How to Release Music

A Guide for Educators, Mentors, and Artists

Kat Reinhert, Sarah Gulish (West Chester University)

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OUP India
11 February 2026

The Arts: General & Reference; Music; Music recording & reproduction; Media, information & communication industries; Music industry

How to Release Music offers artists, mentors, and music educators working at the secondary or collegiate level an overview of what goes into releasing independent music--both original music and covers. Designed as an easy-to-read reference guide and resource for those teaching students who are curious about how the music industry works, it offers fundamental knowledge for those who not only want to release their own music but whose students are interested in releasing music. As the music industry is constantly changing and evolving, this book focuses on the consistent aspects of releasing music (copyright, revenue streams, marketing, artwork, and recording standards) while simultaneously addressing current and potential future trends for releasing music. It addresses the unique questions and concerns about releasing music within an educational context, including working with minors, protecting copyrights, and collecting revenue. Through well researched information, personal anecdotes and stories, the authors share their journeys of releasing music themselves and with their students and provide lesson planning ideas and actionable exercises for learner-centered pedagogical outcomes as well as an accompanying companion website of resources for anyone wanting to release music.

By: Kat Reinhert, Sarah Gulish (West Chester University)
Imprint: OUP India
ISBN: 9780197761199
ISBN 10: 0197761194
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 11 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kat Reinhert, PhD splits her time between songwriting, performing, teaching, and writing. As a solo artist and songwriter, she has released five independent albums, eight singles, and written for podcasts and Sesame Street. She is the co-founder of Songwriting for Music Educators and currently Professor of Songwriting at Berklee College of Music. Sarah Gulish, PhD is an active educator, presenter, songwriter and musician, performing original music with her band New Enemies, and composing and writing for film and musical theatre. Her credits include releases with New Enemies and Turning Violet Violet, and contributions to the Broadway Musical Amazing Grace. She is the co-founder and CEO of the music education publishing company, F-Flat Books, and co-founder of Songwriting for Music Educators. From 2007-2023, Gulish taught at Lower Moreland High School in Pennsylvania and is now Adjunct Professor of Music at West Chester University.