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We Don’t Need No (Business) Education

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Dennis Tobenski

So I’ve already written about the problems of pricing and why we should (mostly) stop giving away scores for free, but these two topics are part of a larger issue – the lack of education we receive on the business … 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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