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ECCO MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Linda “Chocolate” Berthier
Music, she says, is not her career, but her lifestyle! “If I stop singing, I think I might just stop breathing,” the ever delightful Linda “Chocolate” Berthier laughs, her eyes burning with…
Understanding ECCO: Royalties
In our last blog post, we sat with General Manager of the Eastern Caribbean Collective Organization for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc. Steve Etienne, to gain an overview and insight into the operations of…
Understanding ECCO: Roles, Jurisdiction and Operations
Activities over the last few weeks within the Eastern Caribbean region has underscored the fact that there is a need for a better understanding of the role and jurisdiction of the Eastern Caribbean…
Using Twitter To Push Your Music Career
In her book Cyper PR For Musicians: Tools, Tricks & Tactics For Building Your Social Media House, author Ariel Hyatt presents the amazing story of artist Amanda Palmer who in 2011 managed to raise…
What you should Consider before becoming a Topline Writer!
For the Eastern-Caribbean songwriter—in fact for any songwriter!—finding a way to substantially generate an income from your talent and craft is akin to hitting the jackpot. It’s certainly the…
Songwriting Techniques: Making a Personal Connection
“When a lyric stimulates and provokes your senses, you draw the images from your own experiences. You fill [the author’s] words with your stuff. They involve you, so the song becomes about you.…
Understanding Music Publishing (PART TWO)
In our last post we zoned in on some of the basics of Music Publishing and the key roles of a music publisher. As we move forward in this series, today we will examine the different types of music…
Understanding Music Publishing (PART ONE)
So you’re new to the songwriting and music composition scene but you’re ready to not just get your feet wet but determined to take a plunge and take advantage of all of the opportunities available to…
ECCO introduces New Licencing Management System
On February 01, 2016, in a continuing effort to improve efficiency and accountability the Eastern Caribbean Collective Organization for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc, rolled out a new software package…
ECCO MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: CLAUDIA EDWARD
“Being on the edge doesn’t mean that you have come to the end… It means that now you have a better view of what’s below and your only option is to keep going up,” a clearly passionate Claudia Edward…
How To Access Sync Licencing Opportunities as an Independent Songwriter
It’s the start of a new year, and we’re certain that one of your top focuses is increasing your revenue from your music. After all, you devote a lot of your resources, including time and money, into…
ECCO A Look Back at 2015
Without a doubt, 2015 has been a year of accomplishment for the Eastern Caribbean Collective Organization for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc, capping the year off with a 15% increase in membership and a 30%…
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