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How to Reach Out to Japanese Music Publishers: Music Business Conferences & Resources

These are the music business conferences that you should attend if you're interested in reaching out to Japanese music publishers. Now it's your turn to do your homework!

Interview: Creating a Successful Licensing Business as an Independent Musician (Part 2)

The latter part of the interview with Sync Summit which is focused on the music licensing business. We delved into the practical side of licensing business and its future.

Interview: Creating a Successful Licensing Business as an Independent Musician (Part 1)

I had a long and detailed interview with Sync Summit about the music licensing business. I hope this article will be helpful for independent musicians and publishers.

Differences in Sync Licensing Business between Japan and the US -Part 2-

Differences in Sync Licensing between Japan and the US -Part 2-

Here are the things you should know before having sync licensing deals with Japanese companies. Be attentive to what JASRAC consider Mechanical Rights are.

Differences in Sync Licensing between Japan and the US -Part 1-

Unlike ASCAP & BMI, JASRAC can control a large portion of synchronization rights as well as performing & mechanical rights. That affects greatly sync licensing deals in Japan.

Scary, but not just so (Tatsuya Oe Blog)

Subdued, but Dramatic – A Talk About Great Japanese 60’s Films & Composers

Do you know Kaneto Shindo, one of the most brilliant Japanese film directors? Sadly he died last week, and it was just when I was supposed to introduce his film “Onibaba” on this blog. This legendary work…