628 – All About Publishing with Scott Rubin
Scott Rubin has spent nearly 25 years in the music business as a publisher for Reach Music, handling artists like John Mayer, Lisa Loeb, Common, Nate Dogg, and others. Scott found his love for music working in a record store and tried to make it as a producer until being convinced to get into the world of publishing by his now-partner (and childhood friend) Michael Closter.
A true music lover, Scott serves his clients with integrity and transparency – an approach that can be hard to find in the music business sometimes. Scott credits the success of Reach Music to the way they’ve been able to stay consistent over the years and maintain a reputation of doing what they say they’re going to do and working within the best interests of their clients.
In this conversation, we get deep into publishing, what artists need to understand from a royalty perspective, and why having a good team around you makes all the difference in the world.
Scott Rubin talks about:
- His journey in the music industry
- Ways to get that first contact with new potential clients
- What music means to people generationally
- How music publishing has changed with technology
- The breakdown of how royalties work
- What types of professionals a musician needs in their corner
- Why it is important for musicians to understand the business side of music