How Can A Songwriter Make Money From Their Songs?

  • Michele
    Vice-Maslin
  • Songwriter
    Publisher
  • Producer
    Educator
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Intermediate

For many songwriters, writing songs is a rewarding but financially empty hobby. But for those who treat it like a business, it can be an amazing way to bring in serious income. 

Pro songwriter Michele Vice-Maslin has written hit songs and has over 6000 song placements in films, TV shows, video games etc. In this video she explains how to turn your creativity into a lucrative business. 

Overview

Valuable Insights Michele Shares In This Video

Publishing

Learn how the ownership of a song copyright works and the importance of setting up your own publishing company.

Collecting Tpyalties

Find out how to ensure that you are receiving all of the royalties worldwide that your songs have earned. 

Income Streams

Learn about maximing your song income through film, TV and video game placements and other sources.

Common Mistakes

Learn common mistakes songwriters make that prevent them from being as successful as they have the potential to be. 

Making Connections

Learn how to put yourself in the way of opportunities through networking, research and more. 

Ducks In A Row

Find out  what you need to have in place in order to quickly take advantage of  any and all opportunities. 
ABOU THE EXPERT

Michele Vice-Maslin

Michèle Vice-Maslin is an Emmy Award-winning, #1 hit Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, and Music Publisher who works across music composition, production, and arrangement for artists, films, television, ads, and games. A key achievement includes her song “GET OVER YOURSELF” (performed by Eden’s Crush) being recognized on Billboard’s Top 100 Girl Group Songs of All Time. She has secured over 6,000 music placements (syncs) across numerous genres, with her music featured on radio and television daily, year-round.

Recently, Vice-Maslin has collaborated with acclaimed smooth jazz R&B artist Jonathan Butler on songs like “RAINBOW NATION” and “OUR VOICES MATTER”. Her production and writing credits include all the songs for the new Mattel animated feature BARBIE AND STACIE TO THE RESCUE. Her professional engagement extends to appointments on the Television Academy (ATAS) Music Peer Group Executive Committee, the PMA Composer Advisory Board, and the Recording Academy Advocacy Committee, in addition to receiving HMMA producer/production nominations. She is also currently working on a book detailing her decades in the music business and music licensing.

Her extensive discography includes work with major artists and placements in high-profile media. She has collaborated with the legendary Bob Dylan and developed the hit sensation Kesha. Notable chart successes include the international #1 hit “HELP ME” for Backstreet Boy Nick Carter and the #1 song “CONTRIBUTION” for Mica Paris (featuring Eric B and Rakim). Her compositions and production have been featured in films like Dumplin’ (starring Dolly Parton & Jennifer Aniston) and Downsizing (starring Matt Damon), and TV series such as ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, MAYANS, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL, THE ROMANOFFS, and Pretty Little Liars.1

A native of New York City now based in Los Angeles, Michèle Vice-Maslin began singing and performing publicly at age five and studied Creative Writing and Music at the University of Arizona after high school. After moving to Los Angeles, she fronted a performance art ensemble and worked for FALLOUT FILMS, producing videos for artists like George Clinton and The Ramones. Her career launched professionally after she was mentored by hitmaker producer Nile Rodgers (CHIC/Daft Punk). Her collaboration with Rodgers led to the worldwide hit “CONTRIBUTION,” which secured her a major publishing deal with Island Music Publishing. She currently works from her own studio, Sweetersongs East, for her production company, MOB FORCE PRODUCTIONS.

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