Just landed a music publishing contract with a major publisher...

1. 66

   Daniel Carterposted 13 years ago

   So I sent out about two dozen pieces of music to a lot of major publishers A YEAR AGO, and got a ton of rejections, but heard back from one of them today and they have offered a contract on one of my pieces. I'm very pleased, but proceeding carefully. I've been in this boat before, dealing with clauses and paragraphs in the contract, but all seems up front and well so far. Everything appears to be industry standards. All good! (I hope.)
   
   The reason this is big news is because I've just spent the past 12 years publishing all my music myself. (Over 400 pieces) So to have a major publisher take interest gives me a little enthusiasm to keep writing fresh, original stuff.
   
   Just wanted to share the news with my friends here!
   

   replyreport
   1. 74

      AEvansposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Oh Daniel, That is well deserved Congratulations to you!

      replyreport
   2. 73

      seanorjohnposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      fantastic news Daniel.Must check out your hubs to find out the type of music you are into.Congrats.

      replyreport
   3. 0

      cosetteposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      wow, that is wonderful!
      
      i was just having a conversation with a friend last night about perseverance towards getting published, and here you are, you hung in there and made it! that's very inspiring Daniel.
      
      congratulations.

      replyreport
2. 76

   Cagsilposted 13 years ago

   Congratulations!!!!!!

   replyreport
3. 0

   lynnechandlerposted 13 years ago

   Awesomeness with a side of awesome sauce!

   replyreport
4. 90

   Rochelle Frankposted 13 years ago

   Congratulations! Hope all goes well.

   replyreport
5. 65

   Faybe Bayposted 13 years ago

   Congatulations. I write lyrics but sadly have no talent to write the music, and no one I know does. Way to go DUDE!

   replyreport
6. 67

   mega1posted 13 years ago

   outstanding!  will we hear your music one day?

   replyreport
7. 67

   Mikel G Robertsposted 13 years ago

   Congratz Daniel!!
   
   Good Luck in the negotiations!
   
   Great news!

   replyreport
8. 74

   cheaptrickposted 13 years ago

   Now comes the Big money Daniel!
   1 New Mercedese
   2 New House
   3 New Boat
   4 Help out Dean?

   replyreport
   1. 66

      Daniel Carterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Surely you jest, amigo.
      1. Alimony
      2. Mortgage
      3. Car payments
      4. Adult, newly married kids who struggle financially.
      5. Help out Dean when I have a 100 other contracts...(maybe)....
      
      
      Thanks, guys. It's a milestone for me. I've published with regional publishers for years, but this is a new part of the journey.
      
      I'm working with a young photographer to put together photo collages of my music and posting them on youtube as videos. I'm hoping it won't be much longer before I can write hubs and post vids of the music.
      
      I'll keep you posted...

      replyreport
      1. 67

         Mikel G Robertsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Woo Hoo!

         replyreport
9. 64

   marcel285posted 13 years ago

   Oh awesome one! Just goes to show, if you don't give up on your dreams, you will eventually achieve them!

   replyreport
   1. 66

      Daniel Carterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I've been publishing for over 25 years, and have never published with a big publisher.
      
      "Never, never, never give up. NEVER1"
      —Sir Winston Churchill

      replyreport
10. 60

    Karina S.posted 13 years ago

    Congratulations, Daniel!

    replyreport
11. 85

    rebekahELLEposted 13 years ago

    wonderful news daniel! congratulations!! must feel good to get that validation from a major publisher. dreams come true.
    

    replyreport
12. 69

    Ivorwenposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations!  You are an inspiration. 

    replyreport
13. 60

    Ohmaposted 13 years ago

    Very nice You are in inspiration to all.

    replyreport
14. 74

    yenajeonposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations! This proves people should never give up!

    replyreport
15. 0

    sneakorocksolidposted 13 years ago

    Good Job! They just got someone that knows good music when they hear it! It takes alot of moxie just put yourself out there, I can't play a pickle!

    replyreport
16. 72

    wyanjenposted 13 years ago

    Beautiful!
    I'm so happy for you Daniel!
    
    You certainly deserve it my friend

    replyreport
17. 66

    Flightkeeperposted 13 years ago

    

    replyreport
18. 67

    TheGlassSpiderposted 13 years ago

    *Dances a jig, throws confetti, and pops a bottle of champagne*
    
    That Is AWESOME!!! Congratulations!!!
    
    I'll be praying that everything is above the board and that all works out for you. I wish you great success!

    replyreport
19. 74

    livewithrichardposted 13 years ago

    That's great news Daniel, Congratulations!

    replyreport
20. 61

    Cly Walshposted 13 years ago

    Goodness what a long time to wait! Congratulations on your success, how exciting for you!

    replyreport
21. 68

    Michael Willisposted 13 years ago

    This is awesome Daniel! Being a musician myself I really can understand what that means to you. You must be on cloud-nine. Congratulation on this honor.

    replyreport
22. 59

    Niteriterposted 13 years ago

    If I may join the chorus, congratulations on this major milestone in your life. May the breeze be always at your back!

    replyreport
23. 93

    rmcrayneposted 13 years ago

    Fantastic news!  Keep us posted.

    replyreport
24. 65

    blondepoetposted 13 years ago

    I am in awe. Best news of the day!!!

    replyreport
25. 0

    rocknrodeogirlposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations, that is awesome!! What kind of music?

    replyreport
26. 72

    wyanjenposted 13 years ago

    

    replyreport
27. 66

    Miekaposted 13 years ago

    Wow congrats!
    
    What kind of stuff do you write? Just for one instrument or for a whole bunch? What are they publishing exactly?
    
    Good luck, this will surely lead to more successes!

    replyreport
28. 75

    lorlie6posted 13 years ago

    Amazing news, Daniel!

    replyreport
29. 0

    B.C. BOUTIQUEposted 13 years ago

    Very Awesome, Congratulations..I wish I would of known before , I happen to know a few people from my days of having a very close person to me in a major band and another good friend in another major band...
    
    Hard to go into details, one guy has passed away, but I still have access to contacts in my lil black book.

    replyreport
30. 60

    Sara Tonynposted 13 years ago

    Fantastic news, Daniel! Congratulations!

    replyreport
31. 75

    myownworldposted 13 years ago

    that's wonderful Daniel.... It's how I've always seen you.. inspiring people and doing great things with your life...

    replyreport
32. 68

    emievilposted 13 years ago

    Happy for you Daniel. Hope everything works out and we will hear your music (even on the other side of the Pacific). Congrats!

    replyreport
33. 68

    Tenerife Islanderposted 13 years ago

    That is brilliant news, Daniel! Congratulations on achieving something I haven't managed with any of my songs as Bard of Ely.

    replyreport
34. 86

    IzzyMposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations from me too Daniel! Look forward to hearing your music!

    replyreport
35. 74

    thisisoliposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations!
    
    Get a lawyer to once over the contract before you sign!

    replyreport
36. 61

    saltposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations!!!!

    replyreport
37. 59

    Alotaposted 13 years ago

    well done Daniel, what kind of music do you write?

    replyreport
38. 70

    ThoughtfulSpotposted 13 years ago

    Congrats! What wonderful news.  And, I agree with you... and Churchill.

    replyreport
39. 81

    kirstenblogposted 13 years ago

    I am inspired! It is always great to hear someone having success and making it one step closer to their dream. I may not be a musician of any sort but a dream is a dream and to hear the stories of people making good steps toward their dreams is always inspiring, thanks for sharing this with us!

    replyreport
40. 68

    Ms Chievousposted 13 years ago

    Daniel that is Awesome! I am happy for you!

    replyreport
41. 66

    Daniel Carterposted 13 years ago

    Thanks, everyone, for you well-wishes!
    
    I wrote choral music for churches for over 30 years, and have a lot of it published with smaller, regional publishers, as well as publishing a few hundred pieces myself. Nothing big, but it adds up, except when you're the publisher, if you don't have a broad consumer base, you always use your earnings for printing, promotion and distribution. So I'm glad to have major choral publisher interested.
    
    The company does a lot more than choral, and I'm heading into a lot of new areas. There are some great opportunities coming my way through musical theater and possibly some film. Things I've wanted to do for a long time.
    
    I'm familiar with music contracts, and this one seems very standard. Nothing out of the ordinary, so I feel pretty good about it.
    
    I'm working with a small group of people to create some music videos to post on youtube. I doubt I'll get to any of the choral stuff for the videos. I'm focusing on instrumental pieces, songs, and previews of the musical and other things I'm working on. Should be fun. Very time consuming.
    
    It's hard to find time to do all this stuff when I work a full-time job as well, but I'm enjoying the process a lot.
    
    Thanks again!

    replyreport
42. 86

    KCC Big Countryposted 13 years ago

    That is absolutely FANTASTIC news, Daniel! Congrats! It is well-deserved.  I wish you all the very best!

    replyreport
43. 73

    fastfretaposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations Daniel, now the sky's the limit!

    replyreport
44. 0

    poetlorraineposted 13 years ago

    i do so love to hear a success story

    replyreport
45. 57

    wrenfrost56posted 13 years ago

    Thats really great news, well done you.

    replyreport
46. 72

    Rafiniposted 13 years ago

    CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!!

    replyreport
47. 85

    Zsuzsy Beeposted 13 years ago

    Daniel what fabulous news. Congrats and here is to the music world picking up many many more of your pieces.

    replyreport
48. 79

    manlypoetrymanposted 13 years ago

    Way to go, Daniel !

    replyreport