Wow! You just invented a device that will change the world as we know it! That’s right. You’ve gone and done it now. Holy Moly! Only you know what it is to be called, what it looks like, and what it feels like. You know its worth millions of dollars. This is GREAT!

Think for a minute. If you really did invent something like this would you immediately call your friends and worse yet, other inventors, and invite them over to show off your world changing invention? If your answer is yes…..then…..PA-LEASE!! I have a bridge in Brooklyn that I’ll sell to you for $0.50.

Confidentiality is one of the most important elements one needs to understand when a song is born. Impact is everything! It’s hard enough to maintain strict confidentiality because eventually (assuming that you really did invent the wheel) there will be professional producers, engineers, musicians, copyists, manufacturers and many other types of personnel surrounding you and listening to your song(s). All I can say is that anyone and everyone involved, better know how to spell the word ETHICS! This is the “business of music”. If you are attempting to portray yourself as a professional, then act and conduct yourself as a professional. Accept NOTHING less….from EVERYONE!

Does Perfect exist? No! We all know that. However, one can certainly associate with the most ethical professionals available. Surround yourself with honest people. Afterall, songwriting is a business. If you don’t know this yet, you will eventually. Hopefully, you won’t have to find this out the hard way.

The lack of knowledge in this business is equal to creative suicide. Case-in-point. The recent IPHONE. Most of you didn’t even know it existed until a recent news conference. How do think confidentiality was maintained from the board room to engineering and development? CONFIDENTIALITY! Thats right. They invented the wheel folks. Top professionals were at the controls. From invention all the way to advertising and ultimately….release; these people had it together. Here’s an educated guess for you. We’re betting that even family members didn’t know about this revolutionary device until release. What do you think and why??????

If you’re planning on living the industry, do yourself a big favor…learn the industry!

Some of you might be thinking……But I don’t need to know any of this because my song is so good that a big major record company will take care of me. Wow! Good luck my friend! You just struck out and you never even got a chance to swing the bat.

OK. Confidentiality is the first step in the business of songwriting. Guard your product. How? Don’t worry. If you really want to learn, then check back for the next few articles. We’ll walk you through it step-by-step. You have nothing to lose and EVERYTHING to gain.

©2008 Michael E. Fletcher. All Rights Reserved Worldwide.

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