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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...
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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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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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What is a "Demo Fee?" custom music royalties & money

A payment for the execution of song ideas for a commissioned sync project. This is paid whether or not a song is actually placed. 

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What is a "Brief (or Creative Brief, Search)?" ads custom music games trailers tv/film

Depending on the source (Film/ TV/ Trailer/ Ad/ Promo etc Music Supervisor) of the Brief, this may vary a good deal.  Essentially a breakdown of the music needs (sometimes accompanied by a reference track or tracks), the rights they are seeking, indication of budget, and any other pertinent info rel...

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What is "Work on Spec?" custom music pitching & licensing songwriting & producing

If you’re writing “work on spec” you’re composing a piece of music without a
guarantee that it will be used. If the person who commissions the music likes what
you’ve written then you get paid, if not then you don’t.

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What is a "Score?" custom music songwriting & producing

Score music is original music that is composed specifically to accompany a film or
other audio-visual project.

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What is "Production Music?" custom music songwriting & producing tv/film

Production music is typically music that has been written specifically for licensing
through a music library, and can be used for many media outputs.

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What is a "Buy-out?" agreements & contracts custom music master & publishing rights

When you purchase a piece of music once, and never have to pay for it again.

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