Member Advice

The ultimate subject matter experts, our members. Hear our songwriter, composer, and publisher members discuss and share their advice and experiences.


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

With peermusic Canada’s Cheryl Link

What does a music publisher do for you?

Getting monetary mileage out of your songs

Video: The Breakdown – Building a loyal fanbase

2019 SOCAN Songwriting Prize winner grandson

Sound Advice from multi-Platinum songwriter / producer Rob Wells

On co-writing, paced growth, and avoiding over-production

Novice rapper? Here’s some tips from Snotty Nose Rez Kids

Celebrated duo offers Sound Advice in video chat

Back to School: Tips on songwriting, touring, and your career

From Serena Ryder, Laurence Nerbonne, Kardinal Offishall, an...

“How I did it”: Once a Tree reflects on Kenekt

Peak experiences at 2018 SOCAN Song Camp

“How I did it”: Grand Analog earns more than 65 song placements

Co-publisher explains their path to synchronization success

Sound Advice: Maylee Todd’s Indie Musician Toolkit

A dozen ways to help you move forward

“How I did it”: Rachael Kennedy

Developing skills, collaborating, networking, making the lea...

Sound Advice: Do something remarkable

It’ll make people take notice

Sound Advice: Writing Songs with a Corporate Audience

Surprisingly, it re-kindles inspiration for musical mentors

How to write songs for the children’s market

Don't talk down to them

Hip-hop music publishing

What's the difference between a beat-maker and a producer?

Seeing the big picture

Your career is about more than just music

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