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KT and EM seem to place music on a regular basis. I often see these libraries listed in the credits of some of the shows I watch.
I have no way of knowing but I have a feeling there are a lot more people like me out there than there are folks who do nothing but write library music for a living. I marvel at and completely admire those of you who can pull it off but trying to rely on library alone in its current state is way too scary for me.
I feel the same way. This is a lucrative side gig. But I don’t make enough to be a full time composer. I am not really worried about being labeled a “pro”. I just make what I make and push it into the best libraries that cater to my brand.
And DI… You said “Time to move on” after you were willing to sign tracks to that library offering PRO-free deals? Huh?
Yes, I did.
Steve has to do what is best for him. I will always do what is best for me.
Time to move on.
Needs more cowbell.
Humpalumpa, you are correct. It is possible. But I do not think it is likely for most composers. I think that getting into the top libraries is the best scenario for all looking for a long term career licensing music.
I came to the conclusion that making a living from creating music for music libraries is a little more than a dream for most people. The way to make a lot of money from music licensing is to either be a cowriter of thousands and thousands of songs or to be the owner of thousands and thousands of songs.
Volume is how most of the people with long term success have been able to make a living from music licensing. One great song could be enough to earn a lot of money, but most people earn a little from a lot of songs. I do not think any book out there will give anyone a competitive advantage. It just takes an ability to get on as many songs as possible or to an the rights to as many songs as possible that makes the difference.
Let’s face it; having that one in a million song does not even sustain a career for artists with songs on the radio. The music library game is much smaller than the broadcast/record label industry.
This may sound a bit strange, but have any of you ever thought of reusing one track to create another?
Yes.
I think I might give the free account a shot. I have a bunch of older cues that I haven’t heard much about.
I have cue sheets filed for music used on a Fuse show called “Hustle After Party” and another show called “50 Girls Who Run The World”. I guess I got lucky.
I don’t know if they have used anything else though.
To date, the vast majority of income has been from upfront compared to backend.
If you are making more money from upfront fees, then continue to make upfront fees. Why give up that income?
Sometimes I wonder if you are really just a 12 year old trying to pester everyone on this forum…C’mon man. Seriously!?
Social media is cool. But some people think that simply having a few social media accounts will bring sucess. Social media takes work for most that are effectively using it.