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How to Get Added on The Artist Database

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How to Check & Submit Challenge Submission on the Kajabi App

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How to Share Your TV Placement (Without Copyright Issues) pitching & licensing samples

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Navigating Pitch Strategies and Resources on rep.indie Modules outreach pitching & licensing research & outreach

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Clearance Concerns for Using Logic Pro, Pro2, Slice, or Arcade Sounds in Sync Music composition custom music exclusive pitching & licensing samples songwriting & producing

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Should I Set Up an LLC for Sync Placements and Music Business? agreements & contracts collaboration pitching & licensing royalties & money

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How Agencies Are Notified When Playlists Are Uploaded to Disco music supervisors outreach pitching & licensing

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Navigating Music Licensing Challenges and Building Relationships

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How do you create contracts when a Music Supervisor wants to use your music without the aid of an agency? agreements & contracts licensing agents music supervisors royalties & money sync fees

See & Hear License Agreement

When a sync payment happens, how is the money distributed? agreements & contracts commission custom music distributors licensing agents music libraries music supervisors payment payouts royalties & money sync fees

Payments are made via ACH direct deposit or check (usually). Cash app/paypal etc. are not commonly used but occasionally you may see some agencies can use those vendors.

As far as payment distribution amongst collaborators on a song:

For agencies: They will pay the sync fee, less their commissio...

Is it better to be exclusive with libraries or non exclusive? exclusive master & publishing rights mindset & goals music libraries royalties & money

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How do MFN's work? licensing agents master & publishing master & publishing rights mfns music libraries pitching & licensing sync fees

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Can I pitch songs with samples/loops? custom music pitching & licensing

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The RIGHT Way to Use Royalty Free Samples on Splice

Justin Bieber's Splice Loop Legal Problem!

Justin Bieber was accused of stealing a melody, but it's actually a royalty-free sample you can buy online

How do music supervisors find songs? custom music licensing agents music libraries music supervisors one-stop & easy clear trailers tv/film

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How much money can I make from sync licensing? royalties & money sync fees

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How much should I charge for my music if I am pitching directly? licensing agents pitching & licensing

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Is it better to focus on pitching to music libraries or music supervisors? music libraries music supervisors pitching & licensing

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Is it vital to have my own recording equipment? songwriting & producing

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Where can I find other artists/producers that work in sync? collaboration outreach songwriting & producing

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How do I maneuver through communication blockades that exist on social media, email, etc.? mindset & goals pitching & licensing research & outreach

If you are doing outreach and continue to hit walls trying to get with a certain person, find other ways to connect with them or people around them. Keep the train going and don't stop reaching out.

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This is answer is from Group Coaching 03/08/22 @ 43min 25sec

How do I maintain consistency and a good work ethic as a sync artist? mindset & goals

You will have to be able to multi-task. Stay organized. Create a schedule. Be intentional with your time.

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This is answer is from Guest Interview 02/18/22 @ 10min 15sec

Does artwork on my tracks matter when I am pitching? pitching & licensing

Having artwork does help to sell and present your music. It is not needed.

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This is answer is from Group Coaching 03/08/22 @ 1h 11min 59sec

What is "work for hire?" pitching & licensing royalties & money songwriting & producing

“Work for hire” is when a composer is paid an up-front fee for writing music and in
return, the composition(s) becomes the property of the employer.

Would you recommend having a full project complete before pitching and what does that process look like? pitching & licensing songwriting & producing

Up until this point, I haven't released an album in years. I've only done EPs and Singles. There are no rules when it comes to sync. It is really up to you.

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This is answer is from Group Coaching 03/08/22 @ 1h 13min 27sec

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