Print Music Source, a new printed music publisher based in San Antonio, Texas opened its virtual doors on July 20, 2013. The company founded by print music industry veteran, Bob Dingley is built around some out-of-the-box thinking and challenges many industry paradigms. Print Music Source brings forth a modified approach to the traditional journey between publisher and consumer, keeping in mind the age-old axiom “you can always eliminate the middle-man, but you can never eliminate the middle-man’s function.” The music store provides the link to the local consumer and as such can provide a significant service by taking the product awareness and visibility to their local consumer, assisting in the marketing journey.
Print Music Source’s approach to product distribution and the development of distribution channels embraces a system that has been in place for decades but modifies the approach to provide the consumer with instantaneous product availability combined with options that support the consumers role in securing music to fulfill their musical needs.
All Print Music Source’ products are available in either digital form, where the consumer may download and print the product themselves for their own use, or as printed product, where pre-printed hard goods are physically shipped to the consumer. Separate pricing structures are in place to support the two delivery options. Music stores/dealers may purchase Print Music Source printed hard goods at pre-established margins. The traditional new-issue subscription has been eliminated. Dealers may take part in a buy-in program if they wish to stock and promote the products. Dealers also have the option of joining the Print Music Source Affiliate Program to refer consumers to the Print Music Source website to purchase product in digital form. As an Affiliate, the dealer will qualify for a sales commission from Print Music Source for referring the sale.
One of the absolute truths of the print music industry is: “The publisher must create product that first and foremost has a place in the world and consumers that want and/or need that product.” Print Music Source is driven by its mission statement: Our mission is to contribute to the furtherance of music, music education and overall music performance through the creation of compositions and musical products that provide repertoire to support the development of musical performers and ensembles of all levels while providing music that will be enjoyed, appreciated and well-received by all audiences.
As Print Music Source’ founder, Bob Dingley’s forty-six years of highly recognized print music industry experience has encompassed all facets of the industry. He has innovated and remained focused on creativity and delivering the best possible products and services for all musicians. His continued passion for the industry and for the needs of the consumer coupled with his own creativity provide the drive for Print Music Source to succeed.
