MUSIC BUSINESS CONSULTANT
With more than a decade worth experience in the music and entertainment industry, Mart-Marie definitely has the adequate understanding and know-how to assist you in every part of the music business. She was involved with Maranatha Record Company (one of the big Christian record labels in SA), CopyCare Africa (the largest Christian publishing company in SA) and Merchant Music for more than 10 years.
Many people think that the music industry is just about music. It's true, the music industry is about music, but as in any other industry there's a huge business element needed to make your music career a success.
As a music business consultant Mart-Marie can help you with the preliminary budget. She can put you in contact with producers, sound engineers, graphic designers, manufacturers and distributors. She can assist you with selecting the correct repertoire, correct & sellable cover designs and photo shoots. She’ll also assist with contractual negotiations, copyright licences and other publishing issues. Furthermore she’ll connect you with promoters and marketing people.
If you’re thinking about starting a career in music and/or recording a CD … Mart-Marie Schoeman should be your first stop!!
PUBLISHING
New songs and songwriters have always been close to Mart-Marie’s heart. As a creative writer herself, she understands the importance to protect all creative works. As a result NewTunes Publishing was born – a publishing house to where new songs can have the opportunity be showcased within a save environment.
Mart-Marie believes that the best local songs are yet to be discovered …
Publishing with NewTunes will include songwriter registrations with SAMRO, NORM & CCLI, as well as the opportunity to upload your songs to the NEWTUNES Song Library website (coming very soon).
If you're a songwriter ... hit the contact button!!
SUB-PUBLISHING / ADMINISTRATION
Many record companies and songwriters prefer to have their own publishing companies - in that way they have more control over their copyrights ...
If you're a local publisher, Mart-Marie offers her qualified services as a catalogue administrator. She can also assist with the necessary applications, registrations and contracts with SAMRO, NORM & CCLI.
Sub-Publishing agreements are also available for international publishing catalogues that needs representation in South Africa.
For more information, please contact Mart-Marie.
MUSIC BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
Mart-Marie presents music business workshop across the country. Workshops can be customised according to your specific needs and audiences. Workshops focussed on music business, management and marketing is very popular with young artists and music schools. A copyright & publishing workshop is well-liked with at songwriter-sessions and singing competitions. Mart-Marie works with many other music professionals and therefore they can present a custom made workshop. Click here for details about a workshop close to you.
Contact her for more information.
BARCODES
To
be able to sell your CD (or any other product) in shops you need a barcode.
You can buy the 13 digit barcode from Mart-Marie - just send an email
requesting a quote.
After payment has been received the 13 digit code will be emailed to you - you can convert the number to a barcode with a barcode coverter (downloadble from the internet). For a nominal extra amount you can also request that the final JPG can be send to you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Where do I start?
A. By reading "Ek wil 'n CD opneem. WAT NOU?" - almost all the questions you might have are answered in this book and it will be less expensive than a consultation ... order it now!
More frequently asked questions ... to follow soon!!