[Art Munson]

As far as I can tell the PMA is there, at least in part, as a protector of the industry and a steward of fair and sustainable business practices. Seeing such an organization tacitly approving a questionable business practice while simultaneously trying to play the watchdog role undermines their credibility in my eyes, at least to some extent. The motivations of the individuals engaging in the practice becomes immaterial to me within that context.

I think I know what company you guys are talking about. The owner of that company is very successful and probably has a lot of leverage in the industry. The music used by that company is the core of the reality TV soundtrack.

I am not surprised that practices such as taking a part of the writer’s share are overlooked. Standards are one thing but money is another. That company probably makes a lot of money for the composers that are fortunate enough to get in.

It’s all business in the end.

[Art Munson]

It only takes 1 piece of music that you publish and $500 to join. There are nearly 700 PMA member companies. Some are quite small.

Really? I could become a PMA member based on that criteria. I need to visit the site for more info.

[Art Munson]

All of you guys have amazing mixes. Just curious, do any of you outsource or DIY? Especially @Mike Marino and @Chuck Mott?

[Art Munson]

One specific writer/library owner has gotten several BMI awards too related to having “composed” many many tracks which irritates me insanely.

Curious, is this library a primary member or an associate member?

[Art Munson]

@MichaelL I have to add a thank you.

Before I called them, I had read in one of your posts that some PMA libraries have to know you first by introduction or they won’t work with you.

And that really softened the blow because I knew I was going to hear that – I just didn’t know from which ones! It was like Russian roulette (without the possibility of death).

So it didn’t throw me at all – I just thought – okay there’s one – and i was able to go on and make more phone calls. And was able to make connections with other PMA libraries and start writing for them.

So you did a good thing there.

Paul

[Art Munson]

@MichaelL I see what you mean. Thanks Michael. Paul

[Art Munson]

Try to meet someone face to face. Get on a train. Get on a plane. Go to a meeting

This might be a silly question. By meeting you’re thinking an event/meeting open to the public? That would be somethign they post on their website> Thanks, Paul

[Art Munson]

That unfortunately is the reality. Although it seems that when I shed a little light on reality it’s unpopular. I’m just the messenger.

You aren’t the bad guy.

I called a few of those libraries and received similar responses. I can’t quite fly out to Cali to rub elbows with people right now. Maybe I will have to attend one of those seminars one day.

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Although it seems that when I shed a little light on reality it’s unpopular. I’m just the messenger.

And on the other hand, it was great to know immediately where I stood – everyone respecting each other’s time.

I understood there would be no point following up until I had an introduction so I really did appreciate their bad news 🙂

[Art Munson]

Some I called and some I emailed. They’ll tell you their preference on their website.

[Art Munson]

Has anyone submitted music to these guys?

Hey daveydad – I just started contacting and submitting last summer. It’s exciting to talk shop with them and it’s interesting how differently the libraries handle inquiries.

99% percent of that came through personal networking and recommendations.

Hey Michael – that’s cool that’s how it worked for you. That’s what two libraries told me. That they had to know me first before they would even continue the conversation. Where’s the love!?

[Art Munson]

How much does an audit typically cost?

[Art Munson]

@DI: Help Yo Selfie; nicely done! 🙂

Thank you!

[Art Munson]

thanks Art.

[Art Munson]

When you recoup money from a cue that was detected by Tunesat, does Tunesat take any portion of your recoup?

No

Or is the only fee you pay to tunesat their monthly subscription?

Yes

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