Abstract:
Music publishing is very essential because it contributes largely to both the musician and
the music industry in diverse ways. It is an avenue creative persons use to generate large
income. However, musicians, music producers, and other industry players in the
Ghanaian music industry are yet to tap fully into its potential in order to elevate the state
of music publishing in the music industry in Ghana. The study examines the strengths,
functions, and structure of GHMusic Publishing and Management, the extent of law
enforcement, the impact of music publishing on the growth of musicians and the music
industry, and the effectiveness of royalty collection. Through interviews and document
analysis, the study diagnoses the extent of the problem. It was noted that, GHMusic
Publishing and Management offers services in music administration, registration,
copyright licensing, royalties management, music sheet printing, digital distribution, and
global music monitoring. The company collaborates with a music monitoring
organisation to enhance its software and satellite tracking of song usage. The organisation
aims to improve its systems and structures for Ghanaian musicians by understudying
well-structured international music publishing companies. Music publishing law
enforcement in the industry is minimal due to a lack of implementation strategies.
GHAMRO faces challenges in revenue collection due to lack of digital software and
system log-ins. It is recommended that education on the music business is crucial to
increase patronage of GHMusic Publishing and Management and the benefits of music
publishing. Strong relationships with international publishing companies and collective
management organisations improve the collection and distribution of royalty procedures.
Implementation strategies and advocacy for monitoring teams can improve law
enforcement in Ghana's music industry while advanced log-in systems and digital
software can improve royalty collection and distribution.
Description:
A Thesis in the Department of Music Education,
School of Creative Arts,
submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the award of the degree of
Master of Philosophy
(Music Education)
in the University of Education, Winneba
October, 2023