12. Opportunities

A Music Transcription Method: Notating Recorded Music by Ear
Chapter 12: Opportunities (pp. 135–143)
https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003511946-16

Yaron Gershovsky – Pianist, Composer, Arranger & Music Director, NYC
The Manhattan Transfer
Website: https://www.yaronmusic.com/

Yaron is a music performer and writer who is active in the Jazz industry and on Broadway. A common thread among Yaron's diverse music activities is the transcription of sheet music in preparation for performances. The interview excerpt (p. 141) exemplifies the use of music transcription as a creator of industry opportunity.

Annotated Links

American Federation of Musicians (AFM) – The US musicians' union, consisting of locals that collectively represent the US territory, offers industry resources and support to empower its members. https://www.afm.org/

American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers (ASMAC) – Bicoastal music industry organization for arrangers, orchestrators, and composers, with chapters in Los Angeles, CA, and New York, NY. https://asmac.org/

American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) – US-based performing rights organization that collects royalties on behalf of its writer members and offers industry resources to empower practitioners. https://www.ascap.com/

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) – US-based performing rights organization that collects royalties on behalf of its writer members and offers industry resources to empower practitioners. https://www.bmi.com/

The Society of Composers & Lyricists (The SCL) – Bicoastal music industry organization for music creators working in visual media, with chapters in Los Angeles, CA, and New York, NY. https://thescl.com/