#26: Live in Mississauga: Sold 4 a Song Book Event

Recorded live at a Mississauga book event, this episode features Terrence Sawchuk discussing his book "Sold for a Song" and the long history of undervaluing music creators. He explores self-worth, ownership of songs and data, and practical solutions to help artists build sustainable careers. Terry shares personal stories from Toronto and Nashville, highlights the power of community, and outlines ideas for artists to reclaim control—through ownership, direct fan relationships, and new tech platforms. A call-to-action for creators and supporters follows the talk.   Resources & Next Steps Pick up your copy of my new book, $old 4 a $ong (How Music Creators Lost Their Worth, and How to Take It Back) sold4asong.com Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help this message reach more creators Share this episode with a songwriter who still believes “someone else is watching out for them” About the Host Terrance “Terry” Sawchuk is a Billboard #1, multi-platinum songwriter, producer, engineer and now author with over three decades in the trenches. Sold for a Song exists to challenge the systems that undervalue creators—and to offer real pathways back to ownership, leverage, and sustainability. Sold 4 a Song™ Podcast Hosted by Terrance Sawchuk, Billboard #1 multi-platinum songwriter, producer, artist, mixer, and entrepreneur. The Book (How Music Creators Lost Their Worth, and How to Take It Back) is a living exploration of creative worth, ownership, and the true value of music—inside the systems that monetize it. If this episode resonates, you can follow the work at sold4asong.com