The Blog
Insights, Reviews & My Journey in Self-Publishing
This blog is a mix of everything I’m figuring out as I go—industry insights, software experiments, and the ups and downs of publishing music. I explore what’s happening in the world of music publishing, try out different software and platforms, and share my experiences (and missteps) along the way. Whether you’re an independent musician, a teacher looking for new tools, or just curious about the process, I hope you’ll enjoy learning alongside me.
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Being Multifaceted in Business
The Power (and Challenge) of Being Multifaceted in Business I’ve always loved teaching piano and theory—so much so that it’s been my full-time job in my own teaching studio for over 25 years. Over time, I realized I wasn’t just teaching piano; I was helping students...
Consolidating Communications
Managing Multiple Services Effectively Consolidating multiple businesses under a single communications channel is not ideal, but sometimes, it’s a necessary cost-saving measure. Initially, I thought my situation was unique and not worth writing about, but then it...
Setting Up Communications
Setting Up Communications Setting up communication channels—how your customers interact with you—can either be the easiest part of setting up your company or a bit of a nightmare, depending on: How many people are reaching out to your business The types of questions...
Designing & Developing Your Website
Developing a Website With my publishing company's development well underway, the next step is designing the company website. Starting with the Basics First, your company needs a domain name. You can register your domain through a variety of registrars. The domain name...
Logo & Trade Mark Design
Your Logo Is Your First Impression Armed with a business plan and brand guide, it’s time to consider your company’s image. In a previous post, I mentioned I toyed with the idea of setting up my publishing company in the past but never followed through on the process,...
Brand Guide and Procedures Handbook
Establishing Your Brand If you read my previous post on creating a business plan, I mentioned that when setting up Up-Tempo Publishing, I didn’t need a business plan as my company's purpose differed from most. Instead of a business plan, ChatGPT and I created a...
Creating a Business Plan
Planning Your Business Having a business plan is an essential part of starting a business. Think of it as a general guide to your business, its customers, how it earns money, and how it will grow now and in the future. I admit I’m unfamiliar with creating a business...
Domain, Banking, and Business Address
The Journey of Up-Tempo Publishing: Registering a Domain, Banking, and Business Address As Up-Tempo Publishing continues to take shape, the next critical steps in establishing a professional and legally sound business involve securing an online presence, maintaining...
Establishing the Business Structure
The Journey of Up-Tempo Publishing: Establishing the Business Structure Starting a publishing company isn’t just about creating great content—it’s also about laying the right legal and administrative foundation. I had an edge in this area. As a professional private...