How Production Music Libraries Get Your Songs In TV and Films
Published: Fri, 09/05/08
In a previous newsletter I discussed the role of the music publisher in the context of music licensing. Today let's take a look at music production libraries. Production libraries work a little bit differently than music publishers do although ultimately their goal is the same; to provide quality independent compositions and songs to television and film productions. They do this by screening music from independent writers, selecting music that meets their standards and then securing the rights to pitch the music in their library to various productions.
They then create library CD's that are indexed by genre, mood, tempo, subject matter, etc... and present those CD's to different production companies in the TV, Film and even Advertising markets. If a song ends up getting used there is a "cue sheet" that gets filled out that is submitted to whatever Performing Rights Organization the writer belongs to. This assures that the writer gets paid royalties for the song's use.
My program, The A-Z Of Music Licensing, includes a directory that has contact information for dozens of music libraries, as well as publishers, supervisor and more.
If you're serious about licensing your music and generating a passive income stream with your music the be sure to check out my program "The A-Z Of Music Licensing". It's the most comprehensive program I offer and explains very clearly EVERYTHING you need to know to start licensing your music. I also offer the program with one on one coaching where I work with you directly to help you get started. I'll work with you personally both via the phone and email to help you develop a game plan based on your own unique situation that you can implement immediately.
The A-Z Of Music Licensing is also available online for a discount of more than 20% off of the hard copy version. Get the entire program for less than $40.00! The Online Program is also available with coaching as well!
If you're already pretty business savvy and understand how the music licensing business works, I also offer the 2008 Industry Directory that comes with my program separately. The directory is a list of over 130 supervisors, publishers, music libraries, etc all working in the music licensing business. Get the directory by itself here.
Happy Songwriting!
Aaron Davison
How To License Your Music.com