Identify Your Objectives
Published: Sun, 12/28/08
When you're first getting started in the business of music licensing it's important to identify what your objectives are. Do you just want the thrill of gathering around the television with friends and family to hear your music on national television? Are you attempting to make a part time or even full time income from your music through licensing? All of the above answers are perfectly fine, but depending on what your goals are, your approach and mindset will be a little different.
I personally believe, based on my own experience, that if you really want to license your music it's not THAT difficult. It does take time, but it's attainable for most musicians that are making quality music. On the other hand, if you want to earn a living through your licensing deals it's a bit trickier. It's still attainable but it requires a much more diligent approach and more long term oriented thinking.
The publisher I work with has suggested that most writers who are earning six figure salaries through music licensing deals typically have dozens, and even hundreds of songs in their catalogs. This is a generalization and there are exceptions as some single song deals can generate substantial amounts of money, but in general writers who consistently earn six figure salaries have a very large catalog of music that generates income passively.
So think about what it is you're trying to accomplish as you set out on the path to license your music. Even if you're already licensing your songs it's important to assess where you're headed. It makes getting their much easier!
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Aaron Davison
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