publishing

Question 1

Who is responsible for scouting new acts?

Answer 1

A & R representatives

Question 2

Explain the role of a record producer

Answer 2

oversees the recording process
keeps to time 
achieves the sound the record label is after 
to run the studio 
to look after finances

Question 3

explain the role of a venue manager

Answer 3

oversees the running of the venue 
set up contracts 
ensure a risk assessment is carried out 
collaborate with promoters 
organise for someone to check equipment

Question 4

explain the role of a promoter

Answer 4

work with venues to arrange a show 
work with artist’s management 
promotes the show through advertisement
collaborate with venue managers
collaborate with marketing team

Question 5

what are common activities of a publisher?

Answer 5

edit
produce and print scores
hire and sell the scores
register your work
promote your work

Question 6

what are potential downsides of working with a publisher?

Answer 6

having to share profits
transferring your rights
under pressure to take on commissions
having less control

Question 7

what are advantages of going with a large publishing house?

Answer 7

better equipped for distribution
music is associated with a certain quality
more opportunities for promotion
higher budget
more opportunity for profit

Question 8

what are some disadvantages of going with a large publishing house?

Answer 8

harder to stand out, may insist on further editing, usually need to go through agent who will take a percentage of your money

Question 9

what are advantages of self publishing?

Answer 9

more in control of editing, stepping stone to a larger company, can cater to a specific genre you want, no need to go through agent, less pressure

Question 10

what are disadvantages of self publishing?

Answer 10

less marketing and promotion, likely to make less money, less opportunities for distribution, harder to network, your responsibility

Question 11

what is copyright?

Answer 11

a legal term describing who has the rights to a piece of work

Question 12

name two responsibilities of a composer

Answer 12

keep to deadlines

compose music for a special event

Question 13

name two responsibilities of a musical director

Answer 13

schedule rehearsals

guide the orchestra so they stay together as they perform

Question 14

name two responsibilities of a LIVE sound engineer

Answer 14

do soundchecks

position and rig up microphones

Question 15

name two responsibilities of an artistic manager. What do they do?

Answer 15

organise and confirm show dates and tours
liaise with record companies.
They guide the professional career of artists in the music industry

Question 16

name two responsibilities of a studio manager

Answer 16

schedule times and liaise with clients

employ session musicians and engineers

Question 17

name two responsibilities of a marketer

Answer 17

devise promotional events

create an artist’s image/ brand

Question 18

name two responsibilities of A & R

Answer 18

scout for new talent

manage the recording process

Question 19

name two responsibilities of a sound engineer

Answer 19

making sure the volume and recording levels are set correctly

Question 20

name two responsibilities of a mastering engineer

Answer 20

prepare and transfer audio to desired format

refine the sound quality and make subtle changes to create an appealing sound

Question 21

name two responsibilities of a DJ

Answer 21

choose music to suit the audience’s taste

play and mix recordings in venues to create an atmosphere

Question 22

describe casual working

Answer 22

not secure, sporadic, flexible

Question 23

name three health and safety things

Answer 23

ventilation, clean drinking water, emergency exits

Question 24

name three agencies

Answer 24

PRS, PPL, MCPS

Question 25

what does the agency MCPS do?

Answer 25

They collect royalties when a member’s piece of music is reproduced as a physical product.

Question 26

what does the MU do?

Answer 26

represents musicians working in all sectors of the British music business

Question 27

what does equity do?

Answer 27

trade union for professional performers and creative practitioners. e.g. musician, session musician, broadcaster

Question 28

what does BECTU do?

Answer 28

media and entertainment trade union. broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment and interactive media.

Question 29

what does a trade body do?

Answer 29

it is an organisation funded by businesses. They provide training and advertise the trade.

Question 30

Name three trade bodies

Answer 30

MPG, APRS, PLASA

Question 31

what does MPG do and who do they represent?

Answer 31

represent all involved in the production of recorded music. Record producer
sound engineer
mastering engineer
software engineer.

Question 32

what does APRS do and who do they represent?

Answer 32

represent those working in the audio industry. 
Record Producer
sound engineer
mastering engineer
manufacturer
live sound technician

Question 33

what does PLASA do and who do they represent?

Answer 33

represents those who supply technologies and services to events in entertainment. live sound technician
roadie