Category Archives: Why Self-Publish?

Why Self-Publish? Part 4: The Distribution Dilemma

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Dennis Tobenski

To kick off the NewMusicShelf blog, I’ll be posting a four-part discussion on self-publication for composers. The Distribution Dilemma So you’ve decided to self-publish your music. Good for you! Now you’ve got to ask yourself: who’s going to buy your … Continue reading →

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Why Self-Publish? Part 3: The Difference between Publication and Distribution

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Dennis Tobenski

To kick off the NewMusicShelf blog, I’ll be posting a four-part discussion on self-publication for composers. The Difference between Publication and Distribution As I’ve gone about promoting NewMusicShelf to composers, I’ve been getting regular questions and comments about “publishing”, which … Continue reading →

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Why Self-publish? Part 2: Some Self-publishing Basics for Composers: Engraving

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Dennis Tobenski

To kick off the NewMusicShelf blog, I’ll be posting a four-part discussion on self-publication for composers. Some Self-publishing Basics for Composers: Engraving Because I’ve been involved in a fair number of discussions lately about publishing, and because it’s a subject … Continue reading →

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Why Self-publish? Part 1: Taking Control

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Dennis Tobenski

Why should a composer self-publish?

In today’s artistic and economic climate, the reasons are manifold. Probably the biggest reason to self-publish is the difficulty in being picked up by a major publisher. But more important, I think, is the issue of control. Continue reading →

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