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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

When should I start pitching my music? pitching & licensing

The philosophy I had when first starting out was "If it's dope, I am putting this in somebody's hands". It's good to have a catalog but you don't need big catalog to pitch your music.

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This is answer is from Group Coaching 03/08/22 @ 1h 7min

When pitching my music, should I have stems ready? mindset & goals pitching & licensing

Whenever you're getting ready to pitch, it is a rule of thumb to have your stems ready. You do not need to pitch your stems, but it is always good to have them ready in the case your music is placed.

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You can find this answer on "Group Coaching 02/15/22" @ 18m 12sec

What is MFN? agreements & contracts pitching & licensing royalties & money

MFN stands for "Most Favored Nation". It's term that protects you and makes sure you are getting the most money possible on a deal.

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This is answer is Guest Interview 03/18/22 @ 1h 3min 20sec

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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