Develop A Game Plan For Licensing Your Music!
Published: Mon, 06/09/08
I have to warn you in advance that this particular email might sound a little self-helpish, but I can't help myself. After helping people get involved in the music licensing business for over a year now some very clear patterns have emerged both in terms of what allows people to succeed in this business and conversely what holds people back. Some of what I have to say may seem obvious, or at least it should seem obvious, but after working with dozens of people one on one I'm never amazed at how often I see the same things working against people.
The biggest thing that seems to be holding most people back that I've worked with is just simply failing to take action. It should be painfully obvious, but if you want to accomplish something like licensing your music, you have to take action. There are some very simple steps you have to take in order to get your music licensed, but you HAVE to take them. It's not optional. I'm never amazed at how many people just seem so reluctant to get their feet wet when it comes to something new. I guess it's good news for the rest of us who are a little more daring!
The second biggest obstacle that seems to prevent people from getting what they want is the actual feedback they get when they do take action. If you're really lucky you might sign the first song you submit to the first publisher you contact. But more than likely you're going to face a few obstacles. This is perfectly fine and it's perfectly normal. But it's how people react to these obstacles that really makes all the difference. The feedback that you receive when you start going for your goals and trying to get your music licensed is critical. If you actually take it in and consider it, especially if it's something you're hearing over and over, it will literally guide you to success. Don't take rejection personally, instead learn from it and move forward. This is the path to success I see over and over again in people I know that are doing well in both the music licensing industry and in general.
I hear from people all the time who have used my materials and had their songs licensed, placed, published, etc. They've studied the material that I present, they've implemented what they've learned and they keep taking action until they accomplish their goals. It sounds simple, and it really is, but it does take a little time to unfold. But, of course it's well worth the wait. I told you this was going to sound self-help like!
So... are you ready to start making money with your music? If you're really serious about getting started in the music licensing business, the most comprehensive program I have is called "The A-Z Of Music Licensing". This program comes with a hard copy of the directory, the how to CD, and several additional bonus discs about the music licensing business. The program is available by itself or with one on one coaching from me. I'll work with you to help you develop a specific game plan that is tailored to your own unique situation that you can implement immediately to achieve your goals.
Listen to a special audio clip of me explaining the program here: http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/audio.html
If you feel like you're already pretty business savvy you can also purchase the 2008 TV/Film Music Industry Directory by itself. Over the last few years I've put together a very comprehensive directory of places to submit your music in the TV and Film Music Business. This directory is a priceless resource that will provide you with specific information on how to get your music to the right people and companies who can get your music placed. Check it out here.
If you're already pretty business savvy and you have songs that you feel are high quality and ready to be pitched, all you'll need is the directory . It has over 125 listings and is updated regularly. When you buy the directory you get free updates for life. It's a great directory and I use it myself on a regular basis
!Happy Songwriting!
Aaron Davison