John from Magnatune just left a comment on their new music submission feature. If you are a recording artist and want to make some extra money with your music, on a non-exclusive basis, check them out – Here.
MusicLibraryReport
The Perfect Music Library
It’s been three months since I started this site. In those three months there have been over 1100 comments from music creators and library owners. Based on those comments and users varying degree of experiences, I started thinking about what the “The Perfect Music Library” would look like.
So here’s some things I would start with (in no particular order):
1.) 50/50 split license fee
2.) Writer retains all the back end PRO monies
3.) No re-titling
4.) Non-Exclusive
5.) Writer can set own sync fee
6.) Submit via upload for acceptance
7.) Once accepted, FTP upload. PLUS, the ability to upload a file to populate the database. No more pointing, scrolling, clicking and then waiting for the page to refresh!
8.) Option for library to create watermarked preview file or upload your own.
9.) Is diligent about cue sheets being filed
10.) If each submission is to be reviewed: There should be a quick way to submit, without filling all the data upfront, only to be told later that the piece was rejected.
11.) Letting you know if a piece is rejected.
I’m sure there are many things I’ve left out, so what would you like to see?