35. The Landscape of the Sheet Music Industry (Dave Black, Part Two)

Today I have the privilege of welcoming percussionist and composer Dave Black to the podcast for the first of a two-part series. He is the former Vice President of Alfred Music where he worked for 35 years in a variety of roles including Editor-Chief of school and pop publications. He is also one of the best selling percussion authors in the world with combined sales of over two million units. In today’s episode we talk about the do’s and don’ts of submitting music to publishers. --- Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sellingsheetmusic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for episode transcripts and additional resources for publishers and composers. Subscribe to Garrett Breeze on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for video versions of the podcast. --- Give your choir the gift of new music this Christmas from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holidaychoirmusic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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SELLING SHEET MUSIC is the leading podcast of the sheet music publishing industry, covering topics related to the creation, marketing, and distribution of sheet music. Whether you’re an aspiring composer, a seasoned music executive, or just interested in learning more about where sheet music comes from, you’ll find the news, opinion, insight, and advice you need to make sense of an industry that is rapidly evolving. Join us every week as we go behind the scenes with major publishers, learn from trailblazing creators, and study the ins and outs of self-publishing in this one-of-a-kind show.