FAQ

Up-Tempo Publishing is my independent publishing company where I create and distribute sheet music, instructional books, and educational resources for musicians, teachers, and self-learners. Every book and piece I publish is something I’ve developed through my own teaching and playing experience.

Absolutely! Many of my books and sheet music collections include preview pages so you can see the format and difficulty level before purchasing. If you’re interested in a specific book and want to know more, check the Books & Music section or feel free to reach out.

Yes! I provide free worksheets, exercises, and select sheet music for teachers and students. These are available in the Teachers section of the site, and I occasionally add new free materials, so check back often.

Yes! In addition to publishing music, I’m a full-time piano and theory instructor with over 25 years of experience. I offer live online lessons for students of all ages and skill levels.

You can learn more about my piano and theory lessons by visiting my teaching studio website at www.bachtobasics.ca. I offer a free trial lesson, so if you’re interested, feel free to reach out!

Yes! Anyone can publish music, but the process involves more than just uploading files to a platform. It helps to understand distribution, marketing, copyright, and networking to ensure your music reaches the right audience.

Yes, but it depends on the type of music you’re publishing. Some people successfully publish by ear or with basic music theory knowledge. However, having a solid foundation in music theory can enhance your compositions and help you communicate better with other musicians.

Absolutely! Successful publishing involves networking, marketing, and actively promoting your music. Building relationships with performers, music educators, and industry professionals can help get your music heard. Selling sheet music, licensing compositions, and collaborating with musicians can also expand your reach. Building relationships with performers, music educators, and industry professionals can help get your music heard. Selling sheet music, licensing compositions, and collaborating with musicians can also expand your reach.

At this time, Up-Tempo Publishing only publishes my own compositions and educational materials, so I don’t accept outside submissions. However, I do share insights about the self-publishing process, so if you’re looking to publish your own music, you might find some helpful resources here.

To protect your work, consider registering your compositions with a copyright office or a performing rights organization (PRO) like ASCAP, BMI, or SOCAN. Keeping dated drafts and recordings can also serve as proof of authorship. You can also register your music with the copyright office in your jurisdiction.

It depends on what you’re publishing:

Licensing & Sync: Songtradr, Pond5, or Musicbed for film and media placements.

Sheet Music: MusicNotes, Sheet Music Plus, and your own website.

Digital Audio: Bandcamp, SoundCloud, CD Baby, and DistroKid for streaming platforms.

Print Books: Amazon KDP, MyScore, and Lulu for instructional books.

Licensing & Sync: Songtradr, Pond5, or Musicbed for film and media placements.

Selling sheet music requires a combination of distribution and marketing. Consider using platforms like MusicNotes, Sheet Music Plus, and your own website. Promote your music through social media, email lists, and collaborations with music teachers.

My books and sheet music are available through various platforms, including:

• Amazon KDP (for print books)
• MusicNotes & Sheet Music Direct (for digital downloads)
• Sheet Music Plus / MyScore (for print and digital options)

You can find links to all available titles in the Books & Music section.

If you purchase digital sheet music through MusicNotes or Sheet Music Plus, you’ll receive an instant download link after checkout. For Amazon KDP books, physical copies are printed and shipped to you.

Due to the nature of digital downloads, on most digital download sites all sales are final. However, if you experience any issues with your purchase, contact the platform you purchased the music from, and they’ll do their best to help.

Absolutely! Any free sheet music downloaded from Up-Tempo Publishing comes with an educational copyright, meaning you’re welcome to use it in your lessons, studio, or classroom as much as you like—just please don’t sell or redistribute it for profit. Purchased materials are also classroom-friendly, but if you need a license for multiple students, feel free to reach out.

If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to ask! You can reach me through the [Contact Page] or check out my teaching studio website at www.bachtobasics.ca for more about lessons.