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Furthermore, for those who want to play major roles in artist development, publishing is a top spot to be.
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publishers have taken on greater roles as nurturers of talent.
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publishing companies and this openness to stick with new acts through the sometimes protracted development process, some of today’s biggest artists may still be unknown. Taylor Swift, for example, got her start by honing her songwriting abilities under the guidance of Arthur Buenahora at Sony/ATV Music Publishing before being offered her record deal
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Forget the Record Deal, What about the Publishing Deal. While labels are understandably trying to mitigate their risk, by targeting artists who are already as "developed" as possible, it seems that publishers have taken on greater roles as nurturers of talent. Taylor Swift go her start by honing her songwriting abilities under the guidance of Arthur Buenahora at Songy/ATV Music publishing. Keri Hilson speaks about having first developed as a songwriter with Universal Music Publishing, and how that experience helped her launch her solo career with Interscope Records. HERE is a full interview with Eric Beale, who began his tenure in the industry as a songwriter, writing songs for the Jacksons and Diana Ross. Hopefully this interview gives you some further insight into the world of publishing and some hints on how you can either get into the publishing business as a working artist or as a career, helping other artists hone their skills!