- WHAT ARE ROYALTIES & HOW DO I GET THE MONEY?
This is a very large and complex topic and this is just a very basic guide. I have had a lot of questions from bands, songwriters & media composers. This is ... Read more…
- COPYRIGHT
Usually it comes down to a judge, and is therefore very unscientific so judgements can be very tenuous and inconsistent.
Guidelines:
Copyright is a Three Legged Stool. If all 3 legs are in position, the case for an infringement of copyright exists. ... Read more…
- Pages moved to TamingTheSaxophone.com:
Beginners’ Theory:
Jazz Beginners I
Jazz Beginners II
Rock & Blues Beginners
Rock & Blues Parts 2,3 & 4
Jazz Theory Course:
Chord Sequences
Cycle of 5ths
Upper Extensions
Modes
Minor Harmony
Altered Chords
Tritone Substitutes
Jazz Analysis
Passing Chords
Scales & Improvising
12 Bar Blues Chords
I Got Rhythm
Jazz Arranging:
Jazz Arranging
Instrument Ranges
Transposition Chart
Reharmonisation
Block ... Read more…
- By Derek Wadsworth
My early ventures into the role of scoring music to film came about in the 1960s from my association with Pop Stars of the day such as Manfred Mann, Alan Price or Georgie Fame.
Basically we wrote music to ... Read more…
- THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU
By Derek Wadsworth
In my experience, many writers (even veterans) although aware of how revenue is generated through performances, CD sales and suchlike, remain ignorant of how funds emanate from the licensing and broadcasting of their work ... Read more…
- Part 1
Article Preview – An Introduction to Production Music
The business of TV and film is changing fast, and production or ‘library’ music is becoming ever more important. One of the UK’s most experienced production music composers explains how to get your ... Read more…
- 1 GETTING WORK AS A TV or FILM COMPOSER
I wish I could answer this question, or at least get paid every time someone asks it. Initially I was interested in composing music for TV commercials. After a long time taking ... Read more…
