A Crash Course for Industry Professionals & Creatives.
This one-day seminar is your essential guide to understanding the basics of Music Publishing.
Through expert-led sessions, you’ll gain practical insights into how money is made in the music business via Performance & Grand Rights, Sync, Performing Rights Organizations, as well as the pivotal roles of composers, distributors, and publishers in shaping the industry.
The day includes refreshments, breakfast & lunch–we hope you will join us after the sessions for a happy hour drink on us!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Use discount code EARLYBIRD to save $35 on registration through February 27, 11:59 EST.
| Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 |
Time: 9:30AM – 5PM (+ complimentary happy hour) |
| Cost: $185 Early Bird Registration with code EARLYBIRD $220 After Feb. 27 |
Location: New York City, in-person event W 38th Street just off 8th Avenue |
Last year’s event included speakers from Concord, Sony, Boosey & Hawkes, and many others.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge, grow your network, and elevate your expertise in music publishing.
Space is limited to 40 attendees.
SESSIONS FOR THE DAY
Music Publishing Quickie aka Explain Music Publishing at a Dinner Party
What do music publishers actually do? Let’s boil it down.
Music and the Law presented by Katie Wagner of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
What does copyright protect? How to avoid infringement & more!
Follow the Money
How do publishers and composers make money? What are Performing Rights Orgs and why are they so important?
Preparing Music for Distribution: Print, Digital Print & Audio
Getting music out in the world and why metadata matters.
Performance & Grand Rights
From page to stage! What are Grand Rights?
Let it Sync In
Highly sought after by composers and publishers, what exactly are sync rights? How are they secured?
Building Relationships/Representing Composers & Presenters
The important role of the publisher in representing their composers and securing commissions & concerts.
The day includes refreshments, breakfast & lunch–we hope you will join us after the sessions for a happy hour drink on us!
Your registration fee includes:
- Refreshments, lunch and happy hour
- One year of free MPA membership for new or lapsed independent publishers^
- Student discounts available, please send an email to [email protected]
* $220 if registering after Feb 15.
^ Applies to publishers in tiers D – I.
Publishers still need to apply for membership; please see our Membership Application for more information.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Use discount code EARLYBIRD to save $35 on registration through February 27, 11:59 EST.
The registration fee is non-refundable; MPA may offer credit for a future session at the discretion of the administrator.
All info subject to change.