What should a new songwriter know before submitting material to a major publisher?
Carol Spencer: If they’re really just starting out, they probably shouldn’t be submitting with a major publisher. It makes more sense to try an independent producer, people who will represent you in an aggressive manner and try to get you some sync licenses. It’s very hard right now for a fledgling songwriter to get noticed [by a major] unless they’ve already got some songs coming out on a record. SW101: Assuming that a new songwriter does have songs on a forthcoming record, what’s the best way for him or her to align with a major? Spencer: If they’ve gotten that far, chances are they already have a team in place — at least an attorney and/or a manager. It’s really best to go through them — they know what people are looking for, and who to contact at the different companies. There are so many songwriters out there right now trying to get themselves heard that it really is necessary to have that kind of connection to get noticed. SW101: Are there industry events that you would recommend
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