Hi! I’ve been asked by a publisher that signed two tracks from a previous taxi pitch to write more tracks for an album. I’ve heard that some publishers pay a composing fee for these types of commissions but I don’t know how to ask for this, and if the normally do that.
What is your experience?
Should I ask the publisher for a fee?
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Re: Should I ask the publisher for a fee?
Very rare that any will pay up front unless it's a big library and you have something exceptional to offer. Did they pay you anything for the first two tracks ? Because there's your answer.bmsmusic wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2023 2:45 amHi! I’ve been asked by a publisher that signed two tracks from a previous taxi pitch to write more tracks for an album. I’ve heard that some publishers pay a composing fee for these types of commissions but I don’t know how to ask for this, and if the normally do that.
What is your experience?
Sometimes you get a little something if they are asking you to give up part of your share like a Sync buyout where you'd never get any share of the Sync Fees so they comensate you on the front end.
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Re: Should I ask the publisher for a fee?
I would answer, "no" as well. Maybe after you've signed A LOT more tracks with the library and built more of a long relationship, but for now, leave that alone. It could also turn them off to you. As cosmicdolphin said, upfront money is becoming more and more rare these days- the supply and demand curve is on their side.
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Thanks for your input!
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