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What is a good starting point for a producer trying to break into sync? custom music pitching & licensing songwriting & producing

Definitely start with the "Directory" as a starting point. Do your research on each individual library to see how you can service their needs. Understand your strengths and compare that to what songs the library/agency has placed or licensed.

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What happens when a music supervisor doesn't get back to me? licensing agents music supervisors pitching & licensing research & outreach

If you're reaching out and haven't heard anything, wait 2-3 weeks and then send them more music. You should always follow-up even if you don't hear anything back initially.

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This is answer is from Group Coaching & Listening Session 03/01/22 @ 34min 58sec

Should I sign up with MLC? pros royalties & money

Yes, you should. MLC stands for Mechanical License Collective. The MLC administers blanket mechanical licenses for eligible streaming and download services in the United States, collecting royalties due under those licenses.

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Do I have to have a one-stop agreement in place for every song? agreements & contracts one-stop & easy clear songwriting & producing

You don't have to, but it is good practice to have a one-stop in place. It makes it easier to pitch and license music with other parties.

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This is answer is from Group Coaching 03/08/22 @ 1h 17min 17sec

Can I submit instrumentals for sync? custom music pitching & licensing songwriting & producing

Absolutely! 60% of advertisement music used in the most recent Superbowl were instrumentals. You can pitch instrumentals the same way you pitch full songs.

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This is answer is from Group Coaching & Listening Session 03/01/22 @ 56min 30sec

Can I become a licensing agent or a music supervisor? licensing agents music supervisors

Short answer is yes!

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This is answer is from Guest Interview 02/18/22 @ 17min 2sec

Do I have to know about the publisher side of the music publishing? pros publishers publishing publishing admin royalties & money sync fees

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Do I sign up as a writer, publisher, or both when signing up for a PRO? distributors pros publishers royalties & money

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Should I be looking into platforms like DistroKid to distribute my music? distributors publishers

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Can I use Splice loops in my production? composition custom music licensing agents samples songwriting & producing

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Is it necessary to have stems files for all of the songs that we are pitching? custom music pitching & licensing songwriting & producing

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How do I find sync agencies? licensing agents research & outreach

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How do I overcome the fear of pitching my music? mindset & goals music supervisors pitching & licensing research & outreach

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How do I find emails of music supervisors and reps? music supervisors pitching & licensing research & outreach

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What does a music supervisor do? music supervisors

A music supervisor is responsible for creating and curating music options for directors and producers of visual media (i.e., Films, Trailers, Shows, Commercials). They also negotiate terms and gain clearance from the copyright owner of the songs being used. They are essentially the bridge between th...

What is publishing? master & publishing rights publishers

If you own the publishing rights to a song, then you own the rights to the composition.

The owner is usually the composer of the music.

A music publisher is a person or an organization that is authorized to license the copyrighted use of a particular musical work. Their tasks include promoting ...

What are royalties? royalties & money

Royalties are a form of backend payment that you are owned whenever your song is publicly performed (TV, Film, Stadium, Video Game, Commercial, etc.). Specifically, when it comes to sync, there are a ton of types of royalties.

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What is sync licensing? ads games pitching & licensing trailers tv/film

Sync Licensing is whenever your music is synchronized to moving picture. In order for productions or studios to use your music they need a license or a "Synchronization License".

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Can I pitch my own music as an independent artist? master & publishing rights pitching & licensing songwriting & producing

1000% correct! This is not something that is only available for companies and people within the industry. This is why we created the Indie Music Xcelerator. A link to the module will be linked below to learn how to pitch your own music.

If you were a part of the creation of a song, until you sig...

Do I need a Performing Rights Organization to collect upfront fees from sync placements? pros royalties & money

No, you don't need a PRO to collect upfront fees from sync placements. Those are paid out directly to you. Any backend royalties are collected through your PRO.

Other resources: Group Coaching 02/08/22 @ 25min 57sec

What is a one-stop vs. easy clear? one-stop & easy clear

A One-stop" is if all the rights in a track have been cleared. This means

that both the publishing and master rights must be 100% pre-cleared. So in this

instance you would either hold both the publishing and master rights to a

composition, or guarantee that the rights you represent are fully cle...

What does a trailer composer do? songwriting & producing trailers

A trailer composer that specializes in sound design and big production for sync. You can find them by doing research online. Look on IMDB and Instagram and other online platforms.

Other Resources: Group Coaching 02/15/22 @ 45m 44sec

Can I pitch my music without stems? licensing agents pitching & licensing

Yes, you can. A majority of the time, they just use the instrumental and acapella. There may be occasions where they might want the track stems out, but you can absolutely pitch your music without them,

Other Resources: Group Coaching 02/15/22 @ 41min 15sec

Should I join a Performing Rights Organization as a songwriter or a publisher? master & publishing rights pros

You should do both. There's the writers share and publishing share. By law you already have ownership in both shares unless you sign it over. Signing up with a PRO makes it official and allows to collect as a publisher and a songwriter.

Other Resources: Group Coaching 02/15/22 @ 26min 27sec

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