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makeorbreakmediaParticipant
Hi,
I’m new to the music library world and currently have signed approx 20 tracks to Squirky, Clearwave and Global Graffiti. I submit to the like of Music Gateway and am on the books for around 5 other libraries but have not signed tracks.
In the space of a year the quality of my compositions/speed of completion and sonic quality has increased dramatically.
I know its a waiting game but haven’t received any placements. I’ll post 2 links below to my signed tracks and unsigned to highlight my development.I would really need some advice on the business side of things as well but I appreciate this isn’t the area for this.
https://soundcloud.com/scratchcomposite/sets/unsigned-tracks
ChuckMottParticipantI think I deduce that you have only been at this a year, I do think it is not uncommon to take longer then that. I believe your production to be o.k., probably just a matter of writing more. 20 tracks no matter how good is a small number in this world. Waiting up to 3 years or longer is not uncommon. But I do believe you really need to up the number of tracks you have in libraries. I think you’d do fine if you stick it out and keep writing.
makeorbreakmediaParticipantThanks for that Chuck!
Per BoysenParticipantThanks for sharing – that was fun listening! I think especially the licensed tracks sound great and as far as I can tell, being a musician myself rather than a music license user, this is useful music for some media productions. I too am only one year into RF library work, although I started out three years ago with an exclusive library that does me pretty well.
makeorbreakmediaParticipantThanks very much for that, I’m glad you enjoyed the music..that’s the main thing! Did you just get lucky with a good company/good music?
I am getting positive feedback from companies I have contacted but I think what is holding me back is a clear game plan.
I have held on to the latest batch of tunes as I am weighing up my options. I do put them forward for one off briefs on the likes of Music Gateway.Options that I have been asked to do/or thought about :
Putting together themed albums of similar style tracks
Seeking out the best library and putting all my eggs in one basket
Spreading them out across various libraries
Make shorter pieces/jingles/idents and sell them on Audio Jungle for small amountsHard to know what the best plan of attack is.
In the meantime I am making money making podcasts for companies and pushing freelance work but the music library work/film trailers is what I am really passionate about. -
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