How Can I Publish Sheet Music?

by Rebecca Jansen
(Seattle, WA)

Hi!

I just stumbled on this site and love it so far! I know this is NOT a question about playing...however, I love to compose and teach on the side and am realizing how amazing it would be to make money from something I already love to do and something I could still do when my husband and I start a family in a couple of years. :)

Do you know the best way (or places?) to go about submitting intermediate piano compositions (the one I have notated is written to teach specific aspects)??

Thanks so much for your time,

Rebecca Jansen


Maria’s answer:

Hi there!

My first thought was immediately why not keep all profits and sell the compositions yourself? Your ideas are perfect for an online business!

Build a website, like this, and sell your own compositions as helpful tools to teach various aspects as you mentioned. Write some articles about music composing and teaching, have your own online store….

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Best of luck!
Maria