About Us
A global music publishing company built on expertise, relationships, and a genuine commitment to creatives.
Gold Tea Productions LLC is a global music publishing and consulting company co‑founded in 2009 by Goldy Tavares and Dan Joffe — with operations spanning the United States and South Africa.
To educate, empower, and elevate creatives — ensuring they understand and protect their rights in the ever-evolving music industry. We manage a global roster of writers and publishers across multiple performing rights organisations worldwide, with administration handled through Downtown Music Publishing (DMP).
Together, Goldy and Dan have built Gold Tea Productions into a company with a strong international network — uniquely positioned to protect, guide, and empower creatives while helping them reach and exceed their potential.
An industry that rarely explains its own rules.
Gold Tea Productions — demystifying music publishing since 2009The People Behind Gold Tea
Goldy
Tavares
CEO & Music Publisher
With over 20 years of experience, Goldy Tavares brings a rare blend of business acumen and artistic vision. Holding a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Business Administration, Goldy has collaborated with numerous platinum and Grammy award-winning artists, writers, producers, and engineers.
His commitment to championing creative rights and building lasting careers has made him a trusted figure in the music world — and the driving force behind Gold Tea's publishing and consulting work across the US and South Africa.
Dan
Joffe
Producer, Engineer & Studio Owner
Dan Joffe brings over 25 years in the industry — holding master's certification from the prestigious Berklee College of Music and owner of Tea Time Studios, a premier recording studio based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Dan has worked with a wide range of platinum-selling and Grammy award-winning artists, producers, and writers — producing and engineering music that resonates across continents. His deep knowledge of production and artist development continues to elevate the standard for creative excellence.
Work With Us
If you're a songwriter, producer, or creative looking for publishing administration, rights management, or consulting — we'd like to hear from you. Gold Tea works with people who take their craft seriously and want their business to match.
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