania Songwriters Assoc. 226 E., Lawnside Ave., Westmont, NJ 08108, (609) 858-3849

Northern California Songwriters Association 855 Oak Grove Av., Suite 211, Menlo Park, CA 94025 (415) 327-8296 - Fax(416) 327-0301

Oklahoma Songwriters & Composers Association c/o Humanities Division, Rose State College, 6420 SE 15th St., Midwest City, OK 73110

Pacific Music Industry Association 400-177 W. Seventh Av., Vancouver, BC., V5Y 1L8 CANADA (604) 873-1914 - Fax:(604) 873-9686 E-mail: [email protected]

Pacific Northwest Songwriters Association Box 98564, Seattle, WA 98198 (206) 824-1568

Pacific Songwriters' Association (PSA) Box 15433, 349 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, BC V6B 5B2 CANADA, (604) 876-SONG - Fax:(604) 685-5844

Pittsburgh Songwriters Association 408 Greenside Ave., Canonsburg, PA 15317 (412) 745-9497

Portland Songwriters Association 1920 N. Vancouver, Portland, OR 97227, (503) 727-9072

Red River Songwriters Association P.O. Box 412, Ft. Towson, OK 74735

Rhode Island Songwriters' Association (RISA) P.O. Box 301, Harmony, RI 02829-0301 (401) 949-4181 or 728-6023 - Fax:(401) 949-5987

Rocky Mountain Music Association Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop, Suite 210, Denver, CO 80222 phone (303) 623-6910

Santa Barbara Songwriters' Guild Box 22, Goleta, CA 93116 (805) 967-8864

SESAC Inc. 421 W. 54th St., New York, NY 10019 (212) 586-3450 OR 55 Music Square East, Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 320-0055

Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) 41 Valleybrook Dr., Don Mills, Ontario, M3B 2S6 CANADA (416) 445-8700 or (800) 55SOCAN - Fax:(416) 445-7108

SODRAC Inc. Victoria Square, Suite 420, 759, Montreal, PQ, H2Y 2J7 CANADA (514) 845-3268 - Fax:(514) 845-3401 Contact: Membership Department: Robert Hurtubise

Songwriters & Lyricists Club, c/o Robert Makinson Box 23304, Brooklyn, NY 11202-0066

Songwriters Association of Washington 1413 K. St., N.W., First Floor, Washington, DC 20005, (301) 654-8434

The Songwriters Guild of America 1500 Harbor Blvd. Weehawken, NJ 07087-6732, (201) 867-7603 OR on the West Coast: Suite 317, 6430 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028, (213) 462-1108, OR in Nashville: 1222 16th Av., S., Nashville, TN 37203, (615) 329-1782

Songwriters of Oklahoma P.O. Box 4121, Edmond, OK 73083-4121 (405) 348-6534

Songwriters Of Wisconsin P.O. Box 874, Neenah, WI 54957-0874 (414) 725-1609

Southwest Virginia Songwriters Association P.O. Box 698, Salem, VA 24153 (703) 864-7043

The Southeast Virginia Songwriters Association, P.O. Box 698, Salem, VA Contact: Warren Kurtz, Publicity Chairman - (540) 387-7541 or Pat Phister, Vice President - (540) 929-5071

The Tennessee Songwriters Association Box 2664, Hendersonville, TN 37077-2664, (615) 969-5967 or (615) 824-4555

Texas Music Association Box 2664, Austin, TX 78768, (512) 441-7111

Toronto Musicians Association 101 Thorncliffe Park Dr., Toronto, Ontario, M4H 1M2 CANADA (416) 421-1020 - Fax: (416) 421-7011

Treasure Coast Songwriters Assn. (TCSA) P.O. Box 7066, Port St. Lucie, FL 34985-7066, (407) 879-4779 - Fax: (407) 879-1947

Tulsa Songwriters Association, Inc. P.O. Box 254, Tulsa, OK 7401-0254, (918) 665-3334

Utah Songwriters Association (USA) P.O. Box 571325, Salt Lake City, UT 84157, (801) 596-3058

Vermont Songwriters Association RD 2 Box 277, Underhill, VT 05489, (802) 899-3787

Victory Music P.O. Box 7515, Bonney Lake, WA 98390, (206) 863-6617

The Virginia Organization of Composers and Lyricists P.O. Box 34606, Richmond, VA 23234, (804) 733-5908

Washington Area Music Association 1690 36th St. NW, Washington, DC 20007, (202) 338-1134 - Fax: (703) 237-7923

Western North Carolina Songwriter's Assoc. Inc. P.O. Box 72, Alexander, NC 28701 (704) 683-9105

TAXI >>>> THIS IS A GOOD ONE for promoting your songs but not cheap 21450 Burbank Blvd.,Suite 307,

Woodland Hills,CA 91367 (818) 888-2111 Fax: (818) 884-4151 Website: http://www.taxi.com
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Appendix 2: PERFORMING RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS

You need these guys to get paid for your songs, and > Best Of All < most are FREE or charge very little to join. Get the information on all the Performing Rights Organizations in the world > right here in Appendix 2. I highly recommend that you visit the website of the Performing Rights Organization in your own Country that you wish to join to get their latest updates and new information they offer that may not be listed here.

B.M.I. United States Of America INTERNET: http://www.bmi.com/ What BMI is not: BMI is not: a record company a music publisher a concert promoter a booking agent a personal management company or a partridge in a pear tree What BMI is:

BMI is: A music performing rights organization A company that represents songwriters even if they also happen to be recording artists. We also represent music publishers. a company that collects money from people who use music in the course of their business and then pays that money to the writers and publishers of the songs they use. You should know that people like everclear, foo fighters, shania twain, bush, silverchair, alanis morissette, seal, k.d. lang, blues traveler, sheryl crow, live, des'ree, sarah mclachlan, and jimmy buffett, to name just a few, trust us with their money, not only because we're the best at what we do, but because they know we care about their music. BMI has always been about music. Back in 1940, when your grandparents may have been about your age, BMI was founded because the people who were writing blues, rhythm & blues, country, Latin and all the other native American musics couldn't get paid when their songs were played on the radio. We signed them up and, within a dozen years or so, their music evolved into what we still call rock music, whether its metal or alternative or goth-rock or rock en espanl and what you hear everyday on the radio, television, in the movies, in the malls, restaurants and gyms and the discos. Actually, we represent writers of all kinds of music, from polka to salsa, from klezmer to zydeco, from country to concert, from bossa nova to rhumba, from reggae to rap -- and even the macarena. We also collect money for, and distribute money to, organizations like ours around the world. When Ace of Bases's music gets played in the U.S., we collect the money here, send it to the performing rights organization in Sweden called STIM and STIM pays Ace of Base. If Garbage's CD gets played in England, PRS in London collects the money, sends it to us and we pay Garbage ... not literally, of course. So, BMI's business is twofold. On one hand we sign writers and publishers to represent their music around the world. On the other hand, we sign license agreements with businesses in the U.S. in order to pay the writers and publishers for the use of their music. And, what we try hardest to do, is have a personal relationship with all of them. Where Is BMI? BMI>>>> New York 320 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 (212) 586-2000 Nashville

10 Music Square East Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 401-2000 Los Angeles 8730 Sunset Blvd. 3rd Flr West Los Angeles, CA 90069 (310) 659-9109 London, 79 Harley House, Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5HN, ENGLAND, 011-4471-935-8517
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ASCAP United States Of America INTERNET: http://www.ascap.com/ WHAT ASCAP IS THE BASICS ... ASCAP is the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, a membership association of over 68,000 composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. ASCAP's function is to protect the rights of its members by licensing, collecting, and distributing royalties for the public performances of their copyrighted works. These royalties are paid to members based on surveys of performances of the works they wrote or published. EVERY KIND OF MUSIC ... ASCAP's repertory includes pop, rock, rap, hip hop, alternative, film and television music, gospel, Latin, country, folk, jazz, R&B, new age, theater, cabaret, symphonic and concert - the entire spectrum of music. A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR THOSE WHO CREATE AND THOSE WHO UTILIZE MUSIC ASCAP's customers encompass all those who want to publicly perform copyrighted music, such as a radio station, a television station or a concert hall, and, under the U.S. Copyright Law, must have the permission of the copyright owner. It would be virtually impossible for music creators to monitor all the

possible places their works could be performed to make sure they are being paid the royalties due to them. It would be just as difficult for music customers to seek permission from the numerous songwriters, composers and publishers of every work they want to play. As a clearinghouse, ASCAP provides a service to the creators, the customers and, ultimately, the public. ASCAP also has agreements with about 45 societies performing similar functions around the world. We license the works of their members in the U.S. and they license the works of our members in their territories. WHAT ASCAP DOESN'T DO ... ASCAP doesn't license "dramatic" rights, sometimes called "grand" rights. ASCAP members who write musical plays, operas or ballet scores deal directly with producers for the right to perform their works "dramatically." The ASCAP license does authorize non-dramatic performances of songs from dramatic productions. For example, we license the radio or television performance of a song from a Broadway show. ASCAP doesn't license mechanical rights including the right to synchronize music with an audiovisual work, such as a motion picture, video or television program. Mechanical and "synch" rights are granted to producers directly by writers or their publishers. The ASCAP license does cover the performance of film, video and television music when it is broadcast or played in a venue we license. We don't publish music or books, produce recordings or promote the songs of any writer. We don't place songs with publishers or provide legal advice on contracts. We are not a union or an organization of performers, although many of our members are also performers. WHY YOU BELONG AT ASCAP AT ASCAP, YOU BELONG AND YOUR OPINIONS COUNT ... We are the only performing rights organization in the U.S.A. whose Board of Directors is made up entirely of writers and music publishers elected from the membership and by the membership every two years. Writer members elect 12 writers to sit on the Board and publisher members elect 12 publishers. The ASCAP Board understands the needs of the members first-hand and responds to them. They meet regularly to review our operation and set policy. WE COLLECT MORE MONEY from music users than any other performing rights organization in the world. Last year, our revenues were $100 million more than our closest competitor. Every penny we collect, less operating costs, is distributed to our members. More than 80 cents of each dollar we collect goes right back to our members in royalties. Royalty checks go out seven times a year; four distributions cover performances in the United States and three cover foreign performances. WE'RE THE MOST FAIR AND THE MOST OPEN ... Our distribution system is based on fairness and openness. All similar performances are similarly credited. The newest member is treated on the same level as the most established member. And our members are paid based on performances, not who they are. ASCAP members know how they are being paid and we provide full access to information about our survey of performances and their royalties.

ASCAP is the only performing rights organization to hold annual membership meetings (in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville) where members have the opportunity to learn about our operation from the president and staff, to ask questions and to voice concerns. ASCAP provides full financial disclosure to its members and to the public. Again, we are the only U.S. performing rights organization that does this. WE FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS HARDER THAN ANY OTHER GROUP ... ASCAP is and always has been a pioneer in fighting for the rights of music creators in the Congress and in the courts. We lead efforts to protect our members' right to earn a living from their work by actively opposing legislation that is harmful to creators and initiating changes to the Copyright Law that will benefit creators. We always keep you informed of legislative matters that affect you and we encourage your involvement in our efforts. ASCAP also leads in securing rights for our members by actively licensing more music users and negotiating the best licensing fees for our members. ASCAP HELPS NEW WRITERS ... We offer a wide variety of songwriter workshops, showcase programs, scholarships, grants and awards to help writers in the early stages of their careers. HOW YOU GET PAID DIRECTLY AND FAIRLY ... ASCAP's distribution system is based on the fundamental principles of objectivity, fairness and openness. The determining factor in both the writer and publisher distribution systems is the number and kind of performances logged in ASCAP's surveys. The surveys cover performances on AM, FM, and college radio, local and network television, public broadcasting, cable television, airlines, Muzak (and similar background music services), and live performances in symphony and concert halls, colleges and universities, and a wide range of other live venues. INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCES ... There are societies similar to ASCAP in many countries, and ASCAP cooperates with them in a variety of ways. ASCAP licenses and collects for performances in this country for works written by members of more than 45 foreign societies, and they license and collect for performances of our members' works in their territories. ASCAP ALSO OFFERS A SPECIAL AWARDS PROGRAM to compensate writer members whose works are primarily performed in non-surveyed media. THE ASCAP LICENSE ASCAP HAS BEEN THE LEADER in the music licensing field for decades. Any customer who performs copyrighted musical works in public, and whose performances are not specifically exempt under the

Copyright Law, needs a license from ASCAP or from the members whose works the customer wishes to perform. ASCAP'S CUSTOMERS OR LICENSEES INCLUDE the major television networks, local television, cable television, radio stations, public broadcasters, colleges and universities, taverns and restaurants, background music services, private clubs, hotels, conventions and trade shows, concert halls and concert presenters, dance halls, shopping centers and malls, theme and amusement parks, airlines, etc. The fees vary widely among the different kinds of customers. For example, a local radio station will pay a lower fee than a television network. A neighborhood tavern pays a lot less than a Las Vegas hotel. MOST CUSTOMERS PAY AN ANNUAL LICENSE FEE to ASCAP for the right to use any or all of the members' musical works. They are not required to account separately or pay for each work performed. And if any customer believes ASCAP's fees are too high, a federal court in New York is available to determine a reasonable fee for that customer's ASCAP license. AS NEW VENUES AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS for music arise, ASCAP is in on the ground floor, seeking to license them on behalf of our members. WORKSHOPS, SHOWCASES & AWARDS ASCAP IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE CREATORS OF MUSIC THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREERS ... ASCAP membership offices, located all across the country, offer you a wealth of helpful services. Staffed with people who love music and know the industry, they support you every step of the way: by presenting valuable workshops in film scoring, country, pop, R&B, gospel, musical theater, jazz, latin and other genres to help you refine your craft when you're just starting out; by sponsoring attention-grabbing showcases that give you the opportunity to perform your material live before an audience of invited music industry representatives; by keeping you informed with news that is important to your career through regular membership meetings and publications; and, ultimately, by providing you with a tremendous resource of information and guidance as your career progresses. ONCE YOU'VE MADE IT, ASCAP TAKES PRIDE IN HONORING YOUR SUCCESS ... In the fields of R&B, pop, Latin music, country, and film and television music, ASCAP annually awards its writer and publisher members who deserve special ecognition. Other awards are presented for great achievement, such as the ASCAP Founders Award, given to those members who have made a significant impact in the history of music, and the ASCAP Masters Medallion, which is awarded to members who show a mastery of all the elements of leadership in the music world. THE ASCAP FOUNDATION EXISTS to provide opportunities for the professional development of ASCAP members at all stages of their careers, and to provide access to music and music education. Through a combination of its own projects and grants to outside organizations, the foundation accomplishes its goals by giving grants to young composers and songwriters, recognizing the achievements of established

creators, encouraging the cultural education of students, providing communities with access to music, developing services necessary to music creators, and much, much more. The foundation is supported by contributions, bequests and grants from ASCAP members and the general public. For further information about the ASCAP Foundation call (212) 621-6219. FOR INFORMATION ON ASCAP SPONSORED EVENTS NEAR YOU contact your local membership office. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME YOU MAY OBTAIN A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION by contacting any of our offices. YOU CAN JOIN AS A WRITER, A PUBLISHER OR BOTH if you meet the eligibility requirements. TO BECOME A WRITER MEMBER, you need either a commercially recorded musical composition or one for which sheet music has been made available for sale in a regular commercial edition; a musical work available on rental; or a musical composition performed in media licensed by ASCAP, including radio stations, TV stations and live venues. TO BECOME A PUBLISHER MEMBER, you need to be regularly engaged in the music publishing business or have works which are regularly performed by the Society's licensees. A publisher applicant who meets the same requirements as those for writers would be eligible for publisher membership. TO JOIN, SEND PROOF OF YOUR ELIGIBILITY, such as a commercially released CD, record or tape; a film or TV cue sheet; or a letter confirming a performance in an ASCAP licensed venue, along with a signed application for membership to any ASCAP membership office. IF YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE for full writer membership, you can become an associate writer member. All you need is at least one work written and registered with the Copyright Office. THERE IS NO INITIATION FEE FOR JOINING. Annual dues have not increased since ASCAP was founded back in 1914: dues are still only $10 for writers and $50 for publishers. YOUR MEMBERSHIP WILL PASS ON to your surviving spouse, children, and/or their estates until the copyrights expire, and they will continue to receive royalties - just like living members. The survivors or estate of a deceased writer who was not a member may also apply for membership. ASCAP WILL ALSO COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE home taping royalties in accordance with the Audio Home Recording Act for writer and publisher members who wish ASCAP to do so.

Where Is ASCAP? ASCAP Member Services: (800) 95-ASCAP ASCAP - New York One Lincoln Plaza New York, NY 10023 Tel: (212) 621-6000 Fax: (212) 724-9064 ASCAP - Los Angeles 7920 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90046 Tel: (213) 883-1000 Fax: (213) 883-1049 ASCAP - London 8 Cork Street London W1X1PB Tel: 011-44-171-439-0909, Fax: 011-44-171-434-0073 ASCAP - Nashville Two Music Square West Nashville, TN 37203 Tel: (615) 742-5000 Fax: (615) 742-5020 ASCAP - Midwest 1608 W. Belmont Avenue, Suite 200

Chicago, IL 60657 Tel: (312) 472-1157 Fax: (312) 472-1158 ASCAP - Puerto Rico 1519 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 505 Santurce, PR 00909 Tel: (809) 725-1688 Fax: (809) 721-1190 ASCAP - Atlanta (Not a Membership Office) 3350 Cumberland Circle, Suite 1890 Altanta, GA 30339 Tel: (770) 661-3470

SESAC United States Of America INTERNET: http://www.SESAC.com/ SESAC, Inc., is a performing rights organization, with headquarters in Nashville and offices in New York and London. What is a "performing rights organization"? Bill Velez, President and Chief Operating Officer of SESAC, answers: "Good question. Performing rights organizations, such as SESAC, are businesses designed to represent songwriters and publishers and their right to be compensated for having their music performed in public. By securing a license from SESAC, for example, music users (i.e., television and radio stations, auditoriums, restaurants, hotels, theme parks, malls, funeral homes, etc.) can legally play any song in the SESAC repertory.

Without a license from a performing rights organization, music users are in danger of copyright infringement." How does SESAC represent songwriters and publishers? Pat Rogers, Senior Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, says: "When a songwriter or publisher affiliates with SESAC, SESAC then represents the right for that music to be played in public. Songwriters and publishers are paid royalties based on how much their songs are played. The system required to compute compensation is based on many factors, including music trade publication chart activity, broadcast logs, computer database information, and monitoring." How do music users secure licenses from SESAC? Pat Collins, Senior Vice President, Licensing, answers: "In order to comply with the U.S. copyright law, any establishment that plays copyrighted music is legally required to secure permission to use copyrighted music, whether in a live performance or by mechanical means. A music user can do this by securing licenses from the three performing rights organizations recognized by the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976: one of which is SESAC. Getting a SESAC license ensures the music user of complying with the copyright law and also of having access to SESAC's diversified repertory, worry-free. "A SESAC license can be obtained by contacting the company's headquarters (toll free number: 1-800-826-9996) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time. License fees are based on a series of determinants, depending on the type of establishment." Tell me about SESAC Crystal Caviness, Manager, Corporate Communications, gives some background: "SESAC was founded in 1930, making it the second oldest performing rights organization in the United States. SESAC's repertory, once limited to European and gospel music, has diversified to include today's most popular music, including dance hits, rock classics, the best of Latina music, the hottest jazz, the hippest country and the coolest contemporary Christian music. "SESAC's corporate headquarters is located in the heart of Music Row in Nashville. The two-story building with a contemporary glass design houses all of the company's divisions, from creative to licensing to administration. A second office in the Hit Factory Building in New York City is home to creative department representatives, broadcast licensing, and Sesac Latina, the rights organization in the U.S. devoted solely to Spanish-language music. SESAC has just established an office in London to enhance the company's international presence. "If the phrase 'quality vs. quantity' ever mattered, SESAC is the place. While SESAC is the smallest of the three U.S. performing rights organizations, the company believes its size is its largest advantage. SESAC

prides itself in developing individual relationships with both songwriters and publishers. "Licensees benefit from the intimate atmosphere, with a licensing staff dedicated to meeting the needs of music users quickly and satisfactorily. And because our repertory concerns itself only with quality copyrights, the music user doesn't have to sift through the millions of infrequently-used copyrights common to other performing rights organizations to access the usable copyrights." Who are some of the artists who perform SESAC music? Hunter Williams, Senior Director, Royalty Administration, shares a partial list: "Over the years there have been thousands and thousands of artists who have performed SESACaffiliated songs. A handful of names that you might recognize include Elvis, Cassandra Wilson, Jim Brickman, Ru Paul, Eric Clapton, Reba McEntire, Luciano Pavorotti, Bette Midler, Paul Shaffer, and U2." How can I become a SESAC affiliate? Timothy Fink, Writer/Publisher Relations Representative, explains the process: "Unlike the other performing rights organizations, SESAC has a selective process by which to affiliate songwriters and publishers, resulting in affiliates who have personal relationships with the SESAC staff. SESAC's creative staff works with songwriters to develop and perfect their talents. "Then feel free to contact a writer/publisher affiliate representative in our Nashville office at (800) 8269996 or New York office at (212) 586-3450."

SOCAN (Canada) INTERNET: http://www.socan.ca/ What is SOCAN? SOCAN is the not-for-profit Canadian society that administers the performing right in musical works through an assignment of these rights by the copyright owners. It would be impossible for the individual composer, lyricist or songwriter to keep track of the millions of public performances by thousands of users across Canada and abroad. Similarly, a music user would find it impossible, and prohibitively costly, to obtain the permission of each of the hundreds of thousands of copyright owners from Canada and abroad each time he or she wished to perform or authorize someone else to perform music. Enter SOCAN, the labor-saving intermediary between the copyright owner and the music user. It grants music users permission in the form of licences to perform all of the music in its repertoire, which includes

the Canadian music assigned to it by its members and the music assigned to it by foreign performing rights societies. SOCAN's Statement of Principles includes a strong mandate to protect, preserve and promote the rights of music creators under the guidance of a Board of Directors made up of SOCAN members who are elected by their fellow members. As well, SOCAN is dedicated to improving the status of its membership and copyright laws on both national and international levels. SOCAN History SOCAN was formed in 1990 when the two previous Canadian performing rights societies, Composers, Authors and Publishers Association of Canada (CAPAC) and the Performing Rights Organization of Canada (PROCAN), merged their operations to form a single entity. CAPAC was established in 1925 by the Performing Right Society (U.K.) and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (U.S.) before it changed its name and became an independent Canadian organization in 1963. Similarly, PROCAN began as BMI Canada Limited in 1940 when it was formed by Broadcast Music, Inc. of the United States to license its repertoire in Canada. It was activated in 1947 to work for Canadian composers, lyricists, songwriters and publishers. In 1976 BMI Canada became an independent Canadian not-for-profit society, changing its name to PROCAN the next year to reflect the corporate change. Increasing awareness and challenges facing copyright in the modern world and the subsequent analysis of the duplication in the operations of PROCAN and CAPAC led to the formation of a single society: SOCAN. Through SOCAN, music users need now apply for only a single licence. It is also no longer necessary to pay fees to two performing right societies. The differences in the CAPAC and PROCAN tariffs were eliminated and a single set of SOCAN tariffs now exists. Program and cue sheet submissions and analysis need not be duplicated. Canadian music creators are no longer split into two groups but are part of a single society that is able to speak with a strong, unified voice on behalf of its members and on behalf of those members of foreign affiliated societies around the world. SOCAN is guided by the composers, lyricists, songwriters and music publishers it represents. The Board, elected by members every two years, consists of eighteen members: nine composers/ lyricists/ songwriters and nine music publishers. Board members represent the regions of Canada, French- and English-language, and popular and concert musical styles. Its initial Board of Directors was declared elected at its first Board meeting on June 13, 1990, in Toronto. Prior to 1990 both CAPAC and PROCAN had separate offices in Vancouver and Montreal. These merged into new SOCAN locations in 1990. Offices are also located in Edmonton, Alberta, and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. In March, 1991, the Toronto staff moved into the new Head Office in Don Mills, Ontario.

The Membership Process Composer, lyricist and songwriter applicants must meet at least one of the following conditions to be considered for membership in the Society (details regarding these criteria must be provided in the application for membership). Your music is published by a person or company that carries on business as a music publisher; Your music was recorded by a person or company that carries on business as a record company; Your music has been publicly performed and that performance is licensed by SOCAN (i.e. on radio, television or in a live setting). An applicant for publisher membership must establish, by contract, that it has been assigned one of the following: At least five copyright musical works written or co-written by a SOCAN member or by a Canadian; At least one musical work that has been featured on a commercial recording. A one-time $50.00 fee (plus GST) for all publisher applicants is payable at the time the signed agreements are returned to SOCAN. Once accepted as a member of SOCAN, the publisher will be required to provide a copy of its official business registration. SOCAN advises that the publisher does a name check with SOCAN's Member Services Department before registering the company, in order to check for duplicate names in use by other members of performing rights societies worldwide. Upon membership with the Society, the publisher should be prepared to provide copies of agreements with composers, and, when necessary, subpublishing and co-publishing agreements. Where is SOCAN ? SOCAN office phone numbers: Dartmouth (902) 464-7000 or 1 800 707-6226 Edmonton (403) 468-0905 or 1 800 517-6226 Montreal (514) 844-8377 or 1 800 797-6226 Toronto (416) 445-8700 or 1 800 557-6226 Vancouver (604) 699-5569 or 1 800 937-6226 SOCAN Office Addresses HEAD OFFICE 41 Valleybrook Drive

Don Mills, Ontario M3B 2S6 Tel. (416) 445-8700 or 1 800 55 SOCAN Fax (416) 445-7108 SOCAN EDMONTON 8704 - 51 Avenue, Suite 104 Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5E8 Tel. (403) 468-0905 or 1 800 51 SOCAN Fax (403) 468-1058 SOCAN QUEBEC 600 Blvd. de Maisonneuve West Suite 500 Montreal, Quebec H3A 3J2 Tel. (514) 844-8377 or 1 800 79 SOCAN Fax (514) 849-8446 SOCAN DARTMOUTH 45 Alderney Drive Suite 802, Queen Square

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N6 Tel. (902) 464-7000 or 1 800 70 SOCAN Fax (902) 464-9696 SOCAN WEST COAST DIVISION 1201 West Pender St., Suite 400 Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 2V2 Tel. (604) 669-5569 or 1 800 93 SOCAN Fax (604) 688-1142 E-Mail: [email protected]
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APRA Australia INTERNET: http://www.apra.com.au/ ABOUT APRA - WHAT WE DO Virtually all composers who have contributed to the growth of Australian and New Zealand music are members of the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). The Association's membership of more than 20,000 includes such luminaries as Merril Bainbridge, Neil and Tim Finn, Tina Arena, Nick Cave, Carl Vine and Peter Sculthorpe. APRA was established in 1926 to protect and administer the performing right granted to writers of music under the Copyright Act of 1912. Its establishment followed the formation of similar bodies around the world. In 1968 the Australian Copyright Act was completely overhauled, as had occurred six years earlier in New Zealand. The old concept of a "performing right" was then replaced by the recognition of the rights of public performance, broadcasting and diffusion (eg cable broadcasting). The central idea underlying APRA's existence is that, on the one hand it would be impossible for authors,

composers and publishers to license and collect royalties for all the performances and broadcasts of their work. On the other hand, it would be similarly unrealistic to expect broadcasters and businesses using copyright music to obtain permission from individual copyright owners. The only way in which the rights can be respected and remunerated is through collective administration. APRA licenses music users and forwards the licence fees to APRA members in the form of royalties. The Association does not, however, just represent Australian and New Zealand writers. Under reciprocal agreements with collecting societies around the world, APRA also represents in Australia the performing rights of virtually all foreign composers. This comprehensive representation enables broadcasters and other music users to obtain a licence from APRA for all the music they are likely to perform. In the 1995/96 financial year, APRA collected in excess of $63M of which 87 cents in every dollar was distributed to music copyright owners. The royalties distributed to members and to the members of affiliated societies are based on the extent of the use of the music by APRA licensees. For most Association members, APRA is a very important source of income. As one member said: "Without my half yearly cheque I could not possibly continue being a full-time songwriter and not have to take other work to support myself and my family." Joining APRA - Membership Criteria You can join APRA if you compose music, lyrics or both and satisfy all the following criteria: you are the original creator of a musical work your work is publicly performed or broadcast you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident you are not currently a member of another performing right society. Membership is not open to musicians unless they are also composers. Membership is on an individual basis. If you write musical works with another person, he or she will also need to apply for membership. You do not need to be published to become a member. Why Should I Join? You are entitled to a royalty every time your music is played or broadcast in public. Therefore it's in your financial interest to join APRA if your music is performed in public - for example at pubs, clubs, festivals and concerts - or broadcast on radio or TV. APRA does collectively what would otherwise be impossible for writers or music users (licensees) to do on an individual basis. We license music users and forward the licence fees to our members - the creators

of the music - in the form of performing right royalties. Through reciprocal arrangements with performing right societies world-wide, APRA can also collect royalties for you when your music is played overseas. These arrangements essentially give Australian writers the same benefits as local writers in many countries. Royalty payment is however subject to the existing copyright law in each country and the individual policies of the affiliated societies. There are other less tangible benefits to joining APRA. As a member, you have the support of the Association's Member Services Department. Staffed by a professional team who know the industry, the Department can provide expert advice on the issues that affect you and your career. You'll also be able to participate in a range of member activities including seminars, awards and industry showcase events. How to Join Joining APRA is easy and doesn't cost anything. Just email the APRA office in your state and we'll send out a membership information pack. Mechanical Royalties While APRA can collect royalties when your music is publicly performed and broadcast, you still need to make arrangements for the collection of mechanical royalties. These royalties are legally payable when your music is recorded by another band on tape or CD, used in a film soundtrack or produced as sheet music. You have several options: If you are published, your publisher will collect the royalties generated and forward them to you. If you are unpublished, then you may collect the royalties directly from whoever paid for the recording. In most cases this will be a record company. If you are unpublished and a full writer member of APRA, then you may complete an exclusive agency agreement which will enable the Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners' Society (AMCOS) to collect these royalties on your behalf. AMCOS usually deals only with record companies, publishers and overseas mechanical collection societies. AMCOS is not set up to deal directly with hundreds of individual writers so AMCOS treats APRA as it would a publisher. APRA in turn communicates directly with the writers and distributes their royalties to them. AMCOS deducts a fee of approximately 15% for the royalties collected though rates may vary in accordance with fees deducted by overseas societies. APRA does not deduct a second time from these royalties. It is a service provided to our unpublished members. If you are unpublished and would like APRA/AMCOS to collect your mechanical royalties, please contact our Writer Services Department. As part of the agency agreement, you will need to supply a list of current releases detailing titles, record company label, performer, catalogue number, territory and release date. ABOUT APRA - CONTACT DETAILS

APRA has five offices in Australia and an office in New Zealand. Each office handles both licensing and membership matters. Where Is APRA? * Head Office 1A Eden St Crows Nest NSW 2065 Tel: 02 9935 7900 Fax: 02 9935 7999

APRA < Branch Offices > * Victoria * 46 MacFarlan St South Yarra VIC 3141 Tel: 03 9820 0200 Fax: 03 9820 2233

* Queensland * Suite 14, 36 Agnes St Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 Tel: 07 3257 1007 Fax: 07 3257 1113

* South Australia * Suite 9, 30 Kensington Rd

Rose Park SA 5067 Tel: 08 8331 7621 Fax: 08 8364 5340 * Western Australia * Level 3, 36 Kings Park Rd West Perth WA 6005 Tel: 08 9322 4108 Fax: 08 9321 3660

* New Zealand * 92 Parnell Rd Auckland NZ Tel: NZ 379 0638 Fax: NZ 649 379 3205
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GEMA Germany INTERNET: http://www.gema.de/ GEMA is the oldest, best-known and economically the most important collecting society in Germany. Its name is a clear indication of is field of activities: "Gesellschaft fr musikalische Auffhrungs- und mechanische ervielfltigungsrechte (Society for Musical Performing Rights and Mechanical Reproduction Rights)". GEMA understands its function in the broad sense: it not only acts as a collecting society, but also stands up nationally, nternationally and in the EC for the legal advancement of copyright, which in economic terms represents the other side of intellectual property. GEMA was founded in 1903. The composer Richard Strauss is considered to be the founding member of GEMA.

The legal basis for all the collecting societies in Germany is the 1965 copyright administration law. The main reason for this legal framework in Germany is the virtual monopoly of collecting societies in the respective fields: e. g. in GEMA's case the field of music. In order to avoid the risk of GEMA abusing its monopoly status, it is subject to strict supervision and controls by the President of the German Patent Office, who attends all the Board of Supervisors' meetings, by the Bundeskartellamt (Federal Antitrust Office) as well as by the Cartel Supervisory Body of the EC Commission. Under German law GEMA has a double contractual obligation: It is obliged to admit all composers, lyricists and music publishers and must conclude agreements with all users of music. Where Is GEMA? Postanschrift: Postfach 30 12 40 10722 Berlin Telefon: (030) 212 45-00 Telefax: (030) 212 45-950 Postanschrift: Postfach 80 07 67 81607 Mnchen Telefon: (089) 480 03-00 Telefax: (089) 480 03-969
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SABAM Belgian INTERNET: http://www.sabam.be/ What is SABAM? SABAM is the Belgian performing and mechanical rights society "Belgian Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers" (Socit d'Auteurs Belge/Belgische AuteursMaatschappij).

Where Is SABAM? SABAM's address is : Aarlenstr. 75-77 B-1040 BRUSSELS Belgium Phone : (32 2) 286 82 11 Fax : (32 2) 230 05 89 or (32 2) 231 18 00
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TONO Norway INTERNET: http://www.oslonett.no/~tono/tono-eng.html Where Is TONO? Galleri Oslo Tyenbekken 21 PB 9171 Grnland N-0134 OSLO NORWAY Tlf +47 22 17 05 00 Fax +47 22 17 05 50 TONO's E-mail addresses: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] NOPA, the Norwegian society of popular music composers and authors, was founded in 1937. The concept of "popular music" comprises jazz, ight music, rock, pop music, brassband music, folk music, ballads etc. The purpose of the society is to safeguard the members' artistic, financial, social and organizational interests, and to promote interest in Norwegian popular music and lyrics. By 1 Nov 1994 NOPA has 373 members and is headed by a board of 7 members:

Sigurd Jansen, president Alfred Nss, vice president Arne Bendiksen Robert Levin Sigmund Groven Steinar Ofsdal Casino Steel NOPA-NYTT is the name of the periodical (yearly edition) of the society. NOPA awards the prizes for the "Work of the Year - Music" and the "Work of the year -Lyrics". P.O.box 9171 Grnland , N-0136 Oslo , Phone +47 22 17 96 69, Fax +47 22 17 25 60

(Netherlands) INTERNET: http://193.79.208.34/

Other Performing Rights Societies

Numbers indicate > 1) Administered by SACEM (France) 2) Administered by PRS (United Kingdom) 3) Administered by BUMA (The Netherlands) ACAM: Costa Rica MACP: Malaysia (2) ACDAM: Cuba

MCSC: China ACUM: Israel MCSK: Kenya (2) AEPI: Greece MCSN: Nigeria (2) AGADU: Uruguay MCT: Thailand AKM: Austria MESAM: Turkey (1) AMAR: Brazil MUSAUTOR: Bulgaria APA:

Paraguay OMDA: Madagascar (1) APDAYC: Peru ONDA: Algeria APRA: Australia and New Zealand OSA: Czechoslovakia ARTISJUS: Hungary PRS: United Kingdom ASCAP: United States RAO: Russia BCDA: Congo (1) SABAM: Belgium

BGDA: Republic of Guinea (1) SACEM: France BMDA: Morocco (1) SACERAU: Egypt (1) BMI: United States SACM: Mexico BSDA: Senegal (1) SACVEN: Venezuela BUBEDRA: Benin (1) SADAIC: Argentina BUCADA: Central Africa (1) SADEMBRA:

Brazil BUMA: The Netherlands SAMRO: South Africa BUMDA: Republic of Mali SAYCO: Columbia BURIDA: Ivory Coast SBACEM: Brazil CASH: Hong Kong SCD: Chile CHA: Taiwan SESAC: United States CISAC: International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers

SGAE: Spain COMPASS: Singapore (2) SIAE: Italy COSGA: Ghana SICAM: Brazil COSOMA: Malawi SLPRS: Sri Lanka (2) COTT: Trinidad (2) SOCINADA: Cameroon (1) EAU: Estonia SOKOJ: Yugoslavia FILSCAP:

Philippines SONECA: Zaire (1) GEMA: Germany SOZA: Slovakia HDS: Croatia SPA: Portugal IMRO: Ireland STEF: Iceland IPRS: India (2) STIM: Sweden JASRAC: Japan SUISA: Switzerland

JUSAUTOR: Bulgaria TEOSTO: Finland KCI: Indonesia (3) TONO: Norway KODA: Denmark UBC: Brazil KOMCA: Korea ZAIKS: Poland LATGA: Lithuania ZIMRA: Zimbabwe (2) SOCAN: Canada Numbers indicate > 1) Administered by SACEM (France)

2) Administered by PRS (United Kingdom) 3) Administered by BUMA (The Netherlands)

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Appendix 3:

MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS IN SEARCH OF MATERIAL

A more complete list is available in the book "Songwriter's Market" available at most major book stores. Addresss, Phone Numbers, E-mail addresss, and Web Sites of: MUSIC PUBLISHERS, RECORD PRODUCERS, RECORD COMPANYS, MANAGER/AGENTS This list is current as of this writing. A more complete listing of Music Publishers is included in Appendix 7. Over 675 Publishers.
Please Note: Because business's change their "modus operandi" quite frequently we cannot guarantee that all of these listings are still active at the time of your reading this.

If the listings below do not say (call or write first) THEY WILL accept unsolicited submissions. HOWEVER > I strongly recommend calling or writing first anyway. Submit only the styles of music that are listed, and not more than 3 songs on Cassette, CD or MP3 files, along with lyric sheets. If they like what they hear they will generally contact you and ask you to send them more. Always include your Name, Address and Phone # on all tapes and correspondence. Copyright notice (with year of creation) must also appear on all tapes and/or lyric sheets. Example > 2009 YOUR NAME

A TA Z MUSIC PO Box 1014, St. George VT 85771-1014 phone/fax 435-688-1818 E-mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.acecrazy.com Music: pop, r&b, hip hop, rock, alternative (call or write first)

ABOLONE PUBLISHING 29355 Little Mack, Roseville MI 48066 phone/fax 810-775-6533 E-mail: ruffprod@aol/com WebSite: http://www.members.aol.com/jtrupi4539/index.html

Music: rock, pop, alternative, country

ACTIVATE ENTERTAINMENT 11328 MAGNOLIA Blvd., SUITE 3, HOLLYWOOD CA 91601 Fax: 818-508-1101 Music: Hip-Hop, Rock, Pop

ALCO MUSIC PO Box 18197, Panama City Beach FLORIDA 32417 Music: pop, country

ALLRS MUSIC PO Box 1545, Smithtown NY 11787 phone: 718-767-8995 E-mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.geocities.com/allrsmusic Music: pop, country, gospel, mor, top 40, R & B, film and TV (call or write first)

ALEXANDER SR. MUSIC PMB 364, 7100 Lockwood Blvd, Boardman OH 44512 E-mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.dapentertainment.com Music: jazz, gospel, R & B, film and TV ( write or e-mail first)

ALEXIS, PO Box 532 Malibu, CA 90265 Music: R & B, jazz, MOR, pop, gospel, blues, religious, country

ALIAS JOHN HENRY TUNES 11 Music Sq. E., #101, Nashville TN 37203 phone: 615-259-2012 fax: 615-259-2148 E-mail: [email protected]/BJH

WebSite: http://www.spencemanor.com Music: country, rock, alternative (call or write first)

ALLROCK MUSIC (England) phone: (31) 186-604266 fax: (32) 0186-604366 e-mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.collectorrec.com Music: 50's Rock, rockabilly, country rock (call or e-mail first)

ALLEGHENY MUSIC WORKS 306 Cypress Ave., Johnstown PA 15902 phone: 814-535-3373 e-mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.allghenymusicworks.com Music: country, pop (call or write first)

ALLISONGS INC 1603 Horton Ave., Nashville TN 37212 phone: 615-292-9899 Music: country, pop

Appendix 4

SONGWRITING CONTESTS

A more complete list is available in the book "Songwriter's Market" available at most major book stores. Addresss, Phone Numbers, E-mail addresss, and Web Sites:

AMERICAN SONGWRITER LYRIC CONTEST 1009 17th Ave, Nashville TN

phone: 615-321-6096 or 1-800-739-8712 Website: http://www.americansongwriter.com

BILLBOARD SONG CONTEST PO Box 470306 Tulsa OK 74147-0306 Website: http://www.billboard.com/songcontest

THE JOHN LENNON SONGWRITING CONTEST 459 Columbus Ave, BOX 120, New York, NY 10024 Website: http://www.jlsc.com

Appendix 5

Websites of Interest

Please Note: Websites come and Websites go and Songwriting Websites are no different. Because of that we cannot guarantee that all of these Websites listed are still active at the time of your reading this.

A more complete list is available in the book "Songwriter's Market" available at most major book stores. Website address's related to Songwriting, Lyric Writing, and Music in General

Sites of Interest to Lyricists and Songwriters

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Lyricist.com The Muse's Muse Lyrical Line Just Plain Folks The Writers Write

Newsletters
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The Muse's News The Muse's Muse has a GREAT site for Songwriters Musesmuse.com

Message (Bulletin) Boards and Classifieds

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Muse's Muse Classifieds

Sherrie's Online Songwriting Board

Songwriting Magazines
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American Songwriter

Songwriting Books
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How to turn your words into a successful song

Songwriting Organizations
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Nashville Songwriters Association International

Song Promotion (They will pitch your songs to Industry Professionals for a fee)
G G G G

Taxi SongScope SongPitch Tonos

Songwriting Services (Co-writing, Demos etc.)

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Songsculptor Music Compostion for Lyricists, and Recording and Production Service

Copyright Information (Safe Songwriting)

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Copyright Info in a Nutshell U.S. Copyright Office

Performance Rights Organizations

G G G

ASCAP BMI SESAC H APRA (Austrailia) BUMA (Netherlands) GEMA (Germany) PRS (U.K.) H SABAM (Belgium) SOCAN (Canada) TONO (Norway) Other Mechanical Rights H Harry Fox Agency, Inc. (HFA) - liscensing musical copyrights H Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA) H BIEM (France) MCPS (U.K.) STEMRA (Netherlands) Teosto (Finland) Phone Numbers

Appendix 6

Songwriting Associations

Please Note: Associations come and Associations go and Songwriting Associations are no different. Because of that we cannot guarantee that all of these Associations listed are still active at the time of your reading this.

Baltimore Songwriters Association: developing and promoting songwriting in all genres, providing educational opportunities and serving as a center for the exchange of information between songwriters, publishers and persons involved in music throughout the greater community British Academy of Composers and Songwriters: professional membership organization for UK music writers Center for the Promotion of Contemporary Composers (CPCC): an Internet-based service organization for composers, dedicated to providing a single, comprehensive resource containing opportunities (competitions, faculty openings, grants, etc.), as well as a platform from which members can disseminate information about their own works and activities Chicago Songwriters Collective: providing support and community for for lyricists, musicians and storytellers Connecticut Songwriters Association: a non-profit educational organization dedicated to improving the art and craft of original music and lyrical composition CountryMusicBusiness.com: a resource for country songwriters with a discussion board and evaluation service Country Music Showcase: an educational organization for songwriters, entertainers, musicians, bands and fans. Dedicated to the preservation of acoustical, traditional, old-time, classic, country music, cajun and all of the other 14 art forms of country music Danstar Productions: music to move you - features songs & more from songwriters, Soroca & Allocca

Indianapolis Songwriters Association: a not-for-profit organization created in 1983 to promote the art of songwriting International Songwriters Assocation: founded in 1967, representing songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers throughout the world

Island Songwriter Showcase: dedicated songwriters, lyricists, producers, engineers, performers and DJs with one common goal - to support original music through its workshops and live showcases Louisiana Songwriters Association: a non-profit organization whose mission is perfecting and promoting the songwriting talents in Louisiana Madigan Music Publishing: administers the titles / intellectual properties of Irish songwriter Matt Manning

Memphis Songwriters Association: a non-profit organization founded in 1973 by a group of Memphis songwriters--including Memphis' own Estelle Axton, co-founder of Stax Records--to promote, advance, and help MSA songwriters in the composition of music, lyric and song; to work for better conditions in our profession, and to secure and protect the rights of MSA songwriters Minnesota Association of Songwriters: a nonprofit, member supported community of songwriters and composers from the Midwest. The MAS mission is to inspire, educate and promote the art and craft of songwriting and music composition Moore Professional Songwriters On-Line: addressing the difficulty songwriters experience getting their material heard, MPSOL presents writers and their best material to industry professionals MotownAlumni.com: the home of Motown's Alumni

Music Resource Group: an artist community and home of The Musician's Atlas, the music industry's most widely used resource directory Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI): established in 1967, the world's largest not-forprofit songwriters trade organization National Music Publishers Association: working to interpret copyright law, educate the public about licensing, and safeguard the interests of its members. To insure a fair and orderly market for everyone involved in music publishing, NMPA is dedicated to the protection of music copyright across all media and across all national boundaries Northern California Songwriters Association: an industry leader dedicated to providing the environment, opportunities and tools to nurture, educate, and promote songwriters Pacific Songwriters Workshop: participants have the opportunity to present their songs to other aspiring

and professional writers in this workshop, in a mutual exchange. Critiques are based on the artfulness and craft of a song as well as its marketability. The song, whether commerce or art, though, is the thing, and not its performance PAN's Songwriters Collaboration Network: provides a system for composers and lyricists to locate potential collaborators Philadelphia Songwriters Association: an informal group that comprised of songwriters from throughout the Philadelphia region San Diego Songwriter's Guild: a volunteer-run, non-profit organization offering networking, pitch sessions, live showcases, TAXI membership discounts, and more SingerSongwriter.ws: singer and songwriter resources and interaction

SCALA: Songwriters, Composers And Lyricists Association Songwriters & Poets Critique: is a central Ohio based, non-profit organization, dedicated to the craft of writing songs and poems through critiques, workshops, concerts, demos and more Songwriter's Association of Washington (and) Mid-Atlantic Song Contest: a nonprofit organization for aspiring and professional songwriters The Songwriters Network: career-minded songwriters (in Los Angeles) meet monthly to network and learn about the music business from industry pros. Check out their new monthly showcase Songwriters of the Northwest Guild: providing a supportive environment for Northwest songwriters, to encourage collaboration, and to help songwriters define and pursue their artistic goals Songwriters Resource Network: free online news and education resource for songwriters and lyricists everywhere Singing Wind Hill Music: Hill Country songwriters association creating and presenting music of love and conscience from the heart of Texas Target Top Ten: song writers from every genre including contemporary & traditional, country, pop, gospel and rock. Also offering critiques by staff writers

Via the Fantasy Flight: an organization for songwriters to give practical and emotional support to each other; and pool resources in an industry that seems to be very band oriented

Appendix 7

Over 675 MUSIC PUBLISHERS

Many of which are actively searching for fresh new material

Contact listing information for these Music Publishers and copyright administrating offices, both domestic and foreign, has been obtained from the Music Publishers' Association, the National Music Publishers Association and the Church Music Publishers Association. Many of the Publishers listed here also have e-mail address's and links to their websites. We strongly suggest that you phone, e-mail or snail mail publishers asking permission to submit material before sending anything to them. Also inquire as to what type of material they may be looking for and what their submission policies are. Never send anything out UNSOLICITED. If you do it will most likely be disposed of without even opening.
Please Note: Business's come and Business's go and The Music Publishing Business is no different. Because of that we cannot guarantee that all of these Publishers listed are still in business at the time of your reading this. One more reason that we suggest you phone, e-mail or snail mail

publishers asking permission to submit material before sending anything to them. To find a publisher's entry, click on the appropriate letter of the index below. OR > If you're looking for specific publishers, For Example only Publishers in Nashville you can use your FIND or SEARCH function and type in the word "Nashville" or the area code "615" or the abbreviation for Tennessee (TN). A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z and Misc

A.V.I. Music Publishing Group

10390 Santa Monica Boulevard Address: Suite 210 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Contact: Drew Jessel Telephone: (310) 556-7744 Fax: (310) 556-1331 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.avi-entertainment.com/ Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

ABKCO Music, Inc.

1700 Broadway New York, NY 10019 Contact: Iris Keitel Telephone: (212) 399-0300 Fax: (212) 582-5090 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

A R Editions, Inc.
8551 Research Way Address: Suite 180 Middleton, WI 53562 Contact: Paul Ranzini Telephone: (608) 836-9000 Fax: (608) 831-8200 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.areditions.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association

ATKAQ Music
1300 West Fond du lac Avenue Address: Suite A Milwaukee, WI 53205 Contact: John L. Gee Telephone: (414) 264-8931 Fax: (414) 254-5940
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

A/S Productions, Inc.

Address: Contact: Telephone: Fax:

441 North LaSalle Chicago, IL 60610

Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

J. Aaron Brown & Associates

Address:

1508 16th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212

Contact: Telephone: (615) 385-0022 Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C) Church Music

Publishers' Association

Jerry Abbot Music

140 South Maple Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Contact: Jerry Abbott Telephone: (310) 278-5680
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Abilene Music Inc.

% Songwriters Guild of America Address: 1500 Harbor Boulevard Weehawken, NJ 07087 Contact: Claire Weiss Telephone: (201) 867-7603
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Acuff-Rose Music Publishing, Inc.

Address:

65 Music Square West Nashville, TN 37203

Contact: Amy Crawford Telephone: (615) 726-8300 Fax: (615) 743-1700 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Addax Music Company

3500 West Olive Avenue Address: Suite 1000 Burbank, CA 91505
Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Afterschool Publishing Co.

P.O. Box 14157 Detroit, MI 48214 Contact: Herman Kelly, president Telephone: (313) 571-0363
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Ahab Music
Address:

1707 Grand Avenue Nashville, TN 37212

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Ahia Music

Address:

1509 Ramblewood Avenue Columbus, OH 43220

Contact: Telephone: (614) 451-6439 Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C) Church Music

Publishers' Association

Fred Ahlert Music Corporation

2000 Van Ness Avenue Address: Suite 602 San Francisco, CA 94109 Contact: Fred E. Ahlert Telephone: (415) 922-5794 Fax: (415) 922-1420 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.FredAhlertMusic.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Air Control Music Inc.

685 Lambert Drive, NE Atlanta, GA 30324-4125 Contact: Philip F. Ransom Telephone: (404) 733-5511 Fax: (404) 733-5512
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Air Deluxe Music Group

23 Music Square East Address: #301 Nashville, TN 37203 Contact: Robert W. Berg Telephone: (615) 726-1204 Fax: (615) 726-1203 Email: [email protected]
Website:

Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Alcove Music Publications

P.O. Box 2676 King, NC 27021 Contact: Annette Covington Telephone: (866) 577-3669 Fax: (336) 983-3599 Email: [email protected] Website: http://alcovemusic.50megs.com
Address: Member of:

Alexandria House
Address:

468 McNally Dr. Nashville, TN 37211

Contact: Telephone: Fax: (615) Email: Website: Member of:

781-8767

Alexscar Music
Address:

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C)

3 Liberty Ridge Court Owings Mills, MD 21117 Skip Scarborough

Church Music Publishers' Association

Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.

P.O. Box 10003 Address: 16320 Roscoe Blvd Suite 100. Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003 Contact: David Olsen Telephone: (818) 891-5999

(818) 891-2369 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.alfred.com (C/M/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Member of: Publishers' Association
Fax:

Allaire Music Publications

212 2nd Avenue Bradley Beach, NJ 07720-1159 Contact: Timothy D. Broege Telephone: (732) 988-6188 Fax: (732) 223-5732 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:

William Allen Music, Inc.

P.O. Box 790 Newington, VA 22122 Contact: Ralph Gingery Telephone: (703) 550-2500 Fax: (703) 550-2503
Address: Email: Website: Member of:

Alliance Publications, Inc.

9171 Spring Road Fish Creek, WI 54212-9619 Contact: Joel Blahnik & Anita Smisek Telephone: (920) 868-3100 Fax: (608) 748-4491 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.apimusic.org
Address: Member of:

Alliv Records

1925 Bayou Oaks Harvey, LA 70058 Contact: Donald Coleman Telephone: (504) 368-4644
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Almo/Irving Music
360 North La Cienega Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90048 Contact: Lance Freed Telephone: (310) 289-3500 Fax: (310) 289-4000
Address: Email: Website: Member of:

Alry Publications
P.O. Box 36542 Charlotte, NC 28236 Contact: Amy Rice Blumenthal Telephone: (704) 334-3413 Fax: (704) 334-1143 Email: [email protected] Website: http://members.aol.com/alrypbl/
Address: Member of:

The Madacy Music Group

% 500 Kirts Blvd. Address: P.O. Box 7045 Troy, MI 48007-7045
Contact: Telephone: Fax: (810) 362-5166 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Amazing Music World

P.O. Box 229 New Wilmington, PA 16142-0229 Contact: Charlotte Langen Telephone: (724) 946-2224 Fax: (724) 946-2509 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sheetmusicnow.com Member of:MPA Music Publishers' Association
Address:

American Guild of English Handbell Ringers (AGEHR)

1055 East Centerville Station Road Dayton, OH 45459 Contact: William Griffin Telephone: (513) 438-0085 Fax: (513) 438-0434 Email: [email protected] Website: http://agehr.org Member of:(C/N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

American Hero Music

4550 Alonzo Avenue Encino, CA 91316 Contact: David Mook Telephone: (818) 881-3033 Fax: (818) 881-0100
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

AMSI (Art Masters Studios Inc.)

Lorenz Corporation Address: 501 E. Third Street P.O. Box Dayton, OH 45401-0802 Contact: Reiff Lorenz Telephone: (800) 444-1144
Fax: Email:

[email protected]

Website: Member of:(C)

Anglo-American Music Publishers

P.O. Box 161323 Altamonte Springs, FL 32716-1323 Contact: Eric Fletcher Telephone: (407) 464-9454 Fax: (407) 464-9454 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.worldwidemusiconline.com
Address: Member of:

Annie-Gee Music
8234 South Kingston Ave. Chicago, IL 60617-1908 Contact: Robert Anthony Jones Telephone: (773) 374-2775 Fax: (773) 374-2919
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Another Strong Song

660 4th Avenue Address: Apt. 1R Brooklyn, NY 11232 Contact: Bob Steele Telephone: (718) 965-1936
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Appleyard Music Publishing Co.

53 Main Street Address: P.O. Box 668 Hackensack, NJ 07602

Contact: George Appleyard Telephone: (201) 343-2392 Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

A-R Editions, Inc.

8551 Research Way, Suite 180 Middleton, WI 53562 Contact: James L. Zychowicz Telephone: 608-836-9000x14 Fax: 608-831-8200 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:

Are-Gee-Bee Music, Inc.

A Division of City Sketches, Inc. Address: 3210 Perch Drive Marietta, GA 30060 Contact: Bob Baldwin Telephone: (770) 222-0404 Fax: (770) 222-2225 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.citysketches.com Member of:(M/N) National Music Publishers' Association

Aroun' Town Productions, Inc.

2312 San Jose Las Vegas, NV Contact: Gloria F. Copeland Telephone: (702) 457-3875
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Arsis Press

1719 Bay Street S.E. Washington, DC 20003 Contact: Clara Lyle Boone Telephone: (202) 544-4817
Address: Fax: Email:

www.arsispress.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association

Website:

Artists in Ministry
Address:

905 Rosemary Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Arturo Music Company

4519 Varna Avenue Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Contact: Andres Garcia Telephone: (818) 501-8246 Fax: (818) 501-3647
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Atlan-Dec Music Publishers

2529 Green Forest Court Snellville, GA 30078-4183 Contact: James J. Hatcher Telephone: (770) 985-1686 Fax: (877) 751-5169 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.atlan-dec.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Audigram, Inc.
P.O. Box 22635 Nashville, TN 37202 Contact: Bonnie Ashworth Telephone: (615) 383-8318 Fax: (615) 254-5596 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.jjcale.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Box 1209 Address: 426 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55440-1209 Contact: Rachel Riensche Telephone: (612) 330-3300 Fax: (612) 330-3455
Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Aunt Polly's Pub/Pulleybone Music

P.O. Box 120657 Nashville, TN 37212 Contact: Debbie Miller Telephone: (615) 385-2555
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Gene Autry Music Group

4383 Colfax Avenue Studio City, CA 91604 Contact: Maxine Hansen Telephone: (818) 752-7770 Fax: (818) 752-7779 Email: [email protected]
Address:

Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Avatar Publishing Group

% Silvia's Music Services Address: 514 Pasqual Avenue San Gabriel, CA 91775 Contact: Silvia J. Blach Telephone: (626) 282-4550 Fax: (626) 282-8105
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Azevedo Music
870 East 7145 South Midvale, UT 84047 Contact: Alexis K. de Azevedo Telephone: (801) 566-1065 Fax: (801) 566-1195
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Aztigram Music Ltd.

2000 Town Center Address: Suite 1400 Southfield, MI 48075-1147 Contact: Rick Margitza Telephone: (248) 353-8100 Fax: (248) 353-3981 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association B

B3 Music

31 Gray Montclair, NJ 07042 Contact: Cecil Brooks III Telephone: (201) 744-0984
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

BMX Entertainment Inc.

P.O. Box 10857 Stamford, CT 06904-1857 Contact: Mauris Griffin Telephone: (203) 352-3569 Fax: (203) 325-9555
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Baby Munsta
255 West 108 Street Address: #7C New York, NY 10025 Contact: Kate McGunnigle Telephone: (212) 787-0434
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

The Burt Bachrach Music Group

9320 Wilshire Boulevard Address: Suite 200 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Contact: Shelly Jacob Telephone: (310) 550-1500
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Bad Brains Publishing

52 Carmine Street New York, NY 10014 Contact: Anthony Countey Telephone: (212) 741-3083 Fax: (212) 924-0333 Email: [email protected] Website: http://badbrains.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Ba-Dake Music, LLC

% A. Schroeder International LLC Address: 200 W. 51st Street, Ste 1009 New York, NY 10019 Contact: Abby Schroeder Telephone: (212) 582-8995 Fax: (212) 977-5253
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Baddmoma's Music
14743 Wilfred Detroit, MI 48213 Contact: Cynthia L. Girty Telephone: (313) 371-6779
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Baerenreiter Music Corporation

224 King Street Englewood, NJ 07631 Contact: George Sturm Telephone: (201) 569-2898 Fax: (201) 569-7023
Address:

Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected]

Bagadune Tunes
Address:

P.O. Box 41793 Nashville, TN 37204

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Bahoomba Music
847A Second Avenue Address: Suite 294 New York, NY 10017 Contact: Robert C. Smith Telephone: (718) 591-4382 Fax: (718) 591-4382
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Ballerbach Music
6602 Arbor Meadow Dr. San Antonio, TX 78265 Contact: James Syler Telephone: (210) 698-9738 Fax: (210) 698-1521 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ballerbach.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Balmur Corus Music

Address:

1105 17th AVenue South Nashville, TN 37212

Contact: Jill Napier Telephone: (615) 329-1431 Fax: (615) 321-0240 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Bama Blues Publishing

17350 Perdido Key Drive Pensacola, FL 32507 Contact: Joe Gilchrist Telephone: (904) 492-3407 Fax: (904) 492-8872
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Baptist Sunday School Board

Address:

127 Ninth Avenue N. Nashville, TN 37234

Contact: Telephone: (615) 251-2000 Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C) Church Music

Publishers' Association

Barkloid Publishing
Address:

15026 SE 44th Street Belleview, WA 98006-2418

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

C.L. Barnhouse Company

Box 680 Address: 205 Cowan Ave. West Oskaloosa, IA 52577 Contact: Andrew Clark Telephone: (641) 673-8397 Fax: (641) 673-4718 Email: [email protected] Website: www.walkingfrog.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association

M. Baron Company, Inc.

Address:

Contact: Telephone: Fax: (516) Email: Website: Member of:

P.O. Box 149 Oyster Bay, NY 11771 S. Baron 922-1657

Barton Music Corporation

4200 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 Contact: Jacqueline Sanicola Telephone: (818) 842-5691 Fax: (818) 842-5763 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Barton Rhodes Press

Roger Bourland Address: 1717 N. Ogden Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90046 Contact: Roger Bourland Telephone: (323) 512-8512 Fax: (323) 512-4512 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.yrmusic.com

Member of:

Batroc Music
Address:

2387 Westminster Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Contact: Telephone: (714) 645-3325 Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C) Church Music

Publishers' Association

William H. Bauer, Inc.

PO Box 270 Albertson, NY 11507-0270 Contact: William H. Bauer Telephone: (516) 484-2490
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

John Bava's Music

2751 Greenbrier Dr. NW Cleveland, TN 37312-2222 Contact: Janet Williams Telephone: (423) 614-5091 Fax: (423) 614-0528
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Beasly & Barker Music

Address: Contact: Telephone: Fax:

910 East Kingfield Road Cantonment, FL 32533

Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

P.O. Box 14273 Columbus, OH 43214 Contact: Jeffrey Hamm Telephone: (614) 451-6461 Fax: (614) 451-6627 Email: [email protected] Website: www.beckenhorstpress.com Member of:(C) Church Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Beckie Publishing Co., Inc.

P.O. Box 770208 Memphis, TN 38177-0208 Contact: Linda Lucchesi Telephone: (901) 272-7039 Fax: (901) 272-1003 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Bedroom Tapes Music

Address:

821 Cerritos Avenue #22 Azusa, CA 91702

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Beethoven Music
% ACF Music Group Address: P.O.Box 1770 Hendersonville, TN 37077-1770

Contact: Anthony Gottlieb Telephone: (615) 824-9439 Fax: (615) 824-6691 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Behm House of Music

Address:

2132 Elizabeth Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ 07090

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Bekool Music
Address:

P.O. Box 671008 Dallas, TX 75637-8008

Contact: Telephone: (214) 750-0720 Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C) Church Music

Publishers' Association

Bell & Hyman Productions

Denmark House 37/39 Address: Queen Elizabeth Street London, England
Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Belmont Music Publishers

P.O. Box 231 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Contact: Anne Wirth Telephone: (310) 454-1867 Fax: (310) 573-1925 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.geocities.com/belmontmusic Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Belwin-Mills Publishing Corp.

15800 N.W. 48th Avenue Miami, FL 33014 Contact: David Olsen Telephone: (305) 620-1500 Fax: (305) 621-1094
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(C/N)

Church Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association

K. Benyard Music Company

P.O. Box 38442 Richmond, VA 23231-0642 Contact: Kevin Benyard Telephone: (804) 225-0003
Address: Fax:

[email protected] Website: http://www.kevinbenyard.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Email:

Bill Berends Music Publishing

P.O. Box 1259 Browns Mills, NJ 08015 Contact: Bill Berends Telephone: (609) 893-5132 Fax: (609) 893-2456
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Leonard Bernstein Music Publishing Company

Address: Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

25 Central Park West, #1Y New York, NY 10023 Harry Kraut

Lawrence E. Berry Music

P.O. Box 196 Upper Marlboro, MD 20773-0196 Contact: Lawrence E. Berry Telephone: (301) 574-1350 Fax: (301) 574-5009
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Berrypatch Music
P.O. Box 100882 Montgomery, AL 36110 Contact: Larry & Lynn Berry Telephone: (334) 263-5295
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected] http://users.the-link.net/lynnsong/index.html

The Bicycle Music Company

8075 West Third Street Address: Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Contact: David Rosner Telephone: (323) 938-2266 Fax: (323) 938-5357 Email: [email protected]

Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Big Sky Music

P.O.Box 860 Address: Cooper Station New York, NY 10276 Contact: Jeff Rosen Telephone: (212) 473-5900 Fax: (212) 777-0337
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Terry Billy Music

Address:

632 East 26 Street Brooklyn, NY 11210

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Bixio Music Group Ltd.

% IDM Music Ltd. Address: 111 East 14th Street Ste 140 New York, NY 10003
Contact: Telephone: (212) Fax: (212)

695-3911 967-6284 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.idmmusic.com Member of:(M/N) National Music Publishers' Association

Black Cinderella Productions

Address:

109-21 157 Street Jamaica, NY 11433

Contact: Carole East ; Dean Telephone: (718) 529-0653 Fax: (718) 529-0653 Email: Website: Member of:(N)

Wauchope

[email protected] National Music Publishers' Association

Black Keys Music

28205 Agoura Road Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Contact: Diane Ricci Telephone: (818) 889-1000 Fax: (818) 889-1208
Address: Email: Website: Member of:Church

Music Publishers' Association

Black Squirrel Music, Inc.

Box 346 Kent, OH 44240-0006 Contact: Walter Watson Telephone: (330) 678-8885 Fax: (330) 678-8822 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.BlackSquirrelMusic.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Blackbird Star Music

Address: Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

20821 Shakespeare Dr. Germantown, MD 20876 Ken Salaets, President

[email protected] http://www.geocities.com/blackbirdstarl

Blackmore & Son

Address:

2011 East Vina del Mar Blvd. St. Petersburg, FL 33706

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Blackout Music
c/o Thrill Entertainment Group Address: P.O Box 57090 Hayward, CA 94545 Contact: Phil Arnold Telephone: (510) 727-9299 Fax: (510) 727-9129 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Blendingwell Music, Inc.

P.O.Box 5807 Englewood, NJ 07631-5807 Contact: Norma Dubon Telephone: (201) 969-9990 Fax: (201) 969-9955 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Helene Blue Musique Ltd.

205 West End Avenue Address: Suite 4M New York, NY 10023 Contact: Helene Blue/Peter Poulos Telephone: (212) 724-5900 Fax: (212) 501-0360
Email: Website:

Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Beulah Blue Song

4558 Willis Street Address: Unit 121 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Blue Top Publishing

1100 East Hector Street Address: Suite 392 Conshohocken, PA 19428 Contact: Howard Rosen Telephone: (610) 832-0844 Fax: (610) 832-0807
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Bluewater Music Corporation

P.O. Box 120904 Nashville, TN 37212 Contact: Brownlee Ferguson Telephone: (615) 383-2425
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

BMG Music Publishing, Licensing

(excepting print for gospel) Address: 8750 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Contact: Maribeth Ackerman Telephone: (310) 358-4700 Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C/N) National Music

Publishers' Association

BMG Music Publishing, gospel division

print licensing: BMG Gospel Division Address: 1400 18th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212 Contact: Jan Simenson Telephone: (615) 858-1300 Fax: (615) 858-1330 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Bob-A-Lew Music
5217 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91607 Contact: Ronda Espy Telephone: (818) 506-6331 Fax: (818) 506-4735 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(C/N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Jerry Bock Enterprises

% Robinson Brog Lenwand et al Address: 1345 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10105 Contact: Richard Ticktin Telephone: (212) 603-6308 Fax: (212) 95-2164
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Fred Bock Music Company, Inc.

P.O. Box 570567 Address: 18345 Ventura Blvd., #212 Tarzana, CA 91357-0567 Contact: Val Herman Telephone: (818) 996-6181 Fax: (818) 996-2043 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.fredbockmusiccompany.com Member of:(C/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association

Boelke-Bomart/Mobart Music Publishers

c/o Music Associates of America Address: 224 King Street Englewood, NJ 07631 Contact: George Sturm Telephone: (201) 569-2898 Fax: (201) 569-7023 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:

Bond Mob Publishing

235 West 48th Street New York, NY 10036 Contact: James Bond III Telephone: (212) 459-9446
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Bonded Music
Address: Contact: Telephone: Fax:

P.O. Box 2743 Oak, CA 94602

Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Bongo Boy Music

6143 Morella Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91606 Contact: Steve Reid Telephone: (818) 766-8891 Fax: (818) 508-9026
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.

35 East 21st Street New York, NY 10010 Contact: Frank Korach Telephone: (212) 358-5300 Fax: (212) 358-5303 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.boosey.com (C/M/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Member of: Publishers' Association
Address:

Bosken Music
Address:

2832 Spring Grove Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45225

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Alain Boublil Music Ltd.

1775 Broadway Address: Suite 708 New York, NY 10019 Contact: Stephen Tenenbaum, Mary Ann Wlock Telephone: (212) 246-7203 Fax: (212) 246-7217
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Bouie Publishing Company

5817 Pierce Street Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Contact: Gregory Bradford Telephone: (412) 363-0665
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Bourne Company Music Publishing

5 West 37th Street New York, NY 10018 Contact: Beebe Bourne Telephone: (212) 391-4300 Fax: (212) 391-4306 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.bournemusic.com (C/M/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Member of: Publishers' Association
Address:

Brass Press
Address:

Contact: Telephone: Fax: (813) Email: Website:

12 Clearwater Mall #284 Clearwater, FL 33764 Mr. Steven L. Glover 538-5097

Member of:

BrassHeart Music
256 S. Robertson Blvd. Address: Suite 2288 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Contact: Bunny Hull Telephone: (323) 932-0534 Fax: (323) 937-6884 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.brassheartmusic.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Brazilliance Music Publishing

4104 Witzel Drive Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Contact: Deltra Almeida Telephone: (818) 986-7707 Fax: (818) 986-2600
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Bread 'n Honey

Address:

P.O. Box 3391 Ventura, CA 93006

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Breitkopf & Haertel

Walkmuehlstrasse 52 Address: D 65195 Wiesbaden, DEU Contact: Gottfried Moeckel

Telephone: 49-611-45008-0 Fax: 49-611-45008-59

[email protected] Website: http://www.breitkopf.com Member of:(C) Church Music Publishers' Association

Email:

Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.

Address:

741 Cool Springs Blvd. Franklin, TN 37067

Contact: Telephone: 800-686-2606 Fax: (615) 261-3386

[email protected] Website: http://www.brentwood-bensonmusic.com Member of:(C/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association
Email:

Brichtmark Music, Inc.

200 East 27th Street Address: 10-V New York, NY 10016 Contact: Susan Brailove Telephone: (212) 685-9048
Fax: Email:

[email protected] Publishers' Association

Website: Member of:Music

Bridgeport Music
c/o Jane Peterer Address: P.O. Box 526 Burlington, VT 05402-0526 Contact: Jane Peterer Telephone: (802) 860-7110 Fax: (802) 860-7112 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.jpmc.com Member of:(C) Church Music Publishers' Association

Bright Ray Music

412 Norwich Drive W. Hollywood, CA 90048 Contact: Brian Ray Telephone: (310) 854-6234
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Bright Tunes Music Corp.

7 Sheridan Road Chappaqua, NY 10514 Contact: Maxine Margo Telephone: (914) 241-4529
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Bring It Back Home Music

7510 S. Wabash Chicago, IL 60619 Contact: Calvin Bridges Telephone: (312) 994-3971 Fax: (312) 978-6925
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Broad Horizons Publishing Company

P.O. Box 953 Hauula, HI 96717 Contact: Gordon Broad Telephone: (808) 283-5778 Fax: (808) 293-2460
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Brodt Music Company

1906 Commonwealth Ave. Address: P.O. Box 9345 Charlotte, NC 28299 Contact: Lee E. Northcutt Telephone: (800) 438-4129 Fax: (800) 446-0812 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.brodtmusic.com Member of:(C) Church Music Publishers' Association

Broude Brothers Limited

141 White Oaks Road Williamstown, MA 01267 Contact: Ronald Broude Telephone: (413) 458-8131 Fax: (413) 458-5242 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:

Brown Wright Productions

290 Riverside Drive Address: Suite #1E New York, NY 10025 Contact: Benjamin f. Brown Telephone: (212) 222-7262 Fax: (212) 316-5396
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Albert E. Brumley & Sons, Inc.

100 Albert E. Brumley Parkway Powell, MO 65730 Contact: Sharon Boles or Bob Brumley Telephone: (417) 435-2225 Fax: (417) 435-2227
Address:

[email protected] Website: http://www.brumleymusic.com Member of:(C) Church Music Publishers' Association

Email:

Nathan Brydn Music Company

5834 NE 32nd Place Portland, OR 97211 Contact: Nathan Brydn Telephone: (503) 309-4285 Fax: (503) 287-2778 (Call first) Email: [email protected] Website: http://nrgwrx.hypermart.net Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Buckhorn Music Publishing, Inc.

1022A 18th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212 Contact: Marijohn Wilkin Telephone: (615) 327-4590 Fax: (615) 327-4639
Address: Email: Website: Member of:

Bug Music Inc.

6777 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, CA 90028 Contact: Daniel Bourgoise Telephone: (323) 466-4352 Fax: (323) 466-2366 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.bugmusic.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Burning Bush Music

Address: Contact:

148 Calle Bella Vista Camarillo, CA 93010 Nita Bush

Telephone: (805) 484-3800 Fax: (805) 484-3800 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Butterfly Fuschia Music Co. (BFMC)

P.O. Box 584 Mobile, AL 36601-0584 Contact: Joseph Hill, Pam Hill Telephone: (251) 414-5535 Fax: (251) 414-5535 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association C

C. Alan Publications, LLC

P.O. Box 29323 Greensboro, NC 27429 Contact: Cort McClaren Telephone: (336) 272-3920 Fax: (336) 272-3988 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.c-alanpublications.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

CITW Productions
635 Verda Lane Huntingtown, MD 20639 Contact: Ronnie Carthan Telephone: (410) 414-9459 Fax: (301) 494-0459 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

CPP/Belwin Music

15800 N.W. 48th Ave. Miami, FL 33014 Contact: David Olsen Telephone: (305) 620-1500 Fax: (305) 625-3480
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(C/N)

Church Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association

Cafaro Sound
308 44th Street Union City, NJ 07087 Contact: Timothy Cafaro Telephone: (201) 863-7403
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Cahn Music Company

Address:

704 N. Canon Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 274-7616

Contact: Telephone: (213) Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

Cajual Music, Inc.

1229 N. Branch #218 Chicago, IL 60622 Contact: Curtis Jones Telephone: (312) 642-8008 Fax: (312) 642-8755
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Cambiata Press
c/o Cambiata Enterprises, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 1151 Conway, AR 72032 Contact: Don L. Collins Telephone: (800) 643-9967 Fax: (501) 450-5773 Email: [email protected] Website: http://cambiatapress.com
Member of:

Camerica, Inc.
535 Fifth Avenue Address: Penthouse New York, NY 10017 Contact: Vittorio Benedetto Telephone: (212) 682-8400 Fax: (212) 808-4669
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Glen Campbell Music Group

% Gursey, Schneider & Co., LLP Address: 10351 Santa Monica Blvd. #300 Los Angeles, CA 90025-5007 Contact: Andrea Murray Telephone: (310) 552-0960 Fax: (310) 557-3468 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Canopy Music, Inc.

% Silver Laski & Weisel, P.C. Address: 501 Fifth Avenue, Suite 901 New York, NY 10010
Contact:

Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Cantus Quercus Press

1275 Hendrix Avenue Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Contact: Dr Wilbur Skeels Telephone: 805-497-0400 Fax: 805-494-4250 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cantusquercus.com
Address: Member of:

Capano Music
46 Memorial Avenue Gibbstown, NJ 08027 Contact: Anthony Capano Telephone: (609) 423-1468 Fax: (609) 423-5045
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Carlin America, Inc.

126 East 38th Street New York, NY 10016 Contact: Bob Golden Telephone: (212) 779-7977 Fax: (212) 779-7920 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.carlinamerica.com Member of:(C/N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Catalogue Music

Box 240H Scarsdale, NY 10583 Contact: George Stone Telephone: (212) 246-9600
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

Cat's Bag
45 W. 74th Street Address: #5 New York, NY 10023 Contact: Kathleen Sanders Telephone: (212) 721-3219
Fax: Email:

[email protected] National Music Publishers' Association

Website: Member of:(N)

Cedar Creek Music

44 Music Square East Address: #503 Nashville, TN 37203 Contact: Fred Larry Duncan Telephone: (615) 252-6916 Fax: (615) 327-4204
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Celebrations Unlimited Music Publishers

P.O. Box 30775 Columbus, OH 43230-0775 Contact: Garry A. Cornell Telephone: (888) 667-5446 ; (614) 476-5446 Fax: (614) 476-5470 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.celunlmusic.com
Address: Member of:

Central Juvenile Music

2911 4th Street #112 Santa Monica, CA 90405 Contact: Tadg Galleran Telephone: (310) 314-0402
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected]

Charing Cross Music

1619 Broadway Address: Suite 500 New York, NY 10019 Contact: Eleanor Swan Telephone: (212) 541-7571 Fax: (516) 725-2205 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Chase/Rucker Publishing
3221 DeWitt Drive Los Angeles, CA 90068 Contact: Thomas E. Jones Telephone: (213) 851-9166 Fax: (213) 851-3278
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Cherio Corporation
39 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019 Contact: Bill Porricelli Telephone: (212) 246-5757 Fax: (212) 977-8408
Address:

Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Cherry Lane Music Company

6 E. 32nd St. Address: 11th Floor New York, NY 10016 Contact: Peter W. Primont Telephone: (212) 561-3000 Fax: (212) 683-2040 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.cherrylane.com Member of:(M/N) Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association

Chesky Productions Inc.

355 West 52 Street Address: 6th floor New York, NY 10019 Contact: David Chesky Telephone: (212) 586-7799 Fax: (212) 262-0814 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.chesky.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Chesley Music Corp.

P.O.Box 340 Address: Radio City Station New York, NY 10101 Contact: Morris N. Young Telephone: (212) 227-4714 Fax: (212) 475-6345 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:

Chevis Publishing Corp.

308 West 48th Street New York, NY 10036 Contact: Roquel Billy Davis Telephone: (212) 262-9000 Fax: (212) 262-7040
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Choctaw Music Publishing Co.

224 Ridgedale Drive Jackson, TN 38305 Contact: Buzz Rabin Telephone: (901) 422-4277
Address: Fax: Email:

[email protected] National Music Publishers' Association

Website: Member of:(N)

Choristers Guild
2834 W. Kingsley Rd. Garland, TX 75041 Contact: C. Michael Hawn Telephone: (972) 271-1521 Fax: (972) 840-3113 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.choristersguild.org Member of:(C/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Chris Lane Music

306 Krumville Road Olivebridge, NJ 12461 Contact: Chris Lane Telephone: (914) 657-8597
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Chris-N-Jen Music
P.O. Box 1809 Montclair, NJ 07042 Contact: Horace Ott Telephone: (973) 744-1953 Fax: (973) 744-2804
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Chrisquita Step Music Publishing

716 Lindsey Marked Tree, AR 72365 Contact: Danny Crockett Telephone: (501) 358-2934
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Chrysalis Music Group

8500 Melrose Avenue Address: Suite 207 Los Angeles, CA 90069 Contact: Carrie Villines Telephone: (310) 652-0066 Fax: (310) 652-2024 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Church Publishing Inc.

445 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10016 Contact: Copyright Department Telephone: (800) 242-1918 Fax: (212) 779-3392 Email: [email protected]
Address:

http://www.churchpublishing.org Member of:(C)

Website:

Circular File Music

Address:

24517 Stagg St. West Hills, CA 91304

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Clarus Music, Ltd.

150 Clearbrook Rd. Elmsford, NY 10523 Contact: Selma Fass Telephone: (914) 347-8475 Fax: (914) 347-8603 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.clarusmusic.com
Address: Member of:

Classical Vocal Reprints

3253 Cambridge Avenue Bronx, NY 10463-3618 Contact: Glendower Jones Telephone: (800) 298-7474 ; (718) 601-1959 Fax: (718) 601-1969 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.classicalvocalrep.com
Address: Member of:

Clean Cut Tunes

39 Byram Shore Road Greenwich, CT 06830 Contact: Robert Leinbach Telephone: (203) 531-6911
Address:

Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Chas. Colin Publications

315 W. 53rd Street New York, NY 10019 Contact: Allan Colin Telephone: (212) 581-1480 Fax: (212 489-5186 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.charlescolin.com
Address: Member of:

Colla Voce Music, Inc

4600 Sunset Avenue, #83 Indianapolis, IN 46208 Contact: Fred Hatfield Telephone: 317-466-0624 Fax: 317-466-0638 Email: [email protected] Website: www.collavoce.com
Address: Member of:

Tom Collins Music Corp.

P.O. Box 121407 Address: 21 Music Square West Nashville, TN 37203 Contact: Tom Collins Telephone: (615) 255-5550 Fax: (615) 256-6467
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Colter's Corral Music

2480 Webb Girth Road Gainesville, GA 30507-8681 Contact: Gloria B. Colter Telephone: (770) 532-0872 Fax: (770) 532-0872 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Common Mode, Inc.

830 Mountain Way Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Contact: Paul Fowlie Telephone: (973) 539-8086 Fax: (973) 539-9501
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Concordia Publishing House

3558 South Jefferson Avenue St. Louis, MO 63118 Contact: Gloria Avery Telephone: (314) 268-1000 Fax: (314) 268-1329 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.cph.org Member of:(C) Church Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Consort Press
1225 S. Rice Road, #41 Ojai, CA 93023 Contact: Paul Mark Telephone: (805) 646-4171 Fax: (805) 646-4171 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.consortpress.com
Address: Member of:

Conspiracy Three
%Sunburn Recordings, llc Address: 2215-r Market St., Suite 837 San Francisco, CA 94114 Contact: Gavin Bieber, Niven Bonar Telephone: (415) 388-3813 Fax: (415) 388-3814 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sunburn.org Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Constructive Diabolical Music Inc.

647 Lakeway Drive North Babylon, NY 11703 Contact: Anthony Williams Telephone: (516) 242-1077
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Cool Beans Music, Inc.

Address:

PO Box 2091 Warminster, PA 18974

Contact: Telephone: 215-675-7743 Fax: 215-675-0747 Email: Website: www.coolbeans.com Member of:

The Copyright Company

1025 16th Avenue South Address: Suite 204 Nashville, TN 37212
Contact: Telephone: (615) Fax: (615)

321-1096 321-1099

Email: Website: Member of:

Cotillion Music, Inc./Walden Music

75 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10019 Contact: Dianne Grassi Telephone: (212) 484-6000
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Country Classics Music Pub. Co.

P.O. Box 15222 Oklahoma City, OK 73155 Contact: Sonny Lane Telephone: (405) 677-6448 Fax: (405) 737-8619
Address: Email: Website: Member of:

Cousins Music
Address:

Contact: Telephone: Fax: (843) 795-5612 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

836 Darwin Street Charleston, SC 29412 Nancy Ruby

Publishers' Association

Covina High Music (BMI)

P.O. Box 4474 Palm Desert, CA 92261 Contact: Robert Shannon Fields Telephone: (213) 447-4550
Address:

(212) 202-4926 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.poshboy.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Fax:

Covitt Music
c/o Benchmark Recordings Inc. Address: 254 W. 54th Street New York, NY 10019 Contact: Michael Covitt Telephone: (212) 996-6439 Fax: (516) 726-5929
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Creative Entertainment Music.

% Transition Music, Inc. Address: 2690 North Beachwood Drive, 1s Hollywood, CA 90068 Contact: Donna Ross-Jones Telephone: (323) 860-7074 Fax: (323) 860-7986 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Crewsons Corners Music

61 Lakeside Drive South Piscataway, NJ 08854 Contact: Ralph Bowen Telephone: (908) 878-0451
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Criterion Music Corp.

6124 Selma Avenue Hollywood, CA 90029 Contact: Delda Sciurba Telephone: (323) 469-2296 Fax: (323) 962-5751
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Curnow Music Press, Inc.

100 John Sutherland Dr. Address: Suite 7 Nicholasville, KY 40356 Contact: Tim Johnson Telephone: (859) 881-9454 Fax: (859) 881-5171 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association D

DRC Music
P.O. Box 150693 Dallas, TX 75315 Contact: Donald Casselberry Telephone: (214) 428-1839
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Dana Publishing Co.

826 83rd Street Miami Beach, FL 33141 Contact: Jozef Gacek Telephone: (305) 861-2308
Address: Fax: Email: Website:

Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Dantalian, Inc.
11 Pembroke Street Newton, MA 02458 Contact: Lora Harvey Telephone: (617) 244-7230 Fax: (617) 244-7230 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.dantalian.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Darcey Press
P.O. Box 5018 Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Contact: Adrienne M. Tindall Telephone: (847) 816-1468 Fax: (847) 816-1468 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.darceypress.com
Address: Member of:

Benny Davis Music

5700 Collins Avenue Address: Suite 15-L Miami Beach, FL 33140 Contact: Daniel David Green Telephone: (305) 864-6722 Fax: (305) 866-4658 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Dee Track Music (formerly Dee Music)

(formerly Detroit on Parade Music) Address: 7004 Thatcher Detroit, MI 48221 Contact: Navarro Berman

Telephone: (313) 345-7764 Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(M/N) National Music

Publishers' Association, Music Publishers' Association

Deep Listening Publications

c/o Pauline Oliveros Foundation, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 1956 Kingston, NY 12401 Contact: Al Margolis Telephone: (845) 338-5984 Fax: (845) 339-5986 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.deeplistening.org Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Def Mix Music

928 Broadway Address: Suite 400 New York, NY 10010 Contact: Michele Jaffe Telephone: (212) 505-7728 Fax: (212) 505-8041
Email: Website: Member of:

DeFeis Music
269 West 18th Street Deer Park, NY 11729 Contact: David DeFeis Telephone: (516) 667-7005 Fax: (516) 667-7005 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Definition Music

Division of Squeaky Clean Soundworks Address: 304 East 20th Street, PH #C New York, NY 10003 Contact: Benjamin Kosman Telephone: (212) 765-7543 Fax: (212) 397-4019
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Dejamus, Inc./Nashlon Music Inc.

6290 Sunset Blvd. Address: Suite 916 Los Angeles, CA 90028
Contact: Telephone: (213) 469-1940 Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C/N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Del Camino Music Publisher

5010 South 12th Avenue Tucson, AZ 85706 Contact: Luis M. Lopez Telephone: (520) 573-7274 Fax: (520) 573-3325
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Denton & Haskins Corp.

Box 340 Address: Radio City Station New York, NY 10101 Contact: Morris N. Young Telephone: (212) 227-4714 Fax: (212) 475-6345 Email: [email protected]

Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Derby Music Service

11007 N. 56th St. Address: Suite N Temple Terrace, FL 33617-2953 Contact: Elaine L. Derby Telephone: (813) 988-3065 Fax: (813) 977-3282
Email: Website: Member of:

Discos Del Sur Music Publishing Co.

4127 Bay Street Address: Suite #4 Fremont, CA 94538 Contact: Enrique Inguanzo Telephone: (510) 490-9421 Fax: (510) 490-9431
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Disney Music Publishing

Address:

500 S. Buena Vista Street Burbank, CA 91521

Contact: Telephone: (818) 569-3241 Fax: (818) 845-9705 Email: Website: Member of:(M/N) Music Publishers'

Association ; National Music Publishers' Association

Doors Music Company

% Jerry B. Swartz Address: 9595 Wilshire Boulevard, #1020 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Contact: Carol Berman Telephone: (310) 278-9944 Fax: (310) 278-0238
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Dorn Publications, Inc.

P.O. 206 Address: 5 W. Mill St #2 Medfield, MA 02052 Contact: Ken Dorn Telephone: (508) 359-1015
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Doxology Music
P.O. Box 100 Baroda, MI 49101 Contact: John A. Newcomer Telephone: (800) 888-3963 Fax: (616) 422-5040
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Dragon Music Company

28908 Grayfox Street Malibu, CA 90265 Contact: Kathryn Rose Henn Telephone: (310) 457-9902 Fax: (310) 457-8470 Email: [email protected] Website: http://carmendragon.com
Address:

Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Dunvagen Music Publishers, Inc.

632 Broadway Address: 9th floor New York, NY 10012 Contact: Jim Keller Telephone: (212) 979-2080 Fax: (212) 473-2842 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.dunvagen.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Jimmy Durante Music Publishing Co.

Address:

511 N. Beverly Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Dust Brothers Music

2400 Hyperion Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027 Contact: John King Telephone: (323) 664-3878 Fax: (323) 664-1713
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Dutch Music Partners

Address: Contact: Telephone:

Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected] www.dutchmusicpartners.com E

E.G. Music Group

9157 Sunset Blvd. Address: Suite 215 Los Angeles, CA 90069 Contact: Linda Komorsky, Justine Roncone Telephone: (213) 274-2814 Fax: (213) 274-3976
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

EMI Music Publishing

810 Seventh Avenue Address: 36th floor New York, NY 10019 Contact: Dag Sandsmark Telephone: (212) 830-2000 Fax: (212) 830-5196
Email: Website: Member of:(C/N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Earl Music Co./Peg Music Co.

111 East 88th Street New York, NY 10128 Contact: Earl Shuman Telephone: (212) 289-9036 Fax: (212) 722-3698 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Earthsongs Choral Music

220 NW 29th Street Corvallis, OR 97330 Contact: Ronald H. Jeffers Telephone: (541) 758-5760 Fax: (541) 754-5887
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

East Jackson Music Publishing

3109 Medgar Evers Boulevard Jackson, MS 39213 Contact: James E. Bennett Telephone: (601) 981-4329
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Eastaboga Music
P.O. Box 681041 Fort Payne, AL 35968 Contact: Gary Sizemore Telephone: (256) 845-5003 Fax: (256) 845-0054 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sizemoremusic.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

ECS Publishing
138 Ipswich Street Boston, MA 02215-3534 Contact: Robert Schuneman Telephone: (617) 236-1935 Fax: (617) 236-0261 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ecspublishing.com
Address:

Member of:(M/N)

Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association

Edition Musicus, Inc.

PO Box 628 Botsford, CT 06404 Contact: H.M. Grady, President Telephone: 203-268-1522
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected]

Educational Programs Publications

6459 Dulin Creek Rd. House Springs, MO 63051 Contact: Joe Pappas Telephone: (636) 285-3377 Fax: (636) 285-3377 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.eppublications.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Eiseman Music Co., Inc.

P.O. Box 609 Seabeck, WA 98380 Contact: Herbert Eiseman Telephone: (360) 698-7750 Fax: (360) 698-7751
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Eldridge Publishing Co. Inc.

P. O. Box 1595 Venice, FL 34284 Contact: Nancy Vorhis Telephone: (800) HI-STAGE Fax: (800) 453-5179
Address:

Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected] http://www.histage.com

Electrogroove Music
2030 Grand River Address: #304 Detroit, MI 48226 Contact: Juan Atkins
Telephone: Fax: (313) 963-1424 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Elisha
P.O. Box 884 Syosset, NY 11791-0899 Contact: Maria Cuccia Telephone: (516) 544-9596 Fax: (516) 544-9596 (call first) Email: [email protected] Website: http://members.aol.com/empathcd/web/index.htm Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Henri Elkan Music Publishing Co., Inc.

P.O. Box 965 Address: Planetarium Station New York, NY 10024 Contact: Wayne Alpern Telephone: (212) 877-8350 Fax: (212) 877-8350 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:

Elkin Music International, Inc.

128 North Ocean Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33062 Contact: Timothy Sloan Telephone: (800) 367-3554 Fax: (954) 781-8083 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.elkinmusic.com
Address: Member of:

Emerson Music
4650 Arrow Highway, D-1 Montclair, CA 91763 Contact: Parker Emerson Telephone: 800-518-7214 Fax: 909-482-2249 Email: [email protected] Website: www.emersonmusic.com
Address: Member of:

EMI Christian Music Publishing

Address:

P.O. Box 5085 Brentwood, TN 37024-5085

Contact: Telephone: (615) 371-4400 Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C) Church Music

Publishers' Association

Emperor Inc.
c/o Ursula D. Covay Address: P.O. Box 2 Cambria Heights, NY 11411 Contact: Donald J. Covay Telephone: (718) 217-2991
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Endless Moment Music Publishing Company

P.O. Box 2998 Woodinville, WA 98072 Contact: Blair D. Williamson Telephone: (425) 489-2610
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Ennasor Music Publishing

208 East Broadway #J704 New York, NY 10002 Contact: Rosanne Soifer Telephone: (212) 245-2150 Fax: (212) 246-5072 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Schott Music International/European American Music

35 East 21st Street 8th Floor New York, NY 10010 Contact: Caroline Kane (for permissions) Telephone: 212-871-0210 Fax: 212-871-0237 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eamdllc.com or www.Schott-Music.com Member of:(M/N) Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Exist To Resist
PO Box 224 Emerson, NJ 07630-0224 Contact: Dan Lorenzo Telephone: (201) 261-4981
Address: Fax: Email: Website:

[email protected]

Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Expanded Musical Concepts

26 Julie Street Appleton, WI 54915 Contact: Dr. Jane Bent Telephone: (414) 739-5459
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

FEMA Music Publications

Box 395 Naperville, IL 60566 Contact: Ed or Francis Adams Telephone: (312) 357-0207
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

Faizilu Publishing
c/o Mannatt, Phelp & Phillips Address: 11355 West Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90064 Contact: Billie Lee Crofts Telephone: (310) 312-4000
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Fall River Music, Inc.

250 West 57th Street Address: Suite 1218 New York, NY 10107

Contact: Judy Leventhal Telephone: (212) 586-6553 Fax: (212) 459-9035 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Famous Music Publishing

1633 Broadway Address: 11th floor New York, NY 10019
Contact: Telephone: (212) 654-7433 Fax: (212) 654-4748 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Fancy Pants Music

441 East Main Street Hazard, KY 41701 Contact: Bernie Faulkner Telephone: (606) 435-1234
Address: Fax: Email:

[email protected] National Music Publishers' Association

Website: Member of:(N)

Fear of Change Music

2606 South Hazel Court Denver, CO 80219 Contact: Ronald L. Skeen Telephone: (303) 922-9209 Fax: (303) 761-6731
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Fideree Music Co.

22630 Highway 36 Cheshire, OR 97419 Contact: Marcel de Miranda Telephone: (541) 998-2602
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected]

Carl Fischer, LLC

65 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012 Contact: Lauren Keiser Telephone: (212) 777-0900 Fax: (212) 477-6996 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.carlfischer.com (C/M/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Member of: Publishers' Association
Address:

Five Jays Music

4146 Weslin Avenue Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Contact: Joseph Harnell Telephone: (818) 995-7220
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Five Sisters Music, Inc.

46-19 220th Place Bayside, NY 11361-3654 Contact: Gerard W. Purcell Telephone: (212) 421-2670 Fax: (212) 838-5105
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

FJH Music Company, Inc.

Westport Business Park Address: 2525 Davie Road, Suite 360 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317-7424 Contact: Frank J. Hackinson Telephone: (800) 262-8744 Fax: (954) 382-3073 Email: [email protected] Website: http://fjhmusic.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association

Flat Town Music Company, a div. of Swallow Pbns, I

P.O.Box 10 Address: 238 E. Main St. Ville Platte, LA 70586 Contact: Floyd Soileau Telephone: (318) 363-2177 Fax: (318) 363-2094 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.flattownmusic.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Flattime Records Publications

5536 Wainwright Drive Fort Worth, TX 76112 Contact: Phillip Hawkins Telephone: 818-239-9101
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected]

Folklore Music
1671 Appian Way Santa Monica, CA 90401 Contact: Mitchell Greenhill Telephone: (310) 451-0767 Fax: (310) 458-6005
Address:

[email protected] Website: http://folkloreproductions.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Email:

Fonzworth Music, Inc.

315 West 57th Street Address: #5H New York, NY 10019 Contact: Fonzi Thornton Telephone: (212) 246-6472
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Foreign Music Distributors

33 Elkay Drive Chester, NY 10918 Contact: Martha Ling Telephone: (845) 469-5790 Fax: (845) 469-5817 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.emsmusic.com Member of:(M,C) Music Publishers' Association; Church Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Formulaic Music
94 Beucler Place Bergenfield, NJ 07621 Contact: James Plotkin Telephone: (201) 385-6932 Fax: (201) 385-6932
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Forrest Hills Music, Inc.

%Acuff-Rose Music Publishing Address: 65 Music Sq. West Nashville, TN 37203

Contact: Telephone: (615) 321-5000 Fax: (615) 321-5655 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Forster Music Publishers, Inc.

5309 West Devon Avenue Chicago, IL 60646 Contact: Michael PiSani Telephone: (312) 427-2713 Fax: (312) 594-9151
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Four Moons Music Publishing Group

279 East 44th Street Penthouse E New York, NY 10017 Contact: Norman Dolph Telephone: (212) 986-4994
Address: Fax: Email:

[email protected] National Music Publishers' Association

Website: Member of:(N)

J. Fraser Collection, LLC

P.O. Box 705 Verdugo City, CA 91046-0705 Contact: Julia Fraser Telephone: (818) 957-5458 Fax: (818) 957-5443 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.jfraser.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Fredonia Press-Discs
3947 Fredonia Drive Hollywood, CA 90068 Contact: John La Montaine Telephone: (213) 851-3043
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

Free Soul Music

2602 Berkley Street Temple Hills, MD 20748 Contact: Joseph P. Quarterman Telephone: (301) 630-4818 Fax: (301) 630-4820 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

The Fricon Entertainment Co. Inc.

11 Music Square East Address: Suite 601 Nashville, TN 37203 Contact: Terri Fricon Telephone: (615) 826-0500
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Theodore Front Musical Literature, Inc.

16122 Cohasset Street Van Nuys, CA 91406 Contact: Christine Clark Telephone: (818) 994-1902 Fax: (818) 994-0419 Email: [email protected]
Address:

Website: http://www.tfront.com Member of:

Full Force Productions

P.O. Box 030284 Brooklyn, NY 11203 Contact: Cee George Telephone: (718) 604-7726 Fax: (718) 604-2011
Address: Email:

http://www.forcefulworld.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Website:

Funki-Gruv Music
11937 Oberlin Drive Dallas, TX 75243 Contact: Linus Nance Telephone: (972) 235-8265
Address: Fax:

[email protected] Website: http://www.funkygroovemusic.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Email:

Fur Dixon Publishing

41 Harwood Avenue White Plains, NY 10603 Contact: Jennifer Dixon Telephone: (914) 961-8570
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association G

G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

Address:

7404 South Mason Avenue Chicago, IL 60638

Contact: Telephone: (708) Fax: (708)

496-3800 496-3828 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.giamusic.com Member of:(C) Church Music Publishers' Association

GPS Music Group

1650 Broadway Address: Suite 1008 New York, NY 10019 Contact: Lee Pincus Telephone: (212) 245-0110 Fax: (212) 581-5847 Email: [email protected] Website: http://members.aol.com/gpsmusic/gps.html Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Ga2wana Music
2828 North 45th Street Omaha, NE 68104-4519 Contact: Tony Pflug Telephone: (402) 551-0123
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

Gaither Copyright Management

1703 S. Park Avenue Alexandria, IN 46001 Contact: Jo Ellen Cramer Telephone: (765) 724-8233 Fax: (765) 724-8290
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(C/N)

Church Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association

Galahad Music Inc.

250 West 57th St. New York, NY 10019 Contact: Stanley Mills Telephone: (212) 581-1338 Fax: (212) 765-6703
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Gallico Kid Music

5635 Manton Avenue Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Contact: Linda Gallico Telephone: (818) 716-2819
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Gamble-Huff Music
309 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Contact: Constance Heigler Telephone: (215) 546-3510
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Garden Rake Music

P.O. Box 1899 Studio CIty, CA 91614 Contact: Jay Graydon Telephone: (818) 501-6239 Fax: (818) 501-3400 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:

General R. Lee Music

25-70 99th Street East Elmhurst, NY 11369 Contact: Roderick Lee Telephone: (718) 565-6262
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Genevox Music Group

Address:

127 Ninth Avenue North Nashville, TN 37234

Contact: Telephone: (800) 884-7712 Fax: (615) 251-3727 Email: Website: Member of:(C) Church Music

Publishers' Association

Gary Georgett Music

1 Shirley Terrace Kinnelon, NJ 07405 Contact: Gary Georgett Telephone: (201) 492-0520 Fax: (201) 492-0305 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Gibb Brothers Music

1801 Bay Road Miami Beach, FL 33139 Contact: Richard Clayton Ashby Telephone: (305) 672-2390 Fax: (305) 531-8041
Address: Email: Website:

Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Gill Tunes
13162 Moopark Street Address: #4 Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Contact: Danny Gill Telephone: (818) 907-6915 Fax: (818) 997-1767
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Girlfriend Music
2152 73rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11204 Contact: Manuel Parrish Telephone: (718) 837-0333
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Glad Music Company

14340 Torrey Chase Address: Suite #380 Houston, TX 77014 Contact: Don, Bud, or Wes Daily Telephone: (281) 397-7300 Fax: (281) 397-6206 Email: gladmusicco.com
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Global Music, Inc.

% Sukin Law Group Address: 444 Madison Avenue, Suite 701 New York, NY 10022-6903

Contact: Michael F. Sukin, Esq. Telephone: (212) 223-4411 Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music Publishers'

Association

J. Gluck & K. Zanchi

1317 N. San Fernando Boulevard Address: Suite 129 Burbank, CA 91504 Contact: John Gluck Telephone: (818) 762-2003 Fax: (818) 762-2003
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Go Figure Productions
25-33 85th Street Jackson Heights, NY 11370 Contact: John Ficarrotta Telephone: (718) 335-9361
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Zomba Golden Sands Enterprises

2670 Austin Highway San Antonio, TX 78218 Contact: Izzy Hernandez Telephone: (210) 590-0807 Fax: (210) 654-9542 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Golden Unlimited Music Inc.

200 West 51 Street Address: Suite 1009 New York, NY 10019 Contact: Abby Schroeder Telephone: (212) 582-8995 Fax: (212) 977-5253
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Golden West Melodies, Inc.

% Gene Autry Music Group Address: 4383 Colfax Avenue Studio City, CA 91604 Contact: Maxine Hansen Telephone: (818) 752-7770 Fax: (818) 752-7779 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Walkerboot Music Group

P.O. Box 24454 Nashville, TN 37202 Contact: Jonathon Walker Telephone: (615) 269-7074 Fax: (615) 269-0131 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

The Goodman Group Music Publishers

254 West 54th Street New York, NY 10022 Contact: LaTonya Jackson Telephone: (212) 246-3333 Fax: (212) 262-6299 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.arcmusic.com
Address:

Member of:

Gopam Enterprises, Inc.

8 Massa Lane Address: #13CW Edgewater, NJ 07020 Contact: Laurie Goldstein Telephone: (201) 969-0700 Fax: (201) 969-0790 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Gordon Music Company, Inc.

P.O. Box 2250 Canoga Park, CA 91307 Contact: Irene Dayton Telephone: (805) 647-4776
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Gospel Music RoundUp Publishing

PO Box 752373 Houston, TX 77275-2373 Contact: Finley Duke Telephone: 832-443-6027
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected]

Gospel Tracks Publishing

665 Patterson Avenue Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 Contact: Donna Daugherty Telephone: 706-866-0722
Address:

Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected] www.pwpmall.com

Asa Grace Music

1107 Caldwell Nashville, TN 37204 Contact: Michelle Shelley Telephone: (615) 297-0913 Fax: (615) 386-9746 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.shinypennyproductions.com
Address: Member of:

Graceful Samba Music

3020 Bridgeway Street, Ste 55 Sausalito, CA 94965 Contact: Anne Sete, President Telephone: (415) 331-5653
Address: Fax: Email:

[email protected] National Music Publishers' Association

Website: Member of:(N)

Gram Cora's Music

175 East 96th Street Address: #21-D New York, NY 10128 Contact: Marlon Saunders Telephone: (212) 369-0998
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Grand Pop Publications

Address:

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

P.O. Box 705 Unionsville, PA 19375 Jean Bauer

National Music Publishers' Association

Grandview Island Publishing

780 Greenwich Street New York, NY 10014 Contact: Carol McCann Telephone: (212) 691-3859 Fax: (212) 727-3860
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Great Works Publishing, Inc.

15788 Mennell Road Grafton, OH 44044 Contact: Chris Donze Telephone: (440) 926-1100 Fax: (440) 926-2498 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.greatworks.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Greer Productions
3301 New Mexico Ave., N.W. Address: #214 Washington, DC 20016
Contact: Telephone: (202) 244-5422 Fax: (202) 244-2118 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Gregs Groove Music

P.O. Box 570815 Tarzana, CA 91357-0815 Contact: Greg Cauthen Telephone: (818) 705-8973 Fax: (818) 705-6332
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Grenadier Music
200 East 17th Street Address: Suite 1B New York, NY 10003-3642 Contact: Johnny Brandon Telephone: (212) 475-5087 Fax: (212) 477-5939
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Grinere Publishing
P.O. Box 815 Brentwood, NY 11717-0815 Contact: Joann Sonderling Telephone: (516) 273-3494 Fax: (516) 273-6353
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Groovesville Productions, Inc.

5840 Second Boulevard Detroit, MI 48202-3624 Contact: Willie Davis Telephone: (313) 832-3313 Fax: (313) 832-5666 Email: [email protected]
Address:

Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Guy Webster/Webster Music

Address:

208 Westminster Venice, CA 90291

Contact: Telephone: (310) 396-1222 Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Gypsy Heart Music

6660 Delmonico Drive Address: Suite D-433 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Contact: Jody L. Adams Telephone: (719) 260-1447 Fax: (719) 260-1447
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association H

H Music
13601 Ventura Boulevard Address: #654 Sherman Oaks, CA 91423-3701 Contact: Joseph A. Hornof Telephone: (818)907-9248
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

H/B Webman & Co.

1650 Broadway Address: Suite 701 New York, NY 10019 Contact: Hal Webman Telephone: (212) 586-0240 Fax: (212) 586-4306
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

HG & Power Publishing

9220 A-1 Parkway East Address: Suite 153 Birmingham, AL 35206 Contact: Sky Parker Telephone: (205) 365-3469 Fax: (205) 836-5348 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Hal Leonard Corporation

777 W. Bluemound Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53213 Contact: Nancy Ubick Telephone: (414) 774-3630 Fax: (414) 774-3259 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:

(C/M/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association

Half A Loaf Music

P.O. Box 1681 Bristol, VA 24203 Contact: Cecil A. Null Telephone: (703) 669-9389
Address: Fax:

Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Hallmark Music Co. Inc.

14 Elm Street Brookline, MA 02445 Contact: Dennis Livingston Telephone: (617) 277-9460 Fax: (617) 277-5065 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

HaMaR Percussion Publications

333 Spring Road Huntington, NY 11743 Contact: Harry Marvin, Jr., President Telephone: (631) 427-7194 Fax: (631) 732-5007 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(M)

Music Publishers' Association

Hamblen Music Company

P.O. Box 1937 Canyon Country, CA 91386 Contact: Lisa Jaserie, Suzy Hamblen Telephone: (661) 252-3881
Address: Fax:

[email protected] Website: http://www.hamblenmusic.com Member of:(C) Church Music Publishers' Association

Email:

Hampshire House Pub Corp

c/o The Richmond Organization Address: 266 West 37th Street, 17th Fl New York, NY 10018

Contact: Telephone: 212-594-9795 Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

Handy Brothers Music Co. Inc.

1697 Broadway Address: #400 New York, NY 10019 Contact: Minnie Handy Hanson Telephone: (212) 247-0362 Fax: (212) 247-6179
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Hansen House
1820 West Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139 Contact: Ramon Duran Telephone: (305) 532-5461 Fax: (305) 672-8729
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(C/N)

Church Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association

Harlem Music/Halwill Music

1762 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14208 Contact: Leonard Silver Telephone: (716) 883-9520 Fax: (716) 884-1432
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Harmony Distribution Music Publishing

700 West End Avenue #7B New York, NY 10025 Contact: Jody Friedman Telephone: 678-849-7444
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected] www.jodyaaron.com

Ron Harris Music

22643 Paul Revere Drive Woodland Hills, CA 91364 Contact: Ron Harris Telephone: (818) 591-1084 Fax: (818) 591-2731 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.RonHarrisMusic.com Member of:(C) Church Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Helena Music Corp.

1501 Broadway Address: Suite 1313 New York, NY 10036 Contact: Alan S. Honig Telephone: (212) 764-1234 Fax: (212) 764-1197
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

G. Henle USA, Inc.

P.O. Box 460127 St. Louis, MO 63146 Contact: Holger A. Siems Telephone: (314) 514-1791 Fax: (314) 514-1269 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.henleusa.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

The Jim Henson Company

5358 Melrose Avenue Address: West Office Bldg., 3rd floor Hollywood, CA 90038 Contact: Janelle Courts Telephone: (323) 960-4096 Fax: (323) 960-4935
Email:

http://henson.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Website:

Highland/Etling Publishing
1344 Newport Long Beach, CA 90804 Contact: Bea Morrow Telephone: (213) 498-5997
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

Hildegard Publishing Company

P.O. Box 332 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Contact: Sylvia Glickman Telephone: (610) 649-8649 Fax: (610) 649-8677 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hildegard.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Hillcrest Music Corp.

c/o Eda Green Krantz, Hartman & Craven LLP Address: 460 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022 Contact: Neal T. Dorman Telephone: (212) 753-7500 Fax: (212) 688-2870

Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Hinshaw Music, Inc.

P.O. Box 470 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Contact: Roberta Marchese VanNess Telephone: (919) 933-1691 Fax: (919) 967-3399 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hinshawmusic.com Member of:(C/N) National Music Publishers' Association;Church Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Hits Only Music

P.O. Box 151144 San Francisco, CA 94115 Contact: Haajji R.K. Sabrie Telephone: (415) 922-2622
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Hochberg Music, Inc.

P.O. Box 386 Winnetka, IL 60093 Contact: Eric Hochberg Telephone: (847) 501-2897 Fax: (847) 501-2912 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Hollis Music, Inc.

c/o The Richmond Organizations Address: 266 West 37 St, 17th Floor New York, NY 1018-6609

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

Hope Publishing Company

380 South Main Place Carol Stream, IL 60188 Contact: John Shorney, V.P. Telephone: (630) 665-3200 Fax: (630) 665-2552 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hopepublishing.com (C/M/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Member of: Publishers' Association
Address:

Hori-Pro Entertainment Group

1819 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 Contact: Carol Phillips Telephone: (615) 329-0890 Fax: (615) 329-1874
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

El Horizonte Publishing/Nuevo Horizonte Publsihing

6001 Sutherland Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78414 Contact: David M. Wicker Telephone: (361) 881-9343 Fax: (361) 881-9343 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Horton Street Music

P.O. Box 19834 Los Angeles, CA 90019 Contact: Josh Albert Hailey Telephone: (213) 731-6446
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

House of Bryant Publications

P.O. Box 570 Address: 315 Historic Nature Trail Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Contact: Felice Bryant Telephone: (865) 436-6351 Fax: (865) 436-0496 Email: [email protected] Website: www.houseofbryant.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

House of Knox
4844 Seda Drive San Diego, CA 92124 Contact: Robert Knox Telephone: (858) 569-4563
Address: Fax: Email:

[email protected] National Music Publishers' Association

Website: Member of:(N)

Hovey Music Company

512 Arbramar Avenue Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Contact: Esther Hovey Telephone: (310) 454-8633 Fax: (310) 459-8313 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Hub Music Company, Inc.

907 Inwood Lane Colleyville, TX 76034 Contact: April Leach Telephone: (817) 788-9112 Fax: (817) 281-5451
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Hudmar Publishing Co., Inc.

% Francis & Freedman Acct. Corp. Address: 501 S. Beverly Drive, 3rd fl Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Contact: David F. Paich Telephone: (310) 277-7351 Fax: (310) 556-0253
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Hypersound
403 Daisy Street Upper Nyack, NY 10960 Contact: Dean Drummond Telephone: (914) 358-2759 Fax: (914) 353-6935
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association I

IDG Publishing
c/o Padell, Nadell, Fine, Weinberger & Company Address: 156 West 56th Street New York, NY 10019 Contact: Bruce Nadell

Telephone: (212) 957-0900 Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Ice Cold Pro

848 East 100 Place Chicago, IL 50528 Contact: Dwayne Armstrong Telephone: (312) 568-5574
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Icka-Delick Music & Records Corporation

Address: Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

P.O. Box 923 Frankfort, IL 60423 Francis E Delaney

[email protected] www.ickadelickmusic.us and www.steelwireband.com

IMMA Publishing Company

251 West 92nd Street, Ste. 6F New York, NY 10025 Contact: Marta Andriasova Telephone: 212.799.0275 Fax: 212.7990276 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.iosifandriasov.net
Address: Member of:

In Sync Productions

216 New Dover Road Colonia, NJ 07067 Contact: Joseph Manzella Telephone: (908) 827-8651
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

In The Green Publications

186 South Belvedere Boulevard Memphis, TN 38104 Contact: Mary Curbo Boswell Telephone: (901) 725-4940 Fax: (901) 728-6228
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Indigo Mood Music

15128 Burbank Boulevard Address: #215 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Contact: Dorothe R. Bigard Telephone: (818) 909-9338
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Inner Sanctum
247 Grand Street New York, NY 10002 Contact: David L. Byron Telephone: (212) 219-0679
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Integrated Copyright Group

P.O. Box 24149 Nashville, TN 37202 Contact: John Barker Telephone: (615) 329-3999 Fax: (615) 329-4070 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.icgcopyright.com Member of:(C) CMPA
Address:

Integrity Music, Inc.

1000 Cody Road Mobile, AL 36695 Contact: Debra S. Mayes Telephone: (251) 633-9000 Fax: (251) 776-5036
Address: Email:

http://www.integritymusic.com Member of:(N/C) Church Music Publishers' Association, National Music Publishers' Association
Website:

International Church Publications, Inc.

706 Crystal Lake Road New Berlin, NY 13411 Contact: Mark Andersen, Wes Bennett Telephone: (607) 847-8099 Fax: (607) 847-9494 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:

Intuit Music Group

Address: Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website:

P.O. Box 121227 Nashville, TN 37212

Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Ipanema Music Corp.

1700 Rising Glen Road Los Angeles, CA 90069 Contact: Janis Paige Gilbert Telephone: (805) 966-6999 Fax: (310) 657-3391
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Jeremy Irish Music

9729 Clocktower Ln. #303 Columbia, MD 21046 Contact: Jeremy Irish Telephone: 301-490-7482
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected] http://jeremyirish.com

Island Music/Ackee Music, Inc.

8920 Sunset Blvd. Address: 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90069 Contact: Jan Lettick Telephone: (213) 276-4500 Fax: (213) 276-0029
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Islip Music Publishing Co.

120 W. Bayberry Road Islip, NY 11751-4913 Contact: Angelyn E. Doggett Telephone: (516) 581-4856
Address:

Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

It's A Hit
111-27 201st Street Hollis, NY 11412 Contact: Claude Johnson Telephone: (718) 776-8133
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Ivory Palaces Music Publishing Co., Inc.

3141 Spottswood Avenue Memphis, TN 38111 Contact: Jack Abell Telephone: (901) 323-3509
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Iza Music Corp.

%The Clyde Otis Music Group, Inc. Address: PO Box 325 Englewood, NJ 07631 Contact: Clyde Otis III Telephone: (201) 567-7538 Fax: (201) 567-5948
Email:

http://www.tcomg.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Website:

J & H Music Publishing

%Stollman & Grubman Address: 2424 N. Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33431 Contact: Marc Stollman Telephone: (561) 393-9733 Fax: (561) 393-8770 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

JAC Music Company, Inc.

Address: Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

5253 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601

JC Cantin Publishing Company

7141 Big Hand Road St. Clair, MI 48079 Contact: Joseph Liniarski Telephone: (810) 329-7570
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Jabee Music Publishing Company

P.O. Box 806 Cartersville, GA 30120 Contact: Robert L. Beavers Telephone: (770) 386-3159 Fax: (770) 386-3159 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.devilstomper.org Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Jac Music Co. Inc.

Address:

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

12711 Ventura Boulevard Studio City, CA 91604 James David

National Music Publishers' Association

Jack Music, Inc.

P.O. Box 120477 Nashville, TN 37212 Contact: Bob Webster Telephone: (615) 383-0330
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Jaelius Enterprises
P.O. Box 459 Royse City, TX 75189 Contact: James Cornelius Telephone: (972) 636-2600 Fax: (972) 636-0036 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Jamie Music Publishing Company

4623 Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19112 Contact: Harold B. Lipsius Telephone: (215) 426-4384 Fax: (215) 426-4385 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.jamguy.com
Address:

Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Janew Music Publishing

611 West 37 Street San Pedro, CA 90731 Contact: James Newton Telephone: (213) 519-1951
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Jan-Lee Music
P.O. Box 111 Occidental, CA 95465-0111 Contact: Janet Tache Telephone: (800) 211-8454 Fax: (707) 874-2780 call first Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.jan-leemusic.com Member of:(C/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Jarob Publishing
902 Lincoln Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 Contact: Bob McHugh Telephone: (973) 839-5496
Address: Fax: Email:

[email protected] National Music Publishers' Association

Website: Member of:(N)

Jay Music
6654 Allott Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91401 Contact: Johnny Rotella Telephone: (323) 873-2699 Fax: (323) 873-2699
Address:

Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Jazz Eyes Publishing

P.O. Box 561 Ossining, NY 10562 Contact: Dannette S. Hill Telephone: (914) 762-4190 Fax: (914) 762-4190
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Jedasa Publishing Co.

2202 'A' Andrews Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78415 Contact: John W. Herrera Telephone: (512) 853-1804 Fax: (512) 853-4060
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Waylon Jennings Music

Address:

1117 17th Ave. South Nashville, TN 37212

Contact: Telephone: (615) 329-9180 Fax: (615) 321-5747 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Jenson Publications
c/o Hal Leonard Corp. Address: 7777 W. Bluemound Road Milwaukee, WI 53213

Contact: Nancy Ubick Telephone: (414) 774-3630 Fax: (414) 774-3259

[email protected] Website: http://www.halleonard.com Member of:(C) Church Music Publishers' Association

Email:

Jerjoy Music Publishing Company

P.O. Box 1264 Address: 6020 W. Pottstown Rd. Peoria, IL 61654-1264 Contact: Jerry Hanlon Telephone: (309) 673-5755 Fax: (309) 673-7636 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.unitedcyber.com/uarltd Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Jerona Music Corp.

P.O. Box 671 Englewood, NJ 07631 Contact: Johanna Sturm Telephone: (201) 568-8448 Fax: (201) 569-7023 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(M)

Music Publishers' Association

JL Publishing
2-05 36th Street Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Contact: Lee Zakian Telephone: 201-794-0295
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected] www.jlpublishing.com

Jobete Music Co., Inc.

Address:

6255 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028

Contact: Telephone: (213) 856-3507 Fax: (213) 461-2785 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

John E. Slamm/Pena Music Publishing

1935 Chilton Drive Glendale, CA 91201 Contact: John Pena Telephone: (818) 563-1441 Fax: (818) 563-1441
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Johnny R. Music Company

12837 Chittum Drive South Beach, OR 97366 Contact: John M. Blackburn Telephone: (503) 867-6871 Fax: (503) 867-6891
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association K

Gus Kahn Company

1710 Tropical Avenue Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Contact: Donald Kahn Telephone: (310) 274-7059 Fax: (310) 271-4145
Address: Email: Website:

Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Edwin F. Kalmus & Company Inc.

P.O. Box 5011 Boca Raton, FL 33431-0811 Contact: Clark McAlister Telephone: (561) 241-6340 Fax: (561) 241-6347 Email: [email protected] Website: http://kalmus-music.com
Address: Member of:

Kaptain K Music
245 West 107th Street Address: #12E New York, NY 10025 Contact: Robert Khozouri Telephone: (212) 865-8183 Fax: (212) 865-2875
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Karen Publishing Company

7060 N.W. 50th Street Miami, FL 33166 Contact: Ingrid Rodgers Telephone: (305) 471-0073
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Katcha Music Publishers

1207 Orchard Way Durham, NC 27704 Contact: Charles Alexander Telephone: (919) 220-8661
Address:

Fax: (919) 220-8661 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Katrina Music Publishing Co.

% Theresa G. Streibich Address: 5475 Crescent Lane Memphis, TN 38120 Contact: Theresa Streibich Telephone: (901) 683-0339
Fax: Email:

[email protected] National Music Publishers' Association

Website: Member of:(N)

Kawinkadink Music
Address:

3123 Denton Place NE Roswell, GA 30075

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

Kelton Publications
129 Columbia Heights #6 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Contact: Mura Kievman Telephone: (718) 875-1015 Fax: (718) 875-9102 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.keltonpublications.com
Address: Member of:

Kendor Music, Inc.

P.O. Box 278 Address: 21 Grove St. Delevan, NY 14042-0278 Contact: Nadine Gardner Telephone: (716) 492-1254 Fax: (716) 492-5124 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.kendormusic.com/ Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association

Ketter Enterprises Inc.

P.O. Box 740702 San Diego, CA 92174 Contact: Alphonso Ketter Telephone: (619) 479-5040
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Robert King Music Sales, Inc.

Address:

Contact: Telephone: Fax: (508)

140 Main Street North Easton, MA 02356-1499 Ann Maxwell

238-2571 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.rkingmusic.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Kings Road Music

2828 Donald Douglas Loop N. Address: 2nd floor Santa Monica, CA 90405-2959 Contact: Philip H. Gillin Telephone: (310) 314-1140 Fax: (310) 314-1136
Email: Website:

Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Neil A. Kjos Music Company

4380 Jutland Drive San Diego, CA 92117-3642 Contact: Mark Kjos Telephone: (858) 270-9800 Fax: (858) 270-3507 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.kjos.com (C/M/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Member of: Publishers' Association
Address:

John Kucera Music

18720 Parkview Drive Brookfield, WI 53045 Contact: John Kucera Telephone: (414) 781-4935
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association L

Labeth Music
185-40 Iliona Avenue St. Albans, NY 11412 Contact: Frank W. Wess Telephone: (718) 454-5279
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Lake State Publications

Address:

P.O. Box 1593 Grand Rapids, MI 49501

Contact: Gregory M. Kerkorian Telephone: (616) 791-0066 Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected]

Hannah Lane Music

Box 641 Essex, CT 06426 Contact: Lawrence C. Kaplan Telephone: (203) 767-8442
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

J. Weldon Lane Music Co.

6056 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19139 Contact: J. Weldon Lane Telephone: (215) 748-2072
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Language of Soul Publishing

3504 Center Stree, NW Washington, DC 20010 Contact: Darrell Johnson Telephone: (202) 387-0385 Fax: (202) 387-0385
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Lantern Music Publishing

Address:

455 Massieville Rd. Chillecothe, OH 45601

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Largo Music, Inc.

425 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022 Contact: Peter Oriol, John Murro Telephone: (212) 756-5080 Fax: (212) 207-8167 Email: [email protected] Website: http://largomusic.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Neil Larsen Publishing

Address:

8511 Appian Way Los Angeles, CA 90046

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Lasso Music
1306 S. Garnet Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 Contact: Michael H. Davis Telephone: (215) 462-7468
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Last Warning Music

2109 Broadway Address: Suite 1014 New York, NY 10023 Contact: Paul Mark Telephone: (212) 721-0733
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Latham Music Ltd.

206 Northgate Park Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27106 Contact: Lynne Latham Telephone: (800) 645-7022 Fax: (336) 759-9232 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.latham-music.com Member of:MPA Music Publishers' Association
Address:

LCS Music Group

6301 North O'Connor Road Address: Bldg. 1 Irving, TX 75039
Contact: Telephone: (214) 869-0700 Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C) Church Music

Publishers' Association

The Learning Party

16101 NE 9th Ave. North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Contact: George Dobrin Telephone: (305) 947-2090 Fax: (305) 945-2454
Address:

Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

LeCatte's Publishing Company

1257 S. Manhattan Place Address: #204 Los Angeles, CA 90019 Contact: Kathryn McGilbery Telephone: (213) 731-7691
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Norman Lee Publishing, Inc.

Box 538 Oskaloosa, IA 52577 Contact: Andy Clark Telephone: (515) 673-7459 Fax: (515) 673-4718
Address: Email: Website: Member of:

Leiber & Stoller

9000 Sunset Boulevard Address: Suite 1107 Los Angeles, CA 90069 Contact: Randy Poe Telephone: (310) 273-6401 Fax: (310) 273-1591
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Jerry Lee Lewis Music

P.O. Box 384 Nesbit, MS 38651 Contact: Kerrie M. Lewis Telephone: (601) 429-1290 Fax: (610) 429-9830 Email: [email protected] Website: http://jerryleelewis.net Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Liben Music Publishers

1191 Eversole Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45230 Contact: Madeline Bennett Telephone: (513) 232-6920 Fax: (513) 232-1866 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.liben.com
Address: Member of:

Life Music, Inc.

P.O.Box 340 Address: Radio City Station New York, NY 10101 Contact: Morris N. Young Telephone: (212) 227-4714 Fax: (212) 475-6345 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Likasa Music Publishing

Address:

512514 Patterson Plank Rd. Jersey City, NJ 07307

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Lillenas Publishing Company

Box 419527 Kansas City, MO 64141 Contact: Licensing Coordinator Telephone: (816) 931-1900 Fax: (816) 412-8390 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.lillenas.com Member of:(C/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Limax Music, Inc.

201 Ocean Avenue Address: Suite 1108B Santa Monica, CA 90402 Contact: Lillian Feirtag Telephone: (310) 394-7982
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Limu Publishing Company

% Odean Pope Address: 8320 Pickering Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19150 Contact: Odean Pope Telephone: (215) 242-6206 Fax: (215) 242-2510 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.odeanpope.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Lindabet Music Corp.

Address: Contact: Telephone: Fax:

2 Tobin Avenue Great Neck, NY 11021

Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Lindseed Music
99 E. Middlefield Road Address: Suite #26 Mountain View, CA 94043 Contact: Anthonyu Lindsay Telephone: (415) 493-8410 Fax: (415) 493-8410
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Lipservices, a div. of T.S.E.C Inc.

9 Prospect Park West Address: Room 14B Brooklyn, NY 11215 Contact: Julie Lipsius Telephone: (718)-638-2815 Fax: (718)-638-0842 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Lisa Mogul
135 N. Doheny Dr. Address: #105 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Contact: Lisa Carroll Telephone: (310) 860-0134
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Little Black Book

101 Clark Street Address: #31G Brooklyn, NY 11201 Contact: Eric Stuart Telephone: (718) 596-2452 Fax: (718) 889-8294 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Little M. Music
P.O. Box 150126 Dallas, TX 75315 Contact: Betty L. Washington Telephone: (214) 225-9535
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Little Tootsie Music

632 Oakland Birmingham, MI 48009 Contact: Kathy Kosins Telephone: (810) 644-9099 Fax: (810) 644-9099
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Jay Livingston Music, Inc.

P.O. Box 120004 Nashville, TN 37212 Contact: Randy Talmadge Telephone: (615) 297-5163 Fax: (615) 269-8595 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.moodrecords.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Frank Loesser Literary & Musical Trust

1 East End Avenue New York, NY 10022 Contact: Jo Loesser Telephone: (212) 288-5728 Fax: (212) 288-1834
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Lombardo Music Publications (LMP)

PO Box 3037 Trenton, NJ 08619 Contact: Ricky Lombardo Telephone: (609) 586-9245 Fax: (609) 631-0465 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.lombardomusic.com Member of:(M/N)
Address:

Longhead Music Company

P.O. Box 49812 Austin, TX 78765-9812 Contact: Ronald G. Marks Telephone: (512) 440-0712 Fax: (512) 440-7114
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

The Lorenz Corporation

501 East Third Street Address: P.O. Box 802 Dayton, OH 45401-0802 Contact: Deb Kaiser Telephone: (800) 444-1144 x542 Fax: (937) 223-2042 Email: [email protected]

http://www.lorenz.com Member of:(C/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association
Website:

Lorimar Music Group

10585 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90025 Contact: Jay Morgenstern, Jack Rosner, Neil Gillis Telephone: (310) 441-8600
Address: Fax: Email:

http://warnerchappell.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Website:

Lou Levy Music

1007 Montana Avenue Address: #341 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Contact: Leeds Levy
Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Love Jones Music

7770 Regents Road Address: #113-239 San Diego, CA 92122 Contact: Tim Miner Telephone: (619) 231-6393 Fax: (323) 822-9087
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

The Loving Company

Address:

7051 Hwy. 70 South #188 Nashville, TN 37221

Contact: Telephone: (615) 662-8008 Fax: (615) 662-4581 Email: Website: Member of:(C) Church Music

Publishers' Association

Luck's Music Library Inc.

P.O. Box 71397 Address: 32300 Edward Madison Heights, MI 48071-0397 Contact: Randy Luck Telephone: (248) 583-1820 Fax: (248) 583-1114 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.luckmusic.net
Member of:

Ludwig Music Publishing Company, Inc.

557 East 140th Street Cleveland, OH 44110-1999 Contact: Christopher Donze Telephone: 216-851-1150 Fax: 216-851-1958 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ludwigmusic.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Lycus Music Inc.

325 Elm Ave. Rahway, NJ 07065 Contact: Sharon Lyew Telephone: (732) 396-3250 Fax: (732) 396-3137 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Lyon & Healy Harps, Inc.

168 N. Ogden Avenue Chicago, IL 60607 Contact: Moya Wright Telephone: (312) 786-1881 Fax: (312) 226-1502 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:

The Lyons Partnership. L.P.

Lyrick Studios Address: 830 South Greenville Avenue Allen, TX 75002 Contact: Charles L. King Telephone: (972) 390-6080 Fax: (972) 390-6001
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Lyricland Music Group

2587 Albany Avenue West Hartford, CT 06117-2303 Contact: Michael Christian Telephone: (203) 231-8861 Fax: (203) 231-8861
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association M

M & I Music Publishing

630 Ninth Avenue Address: #1400 New York, NY 10036 Contact: Ira Yuspeh Telephone: (212) 582-0210 Fax: (212) 581-1370

Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

M'Bubba Music
Address: Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

No further info available

M.C. Chimp Music

470 Flushing Ave, Apt. 4F Brooklyn, NY 11205 Contact: Cynthia A. Wheeler Telephone: 718-855-4988
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

MCA Music Publishing

1755 Broadway Address: 8th Floor New York, NY 10019 Contact: Gail Wooten Telephone: (212) 841-8000 Fax: (212) 582-7340
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

MMB Music, Inc.

Contemporary Arts Building Address: 3526 Washington Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103-1019 Contact: Norman A. Goldberg, President Telephone: (314) 531-9635 ; (800) 543-3771 Fax: (314) 531-8384 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mmbmusic.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association

MPL Communications, Inc.

41 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019 Contact: Bill Porricelli, Sr. VP Promotions Telephone: (212) 246-5881 Fax: (212) 977-8408 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mplcommunications.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Madlands Publishing
P.O. Box 78423 Los Angeles, CA 90016 Contact: Courtney Lenard Telephone: (213) 732-4610
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Lee Magid, Inc.

Address:

P. O. Box 532 Malibu, CA 90265 463-5998

Contact: Telephone: (213) Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

Magnamusic Distributors
P.O. Box 338 Sharon, CT 06069 Contact: Madeline Mix Hunter, Holly H. Stonehill Telephone: (860) 364-5431 Fax: (860) 364-5168 Email: [email protected] Website: http://magnamusic.com
Address: Member of:

Mainstay Music Inc.

9301 Wilshire Boulevard Address: Suite 311 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Contact: Al Gallico Telephone: (310) 274-0165 Fax: (310) 274-2697
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Major Bob Music Company, Inc.

1111 17th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212 Contact: Robert W. Doyle Telephone: (615) 329-4150 Fax: (615) 329-1021
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Makin' It Up Music Inc.

% Makin Music, Inc. Address: 1230 17th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212 Contact: Chris Dodson Telephone: (615) 269-6770 Fax: (615) 385-9310

Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Malinda Davora Music

265 W. Pastorius Street Philadelphia, PA 19144 Contact: Jeffrey Lee Johnson Telephone: (215) 843-6083 Fax: (215) 843-5043
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Manduca Music Publications

861 Washington Ave. Portland, ME 04103-2728 Contact: Elizabeth Manduca Telephone: (800) 626-3822 Fax: (207) 773-6597 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.manducamusic.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Manhattan Beach Music

1595 East 46th Street Brooklyn, NY 11234-3122 Contact: Bob Margolis Telephone: (718) 338-4137 Fax: (718) 338-1151 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.manhattanbeachmusic.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Manna Music, Inc.

Address: Contact:

P.O. Box 218 Pacific City, OR 97135 Hal Spencer

Telephone: (503) Fax: (503) Email:

965-6112 965-6880 [email protected] Church Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association

Website: Member of:(C/N)

Maraschino Music Company

13 S. Oxford Address: #2 Brooklyn, NY 11217-4107 Contact: F. Vattel Cherry Telephone: (718) 596-4569 Fax: (718) 596-4569
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Marelli Productions Inc.

2598 Portobello Troy, MI 48083 Contact: Pino Marelli Telephone: (810) 524-9281 Fax: (810) 619-0279
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Margun/Gunmar Music, Inc.

167 Dudley Road Newton Centre, MA 02159 Contact: Ann Stimson Telephone: (617) 332-6398 Fax: (617) 969-1079 Email: [email protected] Website: http://members.aol.com/margunmus Member of:(M/N) Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Markee Dee Music

237 North Raleigh Farms Road Youngsville, NC 27596 Contact: Mark DiPrimo Telephone: (919) 556-4798
Address: Fax: Email:

[email protected] National Music Publishers' Association

Website: Member of:(N)

Edward B. Marks Music Company

% Carlin America, Inc. Address: 126 East 38th Street New York, NY 10016 Contact: Bernard Kalban Telephone: (212) 779-7977 Fax: (212) 779-7920 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.carlinamerica.com Member of:(M/N) Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association

Marshall Songs
PMB-71-201 Address: 5225 Canyon Crest Drive St-71 Riverside, CA 92507 Contact: Marshall Heaney Telephone: (909) 788-8327
Fax:

[email protected] Website: http://www.msongs.net; http://www.mp3.com/msongs Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Email:

Masters Music Publications, Inc.

P.O. Box 810157 Boca Raton, FL 33481-0157 Contact: Leon Galison Telephone: (561) 241-6169 Fax: (561) 241-6347 Email: [email protected] Website: http://masters-music.com
Address:

Member of:

Mauve Music/Purple (USA) Music, Inc.

12424 Wilshire Blvd. Address: Suite 1000 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Contact: John LeConte Telephone: (213) 207-2220 Fax: (213) 207-0556
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Mayflower Music Corp.

P.O. Box 30122 Tucson, AZ 85751 Contact: Julian Parnaby, mktg. mgr. Telephone: (520) 326-4400 Fax: (520) 326-3333 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.harmonies.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

McGinnis & Marx Music Publishers

236 West 26th St. Address: #11S New York, NY 10001-6736 Contact: Paul Sadowski Telephone: (212) 243-5233 Fax: (212) 675-1630
Email: Website: Member of:(M/N)

Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association

Ken Medema/Brier Patch Music

Address: Contact:

4324 Canal SW Grandville, MI 49418 Dave Vander Mulen

Telephone: (616) Fax: (616)

534-6571 534-1113 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.kenmedema.com Member of:(C) Church Music Publishers' Association

Media Press, Inc.

Inter-Media Press Music Address: P.O. Box 3937 Champaign, IL 61826-3937 Contact: Thomas Siwe Telephone: (217) 359-0162
Fax: Email:

[email protected] National Music Publishers' Association

Website: Member of:(N)

Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

#4 Industrial Drive Pacific, MO 63069-0066 Contact: William Bay, President Telephone: (800) 8-MEL BAY Fax: (800) 660-9818 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.melbay.com
Address: Member of:

Mercer Publications Inc.

8651 Mohawk Court Stanwood, MI 49346-9644 Contact: Dorothy Mercer Telephone: (616) 972-7175 Fax: (616) 972-4186 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mercerpublications.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Mighty Three Music d/b/a/ Gamble-Huff

309 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Contact: Constance Heigler Telephone: (215) 546-3510 or 545-5830 Fax: (215) 985-1195
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Millhouse Music
1710 Roy Acuff Place Nashville, TN 37203 Contact: Russ Davidson Telephone: (615) 255-0428
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Irving Mills Music

P.O. Box 10372 Sedona, AZ 86339 Contact: Anne Mills Telephone: (928) 282-4394 Fax: (928) 282-4254 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Mona Lisa Sound

Two Mariners Cove Edgewater, NJ 07020 Contact: Janna Glasser Telephone: 877-263-5691 Fax: 201-696-3946 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.monalisasound.com
Address: Member of:

Moonlight & Magnolias, Inc.

% Tessler & Co. Address: 11726 San Vincente Blvd. #360 Los Angeles, CA 90049 Contact: Yvette Guigneaux Telephone: (818) 709-8080 Fax: (818) 709-4072
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Morning Music (U.S.A.) Inc.

5200 Dixie Road Mississauga, Ontario, CANADA L4W 1E4 Contact: Mark Altman Telephone: (905) 625-2676 Fax: (905) 625-2092 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Morris Music Inc.

10917 Savona Road Los Angeles, CA 90077-2309 Contact: Steve Morris Telephone: (310) 476-7375 Fax: (310) 476-4180 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.morrismusic.net Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Morrison Hill Music Inc.

Address: Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email:

116 Broad Ave. Leonia, NJ 07605

Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Morton Music Pty Ltd

Co:/ One World Distribution, Inc. Address: 1915 10th Avenue W Mobridge, SD 57601 Contact: Natasha Bennett
Telephone: Fax: (605) Email: Website: Member of:

845-5540 [email protected] http://www.mortonmusic.com

Mountain Crest Music

PO Box 260 Stormville, NY 12582 Contact: Wynne E. Phillips Telephone: 845.226.1142 Fax: 845.226.1142 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mountaincrestmusic.com
Address: Member of:

Mozambique Music
103 MacDonough Street Brooklyn, NY 11216 Contact: John Henry Miller Telephone: (718) 622-8633
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Music Sales Corporation

257 Park Avenue South Address: 20th floor New York, NY 10010

Contact: Denise Maurin Telephone: (212) 254-2100 Fax: (212) 254-2013

[email protected] Website: http://www.schirmer.com/msg.html Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Email:

Musica Russica, Inc.

310 Glenwood Drive Guilford, CT 06437 Contact: Vladimir Morosan, President Telephone: 800/326-3132 Fax: 203/458-3227 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.musicarussica.com/
Address: Member of:

MusicExpresso
Ted Piechocinski, CEO/President Address: 8401 Jonathon Lane Suite G Mainville, OH 45039
Contact: Telephone: (513) Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

583-8001

http://www.musicexpresso.com

Musicians Publications
1076 River Road Trenton, NJ 08628 Contact: Bill Holcombe Telephone: (609) 882-8139 Fax: (609) 882-3182 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:

James E. Myers Enterprises

27190 Holly Lane Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Contact: James E. Myers Telephone: (941) 949-1274
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Myklas Music Press

387 Corona Street Denver, CO 80218 Contact: Mary Elizabeth Clark Telephone: (303) 778-8003 Fax: (303) 778-8082 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.myklas.com
Address: Member of:

Mystery Music, Inc.

2520 Cedar Elm Lane Plano, TX 75075 Contact: P. L. Murphy Telephone: (214) 867-6656 Fax: (214) 867-6657
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association N

NDC Editions, Inc.

103-26 68th Road Apt. A34 Forest Hills, NY 11375 Contact: Ralph W. Buxton Telephone: (212) 595-9717
Address: Fax: Email:

[email protected]

http://www.ndceditions.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association

Website:

Nike Neun Publishing

Box 812 Address: 19480 Augusta Ave. Suquamish, WA 98392
Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

NickOVal Music Company, Inc.

254 West 72nd Street Address: Suite 1A New York, NY 10023 Contact: Altamese Tee Alston Telephone: (212) 873-2179 Fax: (212) 799-6926
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Nilkamm Music
1425 Blair Bridge Road Address: Suite #702 Austell Road, GA 30001
Contact: Telephone: (404) 819-0799 Fax: (404) 819-0799 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Northeastern Music Publications

% Roncorp, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 517 Glenmoore, PA 19343 Contact: Randy Navarre Telephone: (610) 942-2370 Fax: (610) 942-0660 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nemusicpub.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association

Notable Music Company, Inc.

Address:

441 East 57th Street, #1 New York, NY 10022

Contact: Telephone: (212) 906-9010 Fax: (212) 906-9013 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Noted for the Record

P.O. Box 1899 Studio City, CA 91614 Contact: Jay Graydon Telephone: (818) 501-6239 Fax: (818) 501-3400 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:

Now Sounds Music

% Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman Address: 1880 Century Park East, #900 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Contact: Karen R. Adams Telephone: (310) 556-6642 Fax: (310) 556-6666 Email: [email protected]
Website:

Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association O

OCP Publications
5536 NE Hassalo Portland, OR 97213 Contact: David Island Telephone: (503) 281-1191 Fax: (503) 282-3486 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ocp.org Member of:National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

OMI Old Manuscripts & Incunabula

P.O.Box 6019 Address: FDR Station New York, NY 10150 Contact: Olga Immel Telephone: (212) 758-1946 Fax: (212) 593-6186 Email: [email protected] Website: www.omifacsimiles.com
Member of:

Oceanna Music Publications

Address:

170 Acton Road Annapolis, MD 21403

Contact: Telephone: 877-296-9079 Fax: 705-738-9068 Email: Website: Member of:

www.oceannamusic.com

Octave Music Publishing Corp.

521 Fifth Avenue Address: Suite 1700 New York, NY 10175 Contact: Martha Glaser Telephone: (212) 265-5475 Fax: (212) 268-8864
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

One Omik Music

2503 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 Contact: Kimo Williams Telephone: (773) 489-6032 Fax: (777) 489-4998 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Orbiting Clef Productions, Inc.

36 Baltusrol Road Summit, NJ 07901 Contact: Chesley Kahmann Telephone: (908) 277-3881
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C/N)

Church Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association

Editions Orphee, Inc.

1240 Clubview Blvd. North Columbus, OH 43235-1226 Contact: Matanya Ophee Telephone: (614) 846-9517 Fax: (614) 846-9794 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.orphee.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Orpheus Publications
P.O. Box 804 Whittier, CA 90608-0804 Contact: Dr. Williametta Spencer Telephone: (562) 692-8858
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected]

Otay Music, Corp.

340 West 55th Street Address: Suite 1-A New York, NY 10019 Contact: Scott Shukat, Maribel Rivas Telephone: (212) 582-7614 Fax: (212) 315-3752 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:

Overland Music Distributors

1829 Picasso Avenue Davis, CA 95616-0515 Contact: Jonathan Elkus Telephone: (530) 753-4822 Fax: (530) 753-4822 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mmbmusic.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Oxford University Press

198 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016-4314 Contact: Brian Hill Telephone: (212) 726-6000 x6048 Fax: (212) 726-6444 Email: [email protected]
Address:

http://www.oup-usa.org/ Member of:(M/N) Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association
Website:

P.A. System, Inc.

2685 Howell Street Baldwin, NY 11510SONGSCULPTOR Contact: Andy Sarnoff Telephone: (212) 496-5090
Address: Fax: Email:

[email protected] National Music Publishers' Association

Website: Member of:(N)

The PRI Music Publishing Companies

Address:

810 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019

Contact: Telephone: (212) 333-8381 Fax: (212) 333-8194 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Paganiniana Publications
1 T.F.H. Plaza Address: Third & Union Aves. Neptune City, NJ 07753 Contact: Evelyn Axelrod Telephone: (201) 988-8400 Fax: (201) 988-5466
Email: Website: Member of:

Pal Dog/335 Music

Address:

3209 Tareco Drive Los Angeles, CA 90068

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Peermusic Classical
810 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 Contact: Todd Vunderink Telephone: (212) 265-3910 Fax: (212) 489-2465 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.peermusic.com/classical (M/N) Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association; ;included on Member of: membership list rec from CH 1/31/01 w/some discrepancies that I notified CH about.
Address:

J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.

2480 Industrial Blvd. Paoli, PA 19301 Contact: Charles M. Slater Telephone: (610) 648-0500 Fax: (610) 993-0563 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.jwpepper.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Per Productions
111 St. Croix Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Contact: Ann L. Strothers Telephone: (412) 795-1370
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

PerMus Percussion Publications, Inc.

P.O. Box 218333 Columbus, OH 43221-8333 Contact: James L. Moore Telephone: (614) 529-0085 Fax: (614) 529-0085 *51 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:

C.F. Peters Corp.

70-30 80th Street Glendale, NY 11385 Contact: Martha Hinrichsen Telephone: (718) 416-7800 Fax: (718) 416-7805 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.cfpeters-ny.com Member of:(M/N) Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Phase International
P.O. Box 6032 Richmond, VA 23222 Contact: William C. Belton Jr. Telephone: (804) 303-7634 Fax: (804) 303-7634
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Philharmusica Company
305 Madison Avenue Address: Suite 1166 New York, NY 10165 Contact: W. Boswell, VP
Telephone: Fax: Email:

[email protected]

Website: Member of:

http://members.aol.com/philharmus/

Pinwheel Music, Inc.

Address: Contact: Janice Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

Pendarvis

[email protected]

Pocono Mountain Music Publishing, Inc.

208 Drexel Road Tobyhanna, PA 18466 Contact: Daniel Wolfe Telephone: (800) 215-1880
Address: Fax:

[email protected] Website: http://www.poconomusic.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association

Email:

Pomer Rants Music

Address:

2633 Zorada Drive Los Angeles, CA 90046

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Pomus Songs, Inc.

Bowling Green Station Address: P.O. Box 848 New York, NY 10274 Contact: William Bratton

Telephone: (212) Fax: (212) Email: Website: Member of:(N)

514-8259 514-9340 [email protected] National Music Publishers' Association

Prairie Sky Music

Address: Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

www.prairieskymusic.com

Theodore Presser Company

588 N. Gulph Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Contact: Brett Rosenau Telephone: (610) 592-1222 Fax: (610) 592-1229 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.presser.com (C/M/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Member of: Publishers' Association
Address:

Prophecy Publishing, Inc.

% Bug Music Address: 6777 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Contact: Jamie Purpora Telephone: (323) 466-4352 Fax: (323) 466-2366 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.bugmusic.com
Member of:

Provincetown Bookshop Editions

246 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA 02657 Contact: Joel Newman Telephone: (508) 487-0964 Fax: (508) 487-3286
Address: Email: Website: Member of:

Pullara-Tunes
Address:

PO Box 2091 Warminster, PA 18974

Contact: Telephone: 215-675-7743 Fax: 215-675-0747 Email: Website: Member of:

www.coolbeansmusic.com

Puna Music Company

P.O. Box 3004 Teaneck, NJ 07666 Contact: Jan Ausfahl Telephone: (201) 833-8721 Fax: (201) 833-8853 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.punamusic.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Queenwood Publications
% Edmondson & McGinty, Inc. Address: 11101 E. Mercer Lane Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Contact: Anne McGinty Telephone: (480) 860-2151 Fax: (480) 391-2479 Email: [email protected]

http://www.queenwood.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Website:

RBC Music Company Inc.

4410 Piedras Drive West Address: P.O. Box 29128 San Antonio, TX 78229 Contact: Tom Rhodes Telephone: (800) 548-0917 Fax: (210) 736-2919 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.rbcmusic.com
Member of:

Ragged Island Music

509 Market Street, Ste 608 Shreveport, LA 71101 Contact: Alton Warwick Telephone: (318) 227-9110 Fax: (318) 227-9113
Address: Email: Website: Member of:

Rainwater Music Company

932 Shellwood Way Sacramento, CA 95831 Contact: Eric Rainwater Telephone: 916-428-2056
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected]

Rawstock Music

Address:

P.O. Box 2 Cambria Heights, NY 11411

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Regent Music Corporation

254 West 54th Street Address: 13th floor New York, NY 10019-5516 Contact: Bernadette Gorman, general manager Telephone: (212) 246-3333 Fax: (212) 262-6299 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.arcmusic.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Review & Herald Publishing Assoc.

55 W. Oak Ridge Drive Hagerstown, MD 21740 Contact: Jeanette R. Johnson Telephone: (301) 393-3000 Fax: (301) 393-3222 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Frankie Rich Music

38498 South Lazy V Lane Marana, AZ 85653 Contact: Frankie Rich Telephone: (520) 616-0757 Fax: (520) 616-0755 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.thunderboltrecords.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Roaring Fork/Turtle Creek Music

555 West 57th St. New York, NY 10019 Contact: Art Weiner Telephone: (212) 424-1121 Fax: (212) 424-1001
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Don Robertson Music Corp.

P.O. Box 4141 Thousand Oaks, CA 91359 Contact: Don or Irene Robertson Telephone: (805) 495-0298 Fax: (805) 373-8363
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Rock Garden Music, Inc.

Address:

26442 Sand Canyon Road Canyon Country, CA 91351

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Roeboat Music Company

Address:

Contact: Telephone: Fax: (310) Email: Website:

P.O. Box 572 Alpharetta, GA 30201 Tommy Roe 275-3119 [email protected] http://www.tommyroe.com

Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

David Romeo Music

1008 16th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212 Contact: David Romeo Telephone: (615) 254-7875
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Ron Mr. Wonderful's Music

1730 Kennedy Road Louisville, KY 40216 Contact: Ronald C. Lewis Telephone: (502) 774-1066
Address: Fax:

[email protected] Website: http://www.CDBABY.com/unhookedgen Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Email:

Roncorp, Inc.
P.O. Box 724 Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 Contact: Bruce Ronkin Telephone: (856) 722-5993 Fax: (856) 722-9252 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:

Rondor Music International, Inc.

2440 Sepulveda Blvd. Address: #119 Los Angeles, CA 90064 Contact: Lance Freed Telephone: (310) 235-4800

(310) 235-4801 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.universalmusicpublishing.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Fax:

Julie Rose Music

6861 River Ridge Drive Nashville, TN 37221 Contact: Bonnie Keen Telephone: (615) 662-1791
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

David Rose Publishing Co.

4020 Longridge Avenue Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Contact: Betty Rose, Angela Rose White (Admin.) Telephone: (818) 788-9352 Fax: (818) 789-3705 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Royal Music Publisher

447 Ilimano Street Kailua, HI 96734-1828 Contact: Tim T. Owens Telephone: (808) 254-2242
Address: Fax: Email:

[email protected] National Music Publishers' Association

Website: Member of:(N)

Rumanian Pickleworks Music

P.O.Box 277 Address: FDR Station New York, NY 10022 Contact: Jody Giberti Telephone: (212) 297-4500 Fax: (212) 297-4516
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association S

SBK Entertainment World

Address:

1290 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10104

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C/N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Sailor Music/Silk Stocking Music

P.O. Box 12680 Seattle, WA 98111-4680 Contact: Steven H. Miller Telephone: (206) 287-1819 Fax: (206) 287-1822
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

St. Nicholas Music, Inc.

1619 Broadway New York, NY 10019 Contact: Michael Marks Telephone: (212) 582-0970 Fax: (212) 582-1097 Email: [email protected]
Address:

http://www.stnicholas.com Member of:(N,M) National Music Publishers' Association, Music Publsihers' Association
Website:

Salvation Army Supplies

1424 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329-2088 Contact: Major Robert Bagley Telephone: (404) 728-1300
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

Marilyn Sanders Music

470 West End Avenue Address: #1E New York, NY 10024 Contact: Marilyn Sanders O'Bradovich Telephone: (212) 877-8504
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Santa Barbara Music Publishing

260 Loma Media Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Contact: Barbara Harlow Telephone: (805) 962-5800 Fax: (805) 966-7711 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sbmp.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

J. S. Sato Music Editions

Address: Contact:

P.O. Box 14854 Chicago, IL 60614-0854 Junichi Steven Sato

Telephone: (773) Fax: (773)

296-0893 296-0936 Email: [email protected] Website: http://satomusic.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Schaffner Publishing Co.

224 Penn Avenue Westmont, NJ 08108 Contact: Steven L. Schaffner Telephone: (856) 854-3760 Fax: (856) 854-5584
Address: Email: Website: Member of:

G. Schirmer, Inc.
257 Park Avenue South Address: 20th floor New York, NY 10010 Contact: Peter Herb Telephone: (212) 254-2100 Fax: (212) 254-2013 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.schirmer.com/ (C/M/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Member of: Publishers' Association

Schott Music International/European American Music

35 East 21st Street 8th Floor New York, NY 10010 Contact: Caroline Kane (for permissions) Telephone: 212-871-0210 Fax: 212-871-0237 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eamdllc.com or www.Schott-Music.com
Address: Member of:

A. Schroeder International LLC.

200 West 51st Street Address: Suite 1009 New York, NY 10019 Contact: Abby Schroeder Telephone: (212) 582-8995 Fax: (212) 977-5253
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Scott Music Publications

Box 750460 New Orleans, LA 70115 Contact: Dr. Scott Fredrickson Telephone: 504-891-8957 Fax: 504-891-8958 Email: [email protected] Website: http://scottmusic.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Screen Gems/EMI Music, Inc.

1290 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10104 Contact: Martin Bandier Telephone: (212) 492-1208 Fax: (212) 492-1898
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Seafarer Press
1245 Ashland Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55104 Contact: Elizabeth Alexander Telephone: (800) 278-2087 Fax: (651) 330-0488 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.seafarerpress.com
Address:

Member of:

Second Floor Music

130 W. 28th St. Address: 2nd Floor New York, NY 10001-6108 Contact: Don Sickler Telephone: (212) 741-1175 Fax: (212) 627-7611 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.secondfloormusic.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Seesaw Music Corp.

2067 Broadway New York, NY 10023 Contact: Raoul R. Ronson Telephone: (212) 874-1200
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

September Music Corp.

250 West 57th Street New York, NY 10107-0235 Contact: Stanley Mills Telephone: (212) 581-1338 Fax: (212) 765-6703
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Serendipity Press
2117 L Street NW #214 Washington, DC 20037 Contact: Gordon Bowie Telephone: (202) 333-0549
Address:

(202) 333-0933 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.s-press.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Fax:

Serenissima Music, Inc.

Address: Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

205 South Charles Street Edwardsville, IL 62025

Sete Music Company

66 Buckelew St. Sausalito, CA 94965 Contact: Anne Sete, president Telephone: (415) 331-5653
Address: Fax: Email:

[email protected] National Music Publishers' Association

Website: Member of:(N)

Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc.

488 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10022 Contact: Michael Brettler Telephone: (212) 588-0878 Fax: (212) 588-0620
Address: Email:

http://www.shapirobernstein.com Member of:(M/N) Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association
Website:

B. Sharp Music Co.

529 Central Avenue Address: #B Alameda, CA 94501 Contact: Bobby Sharp Telephone: (510) 521-3102
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Shawnee Press Inc.

PO Box 1250 Marshalls Creek, PA 18335 Contact: Krista Montgomery Telephone: (570) 476-0550 Fax: (570) 476-5247 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.shawneepress.com (C/M/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Member of: Publishers' Association
Address:

Larry Shayne Enterprises

1334 Lincoln Blvd. Address: #120 Santa Monica, CA 90401
Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

K. Shiffer Music Company

Address: Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email:

306 Tompkins Lane Waldorf, MD 20601

Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Shoot No Blanks Music Inc.

P.O. Box 102 Bethpage, NY 11714 Contact: Cliff Massie Telephone: (516) 735-3452 Fax: (516) 735-3329 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Sierra Music Publications

P.O. Box 37 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 Contact: Robert H. Curnow Telephone: (509) 255-9928 Fax: (509) 255-6179 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sierramusic.com
Address: Member of:

Shelby Singleton Music, Inc.

3106 Belmont Blvd. Nashville, TN 37212 Contact: John A. Singleton Telephone: (615) 385-1960 Fax: (615) 385-1964 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sunrecords.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Skinny Zach Music

P.O. Box 570815 Tarzana, CA 91357-0815 Contact: Zachary Glickman Telephone: (818) 708-1300
Address:

Fax: Email:

(818) 705-6332 [email protected] National Music Publishers' Association

Website: Member of:(N)

David E. Smith Publications

4826 Shabbona Road Deckerville, MI 48427 Contact: David Smith Telephone: (810) 376-9055 Fax: (810) 376-8429 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.despub.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Snow Music
1555 Sherman Avenue Address: Suite 345 Evanston, IL 60201
Contact: Telephone: (708) 677-4405 Fax: (708) 677-4406 Email: Website: Member of:National Music Publishers'

Association

Song International
5545 Netherland Avenue Address: Suite #3-C Riverdale, NY 10471 Contact: Mark Bauman Telephone: (718) 884-6385
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Songs of the Knight

% Richards & ONeil, LLP Address: 885 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022 Contact: Barry I. Slotnick, Esq. Telephone: (212) 207-1776 Fax: (212) 644-6499 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Sony / ATV Music Publishing

8 Music Square West Nashville, TN 37203 Contact: Amy Cranford Telephone: (615) 726-8300 Fax: (615) 743-1700
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Sony Pictures Music Group

10202 Washington Boulevard Culver City, CA 90233 Contact: Rita Zak Telephone: (310) 244-7754 Fax: (310) 244-7754
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Southern Music Company

P.O. Box 329 San Antonio, TX 78292 Contact: Mark Rogers Telephone: (210) 226-8167 Fax: (210) 223-4537 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.southernmusic.com Member of:(M/N) Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Space Potato Music, Ltd.

58 - 12 Vista Hermosa Santa Fe, NM 87506 Contact: Judith Berger Telephone: (505) 986-3960 Fax: (505) 986-3454
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

The Sparrow Corp.

P.O. Box 5010 Brentwood, TN 37024-5010 Contact: Thomas E. Hartley Telephone: (615) 371-6800
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C/N)

Church Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association

Spectrum Press
Address: Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected] www.spectrumpress.com

Larry Spier, Inc.

928 Broadway New York, NY 10010 Contact: Larry Spier Telephone: (212) 460-8677 Fax: (212) 614-0166 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website:

Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Spina Music
2232 Vista Del Mar Place Los Angeles, CA 90068 Contact: Harold Spina Telephone: (213) 467-6018 Fax: (213) 467-0959
Address: Email: Website: Member of:

SpiritSound Music Group

PO Box 2430 Cleveland, TN 37320 Contact: LeAnn Moorhead Telephone: (423) 478-7784 Fax: (423) 478-7639 Email: [email protected] Website: www.spiritsoundmusic.com Member of:(C) Church Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Spitfire Music, Inc.

Address:

P.O. Box 6008 Sherman Oaks, CA 91413

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Spring Rose Music Publisher

4 Reina Lane Valley Cottage, NY 10989-1702 Contact: Frank Longo Telephone: (914) 268-7711 Fax: (914) 268-0018
Address:

Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Stainer & Bell Ltd.

Victoria House Address: 23 Gruneisen Road London, England N3 1DZ Contact: Keith Wakefield Telephone: 44-20-8343-3303 Fax: 44-20-8343-3024 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.stainer.co.uk
Member of:

Stallion Music, Inc.

4223 Lebanon Road Address: Suite 201 Hermitage, TN 37076
Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Thomas C. Stangland Company

P.O. Box 19263 Portland, OR 97280-0263 Contact: Thomas Stangland Telephone: (503) 244-0634 Fax: (208) 485-4393 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.TomasSvoboda.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

StarNET Music

P.O. Box 3717 Teaneck, NJ 07666 Contact: Gilman T. Figaro, Sr. Telephone: (201) 836-0799 Fax: 201-836-4440
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Starshine Music
Brown Cottage, Glynleigh Road, Hankham East Sussex BN24 5BJ, England Contact: John Kenward Telephone: 01323 764334 Fax: 01323 764334 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.starshine.co.uk
Address: Member of:

Kent Steel Music Factory

159 Windchime Lane Mooresville, NC 28115 Contact: Kent Steel Telephone: (704) 663-5488 Fax: (704) 663-5417 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.kentsteel.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Stigwood Group, Ltd.

% RSO Films Ltd. Address: 122 E. 42nd Street, #810 New York, NY 10168-0002
Contact: Telephone: (212) 972-1061 Fax: (212) 912-1061 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Subito Music Corporation

60 Depot Street Verona, NJ 07044 Contact: David Murray Telephone: (973) 857-3440 Fax: (973) 857-3442 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.subitomusic.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Su-Ma Publishing Company

P.O. Box 1125 Shreveport, LA 71163-1125 Contact: Dianne Patrick Telephone: (318) 227-2228 Fax: (318) 227-0304 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:

Summy Birchard Inc.

15800 N.W. 48th Avenue Miami, FL 33014 Contact: Michael Lefferts, Judi Gowe Telephone: (305) 620-1500 Fax: (305) 621-1094
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Sunburst Music Company

P.O. Box 413 Onalaska, WI 54650-0413 Contact: William K. Sisson Telephone: (608) 783-5490
Address: Fax: Email: Website:

Member of:

Sunhawk Digital Music LLC

1463 E. Republican Address: PMB 12A Seattle, WA 98112 Contact: Bruce Donnelly Telephone: 858-794-2740 Fax: 858-797-2732 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sunhawk.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association

Supreme Enterprises International Corp.

12304 Santa Monica Blvd. Address: #300 W. Los Angeles, CA 90025 Contact: Lisa Lew Telephone: (818) 707-3481 Fax: (818) 707-3482 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Sweet Andie Music

Address:

P.O. Box 1248 Whiteville, NC 28472

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Sweet Pipes Inc.

Address: Contact:

23 Scholar Lane Levittown, NY 11756 Gerald Burakoff

Telephone: (516) Fax: (516) Email: Website: Member of:

796-2229 735-8678

TAS Enterprises
1212 Ankor Street Wausau, WI 54401 Contact: Theodore A. Salvi Telephone: (715) 842-8176
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

TBQ Press
2308 Don Andres Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32304 Contact: Paul Hanna Telephone: (904) 575-2702
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected]

TEK Publishing
P.O. Box 1485 Lake Charles, LA 70602 Contact: Eddie Shuler Telephone: (318) 439-8839 Fax: (318) 491-0994 Email: [email protected] Website: http://cust.iamerica.net/goldband Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

TRO Inc. (The Richmond Organization)

266 West 37th Street, 17th Floor New York, NY 10018 Contact: Judy Bell Telephone: 212-594-9795 Fax: 212-594-9782 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Tara Publications
8 Music Fair Road Address: Suite I Owings Mills, MD 21117 Contact: Velvel Pasternak Telephone: (410) 654-0880 Fax: (410) 654-0881 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.jewishmusic.com
Member of:

Tempo Music Publications, Inc.

3773 W. 95th Street Leawood, KS 66206 Contact: Dr. Jesse Peterson Telephone: (913) 381-5088 Fax: (913) 381-5081
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Teshmusic
% FRanAm Pub.Adm. Address: 1608 N. Cahuenga Blvd #203 Hollywood, CA 90028 Contact: Fran Amitin Telephone: (213) 662-9069 Fax: (213) 665-3610
Email: Website:

Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Teshuvah Music Inc.

34 W. 28th Street New York, NY 10001 Contact: Mr. Namanworth Telephone: (212) 686-7516 Fax: (212) 685-6478 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Third Story Music, Inc.

% Cohen & Cohen Address: 740 North La Brea Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90038 Contact: Joanne Terrell Telephone: (323) 938-5000 Fax: (323) 936-6354
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Thoma CompuGraphics
2579 Carlton Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1203 Contact: Erven Thoma Telephone: (313) 971-8477
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected] http://members.aol.com/ThomaET/htmlhome/CompuGraphics.html

Hank Thompson Music Co.

2000 Vista Road Roanoke, TX 76262 Contact: Hank Thompson Telephone: (817) 431-0642
Address:

Fax: Email:

(817) 431-1529 [email protected] National Music Publishers' Association

Website: Member of:(N)

Three D Productions, Inc.

Address:

1546 Maxwood Drive S. St. Paul, MN 55075

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Three-Two Music Publishing

PO Box 15368 Fresno, CA 93702 Contact: Steve Alcala Telephone: 559-645-7042
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected] http://www.3-2music.com

Mel Tillis Enterprises

809 18th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203 Contact: Ernie Rowell, Madelyn Tillis Telephone: (615) 320-0910 Fax: (615) 320-9669
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Transcontinental Music Publications

633 Third Avenue Address: 6th Floor New York, NY 10017-6778 Contact: J. Mark Dunn Telephone: (212) 650-4101 Fax: (212) 650-4109 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.eTranscon.com (C/M/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Member of: Publishers' Association

Treble C Music
P.O. Box 1754 Glen Burnie, MD 21060-1754 Contact: Tedd R. Griepentrog Telephone: (410) 553-6351 Fax: (410) 553-9149 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:

Trillenium Music Company

P.O. Box 88 Tunbridge, VT 05077 Contact: Don Stewart Telephone: (802) 889-3354 Fax: (802) 889-3354 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.trillmusic.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Trunksong Music, Ltd.

340 West 55th Street Address: Suite 1-A New York, NY 10019 Contact: Scott Shukat, Maribel Rivas Telephone: (212) 582-7614 Fax: (212) 315-3752 Email: [email protected]

Website: Member of:

Trust Music Management

P.O. Box 22274 Carmel, CA 93922 Contact: Joan Trust Telephone: (831) 626-1030 Fax: (831) 626-1026
Address: Email: Website: Member of:

Tundradogs Music Publishing

Address: Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected] www.tundradogsmusic.com

The Tune Room, Inc.

800 Olde Clubs Drive Alpharetta, GA 30202 Contact: Jerry Ragovoy Telephone: (770) 642-6852 Fax: (770) 642-9161
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

TurnerSong
4263 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32207 Contact: Lee Turner Telephone: (904) 398-4429
Address:

Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

(904) 346-3103 [email protected] http://www.turnersong.com

Scott Tutt Music

408 Veritas Nashville, TN 37211 Contact: Scott Tutt Telephone: (615) 329-0856
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association U

Universal Edition, Inc.

331 West 57th Street Address: #380 New York, NY 10019 Contact: Dr. Robert Thompson Telephone: (212) 252-3981 Fax: (212) 656-1877 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.universaledition.com Member of:(M/N) Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association V

Tommy Valando Publishing Group

444 Madison Avenue Address: Suite #2904 New York, NY 10022 Contact: Arthur Valando Telephone: (212) 752-5200 Fax: (212) 752-5276
Email: Website:

Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Vanguard Music
71 Hazen Street Address: Suite B Wayne, NJ 07470 Contact: Frank Siegfried Telephone: 973-305-6604
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Van Heusen Music

2601 Elm Hill Pike Suite N Nashville, TN 37214 Contact: Brook Babcock Telephone: 615 889 7216 Fax: 615 889 7221
Address: Email: Website: Member of:

http://www.jimmyvanheusen.com

Vector Music, Inc.

116 Wilson Pike Address: #210 Brentwood, TN 37027
Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Velke Publishing Company

Address: Contact:

Box 393 Glen Echo, MD 30812 John A. Velke II

Telephone: (301) Fax: (301)

229-2078 229-2007 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.erols.com/velkepub Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association

Viola World Publications

2 Inlander Road Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Contact: Alan Arnold Telephone: (518) 583-7177 Fax: (518) 583-7177 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(M/N)

Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association

Jerry Vogel Music Company, Inc.

% Edmund C. Grainger, Jr. Address: 125 Park Ave. 3rd Floor New York, NY 10017
Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association W

W & K Publishing Corp.

Ace Adams Music Co. Address: P.O. Box 432370 San Diego, CA 92143 Contact: Stanley Ace Adams , Dolores Adams Telephone: (619) 429-1508 Fax: (619) 429-1508
Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

de Walden Music International, Inc.

11324 Ventura Boulevard Studio City, CA 91604 Contact: Christian de Walden Telephone: (818) 763-6995 Fax: *818) 763-6997 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Walton Music
1028 Highland Woods Road Chapel Hill, NC 27217 Contact: Gunilla Luboff Telephone: (919)929-1330 Fax: (919)929-2232 Email: [email protected] Website: www.waltonmusic.com
Address: Member of:

Wandee Music
2640 Marion Ave. Address: Apt. 1K Bronx, NY 10458
Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Warner/Belwin
Address:

15800 NW 48th Avenue Miami, FL 33014 620-1500

Contact: Telephone: (305) Fax: Email:

Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

Address: Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website:

10585 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90025 Jay Morgenstern, Jack Rosner, Neil Gillis

http://warnerchappell.com Member of:(C/N) National Music Publishers' Association

Frank E. Warren Music Service

29 S. Main Street Sharon, MA 02067 Contact: Frank E. Warren Telephone: (781) 784-0336 Fax: (781) 784-0336 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(M)

Music Publishers' Association

Web IV Music Publishing

2107 Faulkner Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30324 Contact: Cassandra Berns Telephone: (404) 329-9535
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Guy Webster/Webster Music

% Murphy & Kress Inc. Address: 2401 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90405 Contact: Guy Webster/Gary Kress

Telephone: (310) 396-7000 Fax: (310) 396-2690 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Wild Cherry Music

5602 E. Oakhurst Way Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Contact: Trish Fogerty Telephone: (602) 483-8551 Fax: (602) 438-8482
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Wild Rose Publishing Co.

114 Avenida Baja San Clemente, CA 92672 Contact: Max Bennett Telephone: (949) 498-0238 Fax: (949) 498-0238 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.maxbennett.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Don Williams Music Group, Inc.

16760 Escalon Drive Encino, CA 91436 Contact: Di Koob Telephone: (818) 789-4366 Fax: (818) 788-1841 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Williamson Music Co.

1065 Avenue of the Americas Address: Suite 2400 New York, NY 10018
Contact: Telephone: (212) Fax: (212)

541-6968 489-6637 Email: (through webpage) Website: http://www.williamsonmusic.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association

Willis Music Company

7380 Industrial Road Florence, KY 41042 Contact: Kevin Cranley Telephone: (800)354-9799 Fax: (859) 283-1784 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.willismusic.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Wind Music/TAP Publications

974 Berkshire Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30324 Contact: Mark Yancich Telephone: (404) 874-7662 Fax: (404) 874-7662
Address: Email: Website: Member of:

http://www.windmusicyanich.com

Window Music Publishing Co., Inc.

Address:

P.O. Box 40945 Nashville, TN 37204

Contact: Telephone: (615) 297-4345 Fax: (615) 297-1584 Email: Website: Member of:(N) National Music

Publishers' Association

Windswept Holdings LLC

9320 Wilshire Boulevard Address: Suite 200 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Contact: Evan Medow Telephone: (310) 550-1500 Fax: (310) 247-0195 Email: [email protected]
Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Windy Gale Records

159 Windchime Lane Mooresville, NC 28115 Contact: Kent Steel Telephone: (704) 663-5488 Fax: (704) 663-5417 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.kentsteel.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Wingert-Jones Music, Inc.

11225 Colorado Kansas City, MO 64137-2502 Contact: Joyce E. Pinnell-Martin Telephone: (816) 765-6200 Fax: (816) 765-3232 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.wjmusic.com Member of:(M) Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Woodbury Music Company

33 Grassy Hill Road Address: P.O. Box 447 Woodbury, CT 06798-0447 Contact: Eleanor Anderson Telephone: (203) 263-0696

(203) 263-5102 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.leroyanderson.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Fax:

Woodsong Publishing
1557 South Spruce Street Denver, CO 80231 Contact: Dawn Wooderson Telephone: 303-506-4897 Fax: 303-752-8696 Email: [email protected] Website: www.MusicByWoodSong.com
Address: Member of:

Word Music Group, Inc.

Address:

65 Music Square North Nashville, TN 37203

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(C)

Church Music Publishers' Association

Word, Inc.
3319 West End Address: #200 Nashville, TN 37203 Contact: Don Cason Telephone: (615) 385-9673
Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

(C/M/N) Church Music Publishers' Association ; Music Publishers' Association ; National Music Publishers' Association

Wrensong Publishing Corp.

1229 17th Ave. South Nashville, TN 37212 Contact: Ree Guyer Buchanan Telephone: (615) 321-4487 Fax: (615) 327-7917 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.wrensong.com Member of:(N) National Music Publishers' Association
Address:

Wynwood Music Co. Inc.

P.O. Box 3199 Warrenton, VA 20188-1899 Contact: Peter V. Kuykendall Telephone: (540) 349-8183 Fax: (540) 341-0011 Email: [email protected]
Address: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association ____________________ X (no listings)

____________________ Y

Deanna Yamman Publishing Company, Inc.

1105 McClelen Way Decatur, GA 30033 Contact: Deanna J. Brown Telephone: (404) 355-4874
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Ybarra Music
Address:

Box 665 Lemon Grove, CA 91946

Contact: Richard Braun Telephone: (619) 462-6538 Fax: (619) 462-6565 Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected]

Yellow Rose Enterprises

Address:

232 N. Westridge Covina, CA 91724

Contact: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

Yelton Rhodes Music

1717 No Ogden Drive Los Angeles, CA 90046 Contact: Roger Bourland Telephone: 323-512-2512
Address: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

[email protected] www.rogerbourland.com

Yelton Rhodes Music Publishers

Roger Bourland Address: 1717 N. Ogden Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90046 Contact: Roger Bourland Telephone: (323) 512-8512 Fax: (323) 512-4512 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.yrmusic.com
Member of:

Z and Misc

ZionSong Music
P.O. Box 574044 Orlando, FL 32857 Contact: Bob Johnson Telephone: (407) 851-7377 Fax: (407) 851-7872 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.zionsong.com
Address: Member of:

Muzicas Editions
Address: Contact: Paul Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: Member of:

Coles

[email protected] www.muzicaseditions.co.uk/

3-G's Publishing Company

615 Hillview Road Baltimore, MD 21225 Contact: Tony Bulluck Telephone: (410) 355-0500 Fax: (410) 354-3640
Address: Email: Website: Member of:(N)

National Music Publishers' Association

THE FINAL REFRAIN Allow me to introduce myself Hi, my name is Richard Melvin Brown, and I'm an award winning songwriter/producer, and musician, with my own MULTI-TRACK STATE OF THE ART RECORDING STUDIO Songsculptor Music Production. As a Studio Musician, Arranger and Composer, I have been involved in hundreds of recording projects including albums, singles, demos, jingles and film score. Many songs I have composed, or co-written with other lyricists or musicians (such as yourself) have been recorded by many well known Canadian Artists,

receiving considerable airplay across Canada and even the U.S. and Europe. Of course the song I am most proud of is (SILHOUETTES AND SHADOWS), co-written with lyricist Frank Stachow, of which Frank and Myself won the prestigious SONGWRITER/COMPOSER OF THE YEAR AWARD from the (Alberta Recording Industry Association, 7th Annual Awards 1992). This award is sponsored by SOCAN (Society of Composers Authors and Music Publishers of Canada). I have also toured Europe 3 times as musical director for (The Canadian Country Music All-Star Show) and I have been a band member for Grammy Award Winning Producer David Foster. If youre a lyricist and would like me to compose music to your lyric please read the section of this book titled SONGCULPTOR, just before the Music Section in Chapter 5. Click Here To Collaborate With Songsculptor
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Richard Melvin Brown's complete catalog includes over 3000 songs that Richard either composed himself or co-wrote with the many lyricist's who have allowed Songsculptor to help turn their lyrics into a song.

One such co-written song was "The A.R.I.A. 1992 Song Of The Year Silhouettes And Shadows" co-written with lyricist Frank Stachow. You may Listen to and/or Download some of Songsculptor's songs on The Internet at:

www.songsculptor.com/mp3samples.htm

Thanks for taking the time to read THE

Secret Songwriter Tips and Techniques

SONGSCULPTOR METHOD

Formally published in hard copy under the titles > "How To Write A Great Commercial Song" and "The Lyricist's Assistant"

I sincerely hope this book will be of some help to you in your songwriting career Richard Melvin Brown 1996/97/98/99/2000/2001/2002/2003/2004/2005/2006/2007/2008/2009 Revised and updated in August 2009 Click Here To Collaborate With Songsculptor
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