Turning knowledge into royalties
Music publishing training & workshops
Empowering creators & professionals globally through music publishing education.
Speaker across four continents
Presented at over 40 events in more than 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. This impactful work continues to provide crucial education in rights management, revealing a global hunger for this knowledge.
Tailored sessions designed to inspire, inform, and equip you with actionable insights, all delivered with energy and focus
Bespoke talks and interactive workshops
These sessions bridge the gap between theory and practice, offering tools and insights to navigate the real-world challenges of music publishing. Any combination is possible, depending on time available and your wishes. * available in-person or online.
Practical music publishing in action
Hands-on sessions to apply real-world knowledge & develop essential skills in publishing.
Splitting the difference:
Role-play negotiating splits and documenting agreements.
Joining a PRO or CMO:
Selecting the right Performance Rights Organisation (PRO) or Collective Management Organisation (CMO) is crucial for ensuring that your royalties are collected worldwide.
Discover how to choose the best fit based on your music, the activity on it, and where you live.
Learn to register your music correctly to maximise performance and mechanical royalties across all territories.
Mastering metadata:
Understand ISRCs, ISWCs, and how to register your works accurately.
Decoding deals:
Break down publishing contracts to understand key terms and ensure fair agreements.
Following the money:
Learn how to analyse royalty statements and identify missed revenue.
Music recognition and setlists:
Learn how music recognition technology tracks your works, whether performed by you, DJs, or other artists.
Master submitting accurate setlists for gigs and tours to ensure all performances, including covers and DJ sets, generate the royalties you’re owed.
Understand how metadata and registration ensure every use of your music is captured and monetised.
For music business students & early career professionals
Real-world music publishing from knowledge to action
Rights management in action:
Explore how to register works, resolve disputes, and ensure accurate royalty collection using real-world examples.
Discover your role in publishing:
Identify which career paths in royalties, copyright, A&R, legal, international, business development, marketing, or sync align with your strengths and ambitions.
Finding the proper publishing collection infrastructure:
Learn how to evaluate and select the best publishing collection setup for your needs, whether through collection societies, administration services, or direct licensing.
Understand how to balance costs, global reach, and administrative efficiency.
Real-world challenges:
Work through practical scenarios such as split negotiations, managing metadata, and analysing royalty statements to uncover errors or missed income.
Guest appearances:
Leveraging my expansive network across the music business, I can bring in industry experts from a range of fields, including sync licensing, copyright law, A&R, artist management, data analytics, and music technology.
My extensive experience in leading discussions ensures these sessions are insightful and actionable, offering participants diverse perspectives and practical advice beyond publishing-related topics.
For artists & songwriters: Taking control of your music publishing
Workshops and talks designed to help artists and songwriters manage their rights, maximise royalties, and explore new opportunities in music publishing
Know your rights:
Understand how publishing works and impacts your income streams.
Your songs, your business:
Learn how to organise and track your catalogue and metadata to ensure accurate payments.
Opportunities in sync:
Discover how to position your music for TV, film, and ads, with actionable strategies for success.
What publishers do:
Gain clarity on the role of publishers and when their support might benefit your career.
Future-proofing your catalogue:
Explore trends and tools to maximise the long-term value of your songs.
For music producers: Making music publishing work for you
Workshops and talks tailored specifically to music producers to tackle unique publishing challenges
Know your rights:
Understand how publishing works and impacts your income streams.
Credits matter:
Learn how to protect your rights and ensure proper credits are secured during collaborations.
Royalty radar:
Master essential tools to confidently track and collect income from global collaborations.
Split sheets simplified:
Step-by-step guidance to document agreements with co-creators effectively and avoid disputes.
Managing your publishing options:
Explore different publishing pathways, from traditional deals to admin services or self-management, and find the best fit for your career.
Learn how to maintain control, maximise global royalties, and use tools to streamline registration and royalty tracking.
"Guiding with ease and clarity, Mandy is truly exceptional."
Testimonial
"Mandy stands out for her patience, genuineness, and enthusiasm."
"I was spearheading an initiative in Ghana aimed at helping emerging producers connect with publishing avenues and explore revenue-building strategies. Mandy made the virtual workshop experience highly interactive and engaging. She is incredibly reliable, communicates flawlessly, and always goes the extra mile. Her innovation and dedication set her apart.”
- Scilla Owusu, Founder At Youngtrepreneurs
"Wherever you might need her or if you're wondering if she's the right person for the job, I highly recommend her services."
Testimonial
"I have lectured with Mandy Salem-Aubry several times at different universities, and I have also collaborated with her in organizing music publishing arrangements for several artists. Her experience and engaging presentation style make the lectures not only inspiring to watch but also provide the audience with much-needed and updated information. She is involved in many areas and has an extensive network. This in itself gives her a unique vantage point on how the industry is evolving. She has numerous practical examples up her sleeve, each filled with ready-to-use takeaways."
- Mika Karhumaa - artist manager, music business management lecturer, and specialist in contracts and copyright law. He is also the author of the books The Art of Music Business Management - For Artists & Managers and The Essence of the Music Business Trilogy.