publishing Flashcards
Who is responsible for scouting new acts?
A & R representatives
Explain the role of a record producer
oversees the recording process keeps to time achieves the sound the record label is after to run the studio to look after finances
explain the role of a venue manager
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
explain the role of a promoter
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
what are common activities of a publisher?
edit produce and print scores hire and sell the scores register your work promote your work
what are potential downsides of working with a publisher?
having to share profits
transferring your rights
under pressure to take on commissions
having less control
what are advantages of going with a large publishing house?
better equipped for distribution music is associated with a certain quality more opportunities for promotion higher budget more opportunity for profit
what are some disadvantages of going with a large publishing house?
harder to stand out, may insist on further editing, usually need to go through agent who will take a percentage of your money
what are advantages of self publishing?
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
what are disadvantages of self publishing?
less marketing and promotion, likely to make less money, less opportunities for distribution, harder to network, your responsibility
what is copyright?
a legal term describing who has the rights to a piece of work
name two responsibilities of a composer
keep to deadlines
compose music for a special event
name two responsibilities of a musical director
schedule rehearsals
guide the orchestra so they stay together as they perform
name two responsibilities of a LIVE sound engineer
do soundchecks
position and rig up microphones
name two responsibilities of an artistic manager. What do they do?
organise and confirm show dates and tours
liaise with record companies.
They guide the professional career of artists in the music industry
name two responsibilities of a studio manager
schedule times and liaise with clients
employ session musicians and engineers
name two responsibilities of a marketer
devise promotional events
create an artist’s image/ brand
name two responsibilities of A & R
scout for new talent
manage the recording process
name two responsibilities of a sound engineer
making sure the volume and recording levels are set correctly
name two responsibilities of a mastering engineer
prepare and transfer audio to desired format
refine the sound quality and make subtle changes to create an appealing sound
name two responsibilities of a DJ
choose music to suit the audience’s taste
play and mix recordings in venues to create an atmosphere
describe casual working
not secure, sporadic, flexible
name three health and safety things
ventilation, clean drinking water, emergency exits
name three agencies
PRS, PPL, MCPS
