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      Words + Music is the online magazine of SOCAN, the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. Just as SOCAN was formed in 1990 by the merger of its predecessor Canadian performing rights organizations PROCAN and CAPAC, their separate magazines merged in 1994 to form Words + Music. Our mission is to provide interesting, high-quality content about the increasingly exciting and

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      • members@socan.ca

      General Enquiries:

      • 416.445.8700
      • 1.800.55.SOCAN (76226)

      Music Licensees:

      • Current licensees: 1.866.944.6223
      • New licensees: 1.866.944.6210
      • licence@socan.ca

      Editor in Chief:

      • Howard Druckman
      • druckmanh@socan.ca

      Read more »

      About Us

      Words + Music is the online magazine of SOCAN, the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. Just as SOCAN was formed in 1990 by the merger of its predecessor Canadian performing rights organizations PROCAN and CAPAC, their separate magazines merged in 1994 to form Words + Music. Our mission is to provide interesting, high-quality content about the increasingly exciting and

      Read more »

      SOCAN Song of the Week

      Critique Love - SOCAN Song of the Week

      Read more »

      Video: Red Carpet Interviews from 2023 SOCAN Gala – Part 1

      Video: Red Carpet Interviews from 2023 SOCAN Gala – Part 1

      Plume, Banx & Ranx, Ginette Reno, Nathalie Bonin, Roxane Bruneau, Mathieu Brisset

      Speaking Out: SOCAN advocates politically for music creators

      Currently lobbying government on several key issues

      President’s Message: The accelerating pace of change

      Adapting to constant, disruptive technological shifts

      All From the Top »

      Composition vs Master – Breaking Down Music Copyrights

      Composition vs Master – Breaking Down Music Copyrights

      What are the differences?

      Building a career in France: challenges, sacrifices, dreams, reality

      The export strategies of Klô Pelgag, Fredz, Aliocha, Patrick Watson and Billy du Page

      Attention SOCAN members! New online resources

      For education, connection, networking, development

      All Sound Advice »

      Ada Lea: The Imperfect Masterpiece

      Ada Lea: The Imperfect Masterpiece

      “I’m of the mind that if the music is good enough, the linguistic barrier will become meaningless”

      SOCAN Academy: Mike Sonier on How to Develop Your Artistic Identity

      Learning the craft is just step one, finding your voice is what takes you further.

      Annie-Claude Deschênes: A Chaotic and Liberating Trance

      Whether with Duchess Says, PyPy, or solo, she gives her all

      All Features »

      Joni Mitchell, Boi-1da, Drake, more to be honoured as we celebrate 100 years at 35th SOCAN Awards

      Joni Mitchell, Boi-1da, Drake, more to be honoured as we celebrate 100 years at 35th SOCAN Awards

      Canada’s songwriters, composers, music publishers will be fêted Sept. 29th

      Les mots que l’on chante — When Song Lyrics Become Works of Art

      Exhibition, virtual auction celebrate 20th anniversary of Gala de la Fondation SPACQ

      SOCAN Academy: Nathan Ferraro on Finding Fulfillment Behind the Scenes

      Artist to Songwriter

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