Learn how to open the door to a career as an artist through songwriting. In recent years, publishing companies of all sizes have been investing in artist development, an investment previously made primarily by record labels. While this trend has been incredibly successful for some publishers and artist/songwriters, it has not been successful for others. There are a multitude of factors to consider before entering into a publishing agreement with an artist development component. This discussion will analyze this new trend from the perspective of both an artist/songwriter and a publisher. A variety of issues will be analyzed including: copyright ownership, contract provisions, royalties, and creative decisions. 

Presentation by Stephanie Taylor