Music Libraries: Exclusive or Not?

[Eric Waters]

I've avoided any libraries that re-title my work. Taking that into consideration, is it better to have your compositions in a single library or as many libraries as possible?

OPTION 1: Each composition is in only ONE library (exclusive or not).

OPTION 1 RATIONALE:

If my works are in multiple libraries, they may compete against one another thereby lowering the price I receive. If each composition is in a single location, this is avoided.

OPTION 2: All of my pieces are in multiple libraries (non-exclusive).

OPTION 2 RATIONALE:

The chance of your compositions being heard is greater.

Any thoughts on the subject?

Thanks.

[Eric Waters]

Good point Ray. The wheels of the world do move slowly.

[Matthew Moore]

I'm in favour of exclusivity. Only because PRS seem to have a hard enough time keeping track of what is being used as it is, without the same tune being registered under many different names :-)

That's only my opinion though :-)

[Eric Waters]

Dominik Johnson said:

Eric,
This post is perfect timing!
A Music Library has just offered to publish my latest CD, and they wanted an exclusive contract.
There are ten tracks on the CD and I thought about signing long and hard.
I say - as long as the library has a good reputation and you speak to the person who set the company up....go for it!

Read the contract carefully.