What It Takes to Get a Publishing Deal

August 16, 2023

What does it take for a songwriter to get signed to a publishing deal? What does a publisher look for before signing a songwriter?  

Nashville-based music biz veteran LeAnn Phelan has spent 25+ years helping music creators reach their potential. In the below video, she shares four key questions that publishers ask when they’re considering whether or not to work with a songwriter creatively:

4 Key Questions Essential to Getting Signed to a Publishing Deal

1.  Connection - Is there an instant connection with this songwriter?
2.  Great Songs - Do I LOVE the music?
3.  Do the publisher and songwriter align on the vision for your career?  
4.  Can the publisher help you get there?  

Which step is the most important? Is this order the same for all publishers? Watch the video and get LeAnn’s perspective on these key questions and more!

This valuable lesson is excerpted from LeAnn Phelan’s online course Songwriters on the Rise!

 

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Topics covered in the Songwriters on the Rise! course:  

Leann Phelan, Songwriters on the Rise outline
 

PLUS: 

  • 7 Videos - Go at your own pace
  • Special Guest Appearance by ASCAP member JT Harding - Hit Songwriter & Author
  • Special Guest Appearance by Ryan Beuschel - VP A&R Warner Chappell Pub
  • Worksheets and downloads with each Video Lesson
  • Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
  • Genre: What we learn will help you in ANY GENRE
  • Mentoring by LeAnn AND SO MUCH MORE!  

 

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A note from LeAnn:

 

“I hope you enjoyed learning from the free “4 Steps Closer to a Pub Deal”video. I also really want you to know that one piece of encouragement at 11 years old changed everything for me and led me on an amazing musical journey.  Encouragement is the most powerful thing I can give or receive.  That’s what every workshop, private session, speaking engagement and course is about. If that lights you up, I look forward to meeting you in one of the offerings.  

 

If it’s not me, find a mentor, teacher, coach, that resonates with you. I don’t know anyone who’s done this alone. There are great people out there! Just keep going!!!"

 

You can learn more about LeAnn at LeAnnPhelan.com