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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

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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...

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

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

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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.

Other Resources:

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

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

Short answer is yes!

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

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

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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

How can an artist or producer be best positioned when providing music that is to be repped by an agency or music supervisor? licensing agents mindset & goals pitching & licensing

The moment you enter a licensing agreement with an agency or music supervisor, start working on your metadata and deliverables.

Metadata is vital information that you add to enrich the tracks in your library or catalogue. Whilst automated metadata tagging is available, there is no substitute for...

What can I expect when my music is repped by an agency? licensing agents pitching & licensing

It starts with a Sync Agent or Agency. Sync or "Licensing" agents are companies or individuals that aim to connect producers of visual media with artists. Sync agents will represent your music and secure you a synchronization license.

A license is an agreement where the licensor allows the licen...

What are music supervisors and agencies listening for when looking for potential music? licensing agents mindset & goals music supervisors pitching & licensing

Originality. Being able to have some level of uniqueness while still incorporating elements that make a song sound like it's ready for sync. The quality of the song has to be consistent with what is being already being used as well.

Other Resources:

Guest Interview 02/02/22 @22m 22sec

Should I pitch to a music library or get a sync agent? licensing agents pitching & licensing

There are options that exist when it comes to licensing your music. People are winning in multiple different ways. I am an advocate for owning as much of your song as you can. That doesn't mean I haven't given away owner ship on songs. If you are going the library route, I would suggest saving your ...

What is a "Sync Agent?" licensing agents

Sync or "Licensing" agents are companies or individuals that aim to connect producers of visual media with artists. Sync agents will represent your music and secure you a synchronisation license.

What is a "Licensing Agency?" licensing agents

Sync or "Licensing" agents are companies or individuals that aim to connect producers of visual media with artists. Sync agents will represent your music and secure you a synchronisation license.

What is "Exclusivity?" agreements & contracts licensing agents pitching & licensing

If you choose to have a third party company represent your music you can either ask
them to represent you exclusively, or have numerous companies represent you non-
exclusively.

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