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How do I get a record deal/Where to I send my demo?
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How do I obtain distribution for my project or record company?
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How do I get a song published or
become a songwriter?
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I have a question about one of your artists…
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How do I get servicing as a radio station?
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Where can I buy your product?
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I’m looking for particular musical – where can I find it?
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I’m looking for the songbook for…?
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Where do I find the lyrics to…?
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How do I order music for my Christian bookstore?
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I do not live in the United States – how do I find your product?
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I need a performance/accompaniment track for a custom recording…
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How do I obtain permission to use a performance/accompaniment track
for a live performance?
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How do I obtain permission to use a Provident master in my own
production?
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How do I obtain permission to photocopy a piece of music for my
choir/worship team?
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How do I obtain permission to record a song on my custom recording?
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Where do I send my resume?
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I have a different question – what do
I do?!
1. How do I get a record deal / Where to I send my demo?
We’re sorry, but Provident Music does not accept unsolicited demos. If you are
a new artist, we suggest you contact the Gospel Music Association at
www.gospelmusic.org or 800-GMA-3211. They have ample resources and
would be happy to mail you more information about growing your ministry/career
in the Christian music industry.
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2. How do I obtain distribution for my project or record company?
Please call 615-261-6393 to listen to a detailed message regarding our
distribution review policy.
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3. How do I get a song published or become a songwriter?
Unfortunately, we are not soliciting any outside material. However, there are several sources
for you to have your material reviewed and/or receive advice on becoming a songwriter. One source
is the Gospel Music Association’s Academy of Gospel Music Arts. They hold seminars and competitions
for aspiring songwriters and artists. There is a fee for this. They can be reached at 1-800-GMA-3211
or www.gospelmusic.org.
There is a conference held each October near St. Louis, MO called “Write
About Jesus.” The registration fee includes song competition, teaching, and one-on-one evaluation.
Their number is 636-925-1265, or you can access their web site at
www.writeaboutjesus.com.
You may
also try the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI). Their number is 615-256-3354,
or you can access their website at
www.nashvillesongwriters.com. If you need general music business
guidelines, you can check out “This Business of Music” at your local library.
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4. I have a question about one of your artists…
5. How do I get servicing as a radio station?
For servicing of Reunion and Essential artists, please send
your request (including format, address and other pertinent information) to the
following email addresses:
radio@reunionrecords.com
radio@essentialrecords.com
For servicing of artists represented by other Provident labels, please visit
our label links page
and send an email to the addresses indicated.
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6. Where can I buy your product?
If you are a retail store, see question 10. If you are an individual, we are
unable to sell directly to you at this time, but please visit our
storefinder to locate a store near you.
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7. I’m looking for particular musical – where can I find it?
8. I’m looking for the songbook for…?
9. Where do I find the lyrics to…?
Most lyrics are available in the CD booklet or in the artist folio/songbook,
which you may purchase
here. If you are unable to find the lyrics you need, please contact the
appropriate publisher or record
label.
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10. Where do I order music for my Christian bookstore?
11. I do not live in the United States – how do I find your
product?
12. I need a performance/accompaniment track for a custom
recording…
If you are interested in leasing accompaniment tracks from our Praise Hymn,
Sound Performance, Modern Worship or You Can Sing Gospel tracks, please call
1-800-746-4688 or visit www.praisehymn.com. If you are looking for permission to use a track in a live
performance, see question #13.
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13. How do I obtain permission to use a performance/accompaniment
track for a live performance?
The purchase of a performance/accompaniment track automatically entitles you to
perform the song in a live setting, therefore you do not need any other form of
permission. You must purchase your track from a retail store or have them order
it for you. To find a store near you, please visit our
storefinder. If you wish to use a track for a recorded project, please
refer to question #12.
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14. How do I obtain permission to use a Provident master in my
own production?
If you would like to request permission to use a Provident master recording in
an audio, video or internet production, please fill out the
Master Use Request Form after you read the following important
information:
The use of a master recording involves two different types of copyright
permissions. Both permissions are necessary for a valid "master use". You must
obtain permission to use:
1. the sound recording - the rights to which are controlled by a record
company or similar production company
2. the musical composition contained in the sound recording – the rights to
which are controlled by the music publisher(s) of the song
Your completion and submission of the
Master Use Request Form does not guarantee that your request will be
approved. You may not proceed with your use of Provident materials until you
receive written confirmation from our licensing department.
The Master Use Request Form covers the use of the sound recording only. You are
solely responsible for obtaining permission from the publisher(s) of each song
for which a master use license is requested. Failure to do so shall
automatically render the corresponding Provident master use license invalid.
Furthermore, a Provident master use license should in no way be interpreted as
representing any rights to the musical composition itself, which are the sole
property of the song’s music publisher(s).
By completing and submitting the Master Use Request Form, you agree to the
terms and conditions stated above.
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15. How do I obtain permission to photocopy a piece of music for
my choir/worship team?
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You must obtain permission, in writing, from the music publisher(s) of the song.
The record company / recording artist cannot grant permission on behalf of the
music publisher. If you have a piece of music which you would like to copy, you
can locate the publisher of the song by looking at the copyright notice at the
bottom of the first printed page of the music.
If you wish to photocopy a song that is published or administered by
Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, please contact them directly at the
following:
Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.
c/o Music Services Inc.
1526 Otter Creek Road
Nashville, TN 37215
Tel: 615-371-1320
Fax: 615-371-9260
Apply for a license online: musicservices.org
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16. How do I obtain permission to record a song on my custom
recording?
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You must contact the publisher(s) of the song which you would like to record and
obtain a mechanical license. If the song has been recorded by an artist or
contained in a printed publication, please refer to the copyright notice on the
cassette/CD insert (or title page of the song in the case of a printed piece)
that pertains to that specific song. Only the publisher(s) of the song can
grant permission and issue a mechanical license. The record company/recording
artist cannot grant permission on behalf of the music publisher(s).
If you wish to record a song that is published or administered by
Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, please contact them directly at the
following:
Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.
c/o Music Services Inc.
1526 Otter Creek Road
Nashville, TN 37215
Tel: 615-371-1320
Fax: 615-371-9260
Apply for a license online: musicservices.org
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17. Where do I send my resume?
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Click here
to view current job openings and apply on-line.
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