Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce your last name?
- How do I let you know about a performance?
- Do you do clinics/workshops/etc?
- Do you offer dealer discounts?
- I’d like to distribute an AUDIO recording of your music. What do I need?
- I’d like to distribute a VIDEO recording of your music. What do I need?
- I want to STREAM a live performance of your music. What do I need?
How do you pronounce your last name?
- Gimon is like the first half of “give” + second half of “lemon”. Phonetic: GIH-min. IPA: gɪ.mɪn.
How do I let you know about a performance?
- Thanks for asking! This is encouraged and appreciated. The best way to let me know by filling out my Performance Notification form.
Do you do clinics/workshops/etc?
- Yes! I offer virtual and in-person clinics, workshops, masterclasses, and more. Please check out my page here for more information.
Do you offer dealer discounts?
- Yes, I offer a standard dealer discount for my self-published music. Please contact me with your request.
I’d like to distribute an AUDIO recording of your music. What do I need?
- What you need is a mechanical license from the copyright owner. (This is needed for distribution of CDs, digital files, practice tracks, etc. whether for sale or for free). Who you need to get in touch with to arrange a license depends on the piece and who is the publisher/rights holder:
- For all my self-published music: please contact SOCAN RR (SODRAC) to arrange a mechanical license by emailing reproduction@socan.com with you request.
- For music published with Cypress Choral Music visit here for information.
- For music published with Hal Leonard see the info under the “record/broadcast” heading here.
- Regardless of the above...if you're recording my music I'd also love to know so I can listen and spread the word! ☺
I’d like to distribute a VIDEO recording of your music. What do I need?
- What you need is a sync license from the copyright owner. This is needed for posting live or recorded performances online (i.e. YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook), creating DVDs, etc. If you are live-streaming and the performance will not be archived online afterward this is not applicable (please see the next question instead). Who you need to get in touch with to arrange your license depends on the piece and who is the publisher/rights holder:
- For all my self-published music:
- Please get in touch with SOCAN Sync to arrange a license by emailing synchro@socan.com with your request.
- NOTE: If you are posting a performance online for FREE (YouTube, etc.) you may contact me instead for a PWYC / sliding-scale sync license (suggested $25 - $150), which I'm offering during the pandemic. For any income-generating content or any other scenarios please get in touch with SOCAN Sync instead.
- For music published with Cypress Choral Music visit here for more information.
- For music published with Hal Leonard please see the info under the “Performance/Virtual Performance” heading here.
- For all my self-published music:
I want to STREAM a live performance of your music. What do I need?
- Streaming a live concert or hosting a hybrid event (i.e. live & virtual guests) are both considered public performances, so you should license your performance with a PRO (like SOCAN or ASCAP). Please note however, if this performance will be archived online afterward, you will need a sync license in addition to your performance license (see previous question for more about this). Either way, I suggest emailing onlineconcert@socan.com (put “Online Concert” in the subject line) as they can help you make sure everything is licensed properly for these types of situations.
- If you are live-streaming a performance of my music I'd also love to know so I can spread the word and possibly tune in ☺