Hi everett

Singer will apply for mechanical license when he/she planning to reproduce it for income generating purposes especially if they are Indie. But pitching his skill I think it dont need one. This way will benefit both of them. The songwriter song will have a chance, as well as the artist/singer. If the AR guys like it especially the song he pitched then double whammy to the writer.

In some standard mechanical contracts I read, there is some paragraph there the when you give your CD for promotional purposes you dont give royalty to both. In my point of view this can apply to your question.

Mabuhay!!!

Lynman

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