“I initially met Sarah to discuss matters relating to Performing Rights and Music Royalties. Sarah was very knowledgeable, friendly and helped me understand these complex matters. More recently she kindly made time to assist me with an urgent distribution registration, and was, true to her company’s name, super efficient!”
John F, Songwriter & Producer, Fall Of Passion (2024)
“I can see why Sarah called her company ‘Sonic Efficiency’. It could easily have been called ‘Sonic Diligence’, ‘Sonic Dedication’; All these attributes she possesses. On behalf of my client ‘Trickster’, Sarah has been excellent in sorting out his memberships to the relevant agencies as well as all his song & recording registrations. A real pleasure to deal with.”
Graham Stokes - Graham Stokes Music Management Ltd (2023)
“As a fresh faced novice to the labour of love independent record label world, Sonic Efficiency were incredible. Sarah is extremely patient with my lack of knowledge and Uber efficient at uploading and sorting out our back catalogue of 99 tracks to PPL. She’s professional, personal, knowledgeable and I can’t recommend her enough.
Mike Bradbury - Higher Love Recordings (2023)
“I was made aware of some outstanding royalties owed from a record label where I had releases and licensed work from years ago, and instructed Sarah to communicate with the label and work to get the money I was owed correctly confirmed and paid. Sarah very efficiently released money owed to me from over a decade ago. I m very impressed with her work and professionalism. Highly recommended”
Bukky Leo - Jazz Musician & Saxophonist (2023)
“Daler-Rowney, a leading fine art material manufacturer, searched for a competent partner to consult our business on the different options of music licensing worldwide for our media productions on- and offline. We found a great partner in Sonic Efficiency. The one-to-one approach with the founder Sarah Monument gave us an easy and quick overview and guidelines for our teams, which we could easily implement and follow. Thank you for your support.”
Daler-Rowney Marketing Department (2023)
“ So far as Level Law is concerned, Sonic Efficiency are our first port of call for any forensic issues relating to Neighbouring Rights and the applicable Collection Societies. Sarah Monument’s breadth of knowledge in this area is second to none and benefits greatly from her background as a professionally qualified accountant. We have no hesitation in recommending her prompt, efficient and cost-effective services.”
Irving David, Partner - Level Law (2023)
“I can’t recommend Sarah Monument enough. As well as being a fabulous DJ she is also a Chartered Accountant and her company can do a royalty healthcheck for you. She found out that of the 300+ songs I’ve been a writer and performer on, ONLY 43 were listed with PPL with me as a performer… Sarah knows what she’s doing and is very good at communicating and making things clear. It’s totally worth speaking with her!”
Jake, songwriter and musician (The Herbaliser) - Ninja Tunes (2022)
“We have worked with Sonic Efficiency since September 2021, and have always found Sarah to be very responsive and efficient in handling our music administration in the UK (PPL, PRS, etc..), as well as implementing our digital releases. This started when we released our title track “Fire & Ice” just before Christmas - on 21st December 2021 - a very busy period when Sarah delivered on time and very professionally. We can only recommend her company for music business development & management in the UK!”
The Clarisse Sisters, Singer Songwriters - Label Owner Jaaz International Ltd (2022)
“Really enjoying working with Sarah, it’s great to have a reliable and efficient professional helping take care of my PRS and PPL side of my business which I’ve often neglected due to other work pressures. Working with Sarah leaves me more time to focus on my writing, definitely worth the investment.”
Sarah Llewellyn, Composer and founder of the Tonal Ensemble (2022)
“Sarah has been so helpful through this process, I had no idea the ins and outs of what was involved and Sarah shone a light on all the details in a thorough and easily digestible way! She’s such a ledge and I look forward to working with her again!
Nicky Earl, Singer Songwriter (2021)
“Sarah’s knowledge and skills on all things publishing is exemptional! She really helped put all my accounts in order and keep them updated. Highly recommended friendly service.”
Darc Marc, Producer and Engineer - Label owner - Pure Noise Records (2021)
“Sarah Is without doubt the most knowledgeable and helpful person that I have met.... and has been able to fast track all of my digital distributions throughout the world in a professional manner, monetising all of my products.... THANK YOU SARAH!!!!!”
Jimmy Lee, Singer and Composer (2021)
“We originally used Sarah to help us with our PPL accounts as she has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the subject. We were very impressed, and Sarah is now employed helping us with all of our label management and administration – and doing an equally fantastic job!”
Chris Hampshire – Managing Director – Recoverworld (Supreme Music Ltd)(2021)
“Sarah is a trustworthy wonderful energetic person to work with!”
Nick Annand (DJ Deekline) – Producer and Label Owner, Rat Records Ltd(2021)
“Very happy to have trusted Sarah at Sonic Efficiency with sorting out PPL and PRS for my label and all my releases, top of the top expertise and friendly. “
Matteo Boyero – Producer and Label Owner, Wahever Records(2021)
“Sarah’s knowledge of all things royalties, a detailed understanding of label and distribution processes - and her ability to explain things clearly, has been really useful for both my label and my record shop. Highly recommended!”
William Nastri (DJ Billy Nasty) – Label Owner, Totured & Electrix; owner of The Vinyl Curtain record store (2021)
“I was introduced to Sarah by a client of hers. She made it very easy to fully understand an otherwise complicated subject. Im now fully aware and completely covered. Sarah's advice has been crucial for me to move confidently forward in the music business. Thank you !!!”
Ian Hayward - Drummer, Producer, Music writer (2021)
“Registering songs with PRS and performances and recordings with PPL can be quite time consuming. We were so pleased to be introduced to Sarah and her company and to find out how focused she is in processing such a detailed side of this business. We regularly recommend Sonic Efficiency to clients and other business contacts knowing that she “gets the job done”!”
Ivan Chandler - Founder & CEO, Musicalities Ltd. (2021)
“Sarah at Sonic Efficiency has not only allowed me the time to focus on creating but has also managed to source revenue that I was not even aware of that has supported the further development of new works. Sarah has also been a huge rock in my world emotionally just when I needed it the most and for that I am eternally grateful!”
Nina Walsh - Producer (The Woodleigh Research Facility; Andrew Weatherall), Engineer and Label Owner (Facility 5) (2021)
“We are happy to share our high level of satisfaction with Sarah Monument in regarding her services. Sarah provided both advice and guidance via offering clear steps to help my artist - composer jazz pianist and band leader - to maximise the value of his valuable work .
The results were quantified not only on better understanding and managing his own royalties but also in offering him higher level of independence And self confidence as hé is now managing himself his own royalties.”
Alzira – Manager to Anders Helmerson, Composer and Performer (2021)
“ I cannot recommend Sarah and Sonic Efficiency enough. She has been an eye opener on the Royalties side of running my record label, and as an artist swell. Very professional and made it easy for me to understand. If you want to understand royalties then her services and her book are indispensable.”
“Sarah has completely overhauled my PPL and PRS- I felt very confused by the two organisations and she organised all of my rights and explained a lot to me very clearly which gave me such a deeper understanding. Plus she was so lovely to chat to! Super friendly and patient. Would highly recommend for any artist who wants to ensure they're earning what they should be from their rights.”
