Career Development

Resources and guides from subject matter experts on various career-focused and industry topics.


Attention SOCAN members! New online resources

For education, connection, networking, development

Kizaba: Carte Blanche for Black History Month

‘It is still hard to admit that Black people experience in...

The Breakdown: Song Rights versus Master Rights

What are the differences?

The Breakdown: Playing and recording other peoples’ music

How it works, from a copyright perspective

Video – Keep creating, no matter what

Pierre Lapointe, Souldia, Lisa LeBlanc, Jean-Michel Blais et...

Vidéo : Les Pros – La Bonne attitude pour un show épatant, d’après Lou-Adriane Cassidy

Elle nous partage ses conseils pour donner le meilleur spect...

Video: The Pros – CRi shares his advice

A few tips and tricks to give the best possible live show

Video: The Pros – Screen Composer Rob Carli

Explains why scoring is a great career choice if you love wr...

Video: The Pros – grandson on venue size adjustments

The difference between performing in arenas and clubs

Video: The Pros – grandson explains how to best use social media

The different advantages of TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter

Video: JUNOs 2022 – Want a big tip on how to succeed via TikTok?

Let 347aidan tell you what worked for him

Video: The Breakdown – What is SPACQ?

The organization’s Executive Director tells us all about i...

Video: The Breakdown – “What’s the best advice for pitching to a music supervisor?”

How to get your songs on-screen, with Michael Perlmutter

Phoque Off 2022 : The Metaverse Edition!

Sound Advice: Legal considerations when co-writing a song

What you need to know

Video: The Breakdown – “When does a songwriter need a music publisher?”

With peermusic Canada’s Cheryl Link

Composers’ and Writers’ Share Royalties

What you should know

Video: The Breakdown – “Songwriters’ common mistakes and misconceptions”

With peermusic Canada’s Cheryl Link

Video: The Breakdown – “What does a music publisher do?”

With peermusic Canada’s Cheryl Link

Video: “The Breakdown” – Getting booked at a festival

Isabelle Ouimet, Executive Producer for Santa Teresa & M for...

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