Are there any legitimate or bona fide agencies or brokers for submitting songs to publishers?
There are no legitimate or authorized agencies, brokers or individuals for submitting songs to publishers. Anyone who claims to do this and asks a fee for such a service should be viewed with suspicion. Why is it said that the music business is a “closed shop”? The rumor that the music business is a “closed shop” for amateur writers is definitely false and has arisen partly due to the stories spread by disappointed songwriters who have taken this “sour grape” method of explaining away their lack of success, and partly to the propaganda issued by “song sharks” who have taken advantage of this rumor to bring unsuspecting victims to their doors. Only a small percentage of popular songs written ever reach publication. The reason for this is simply that more songs are written than could possibly be published, and that the production is greater than the demand. Furthermore, a great number of the popular songs written by amateurs and professionals do not come up to the proper standards and ar
