A Quick Tip For Increasing Your Placements - Only Six More Days To Save!
Published: Fri, 12/19/08
Today, a quick tip: Once you start submitting your music to companines working in the licensing industry keep a a spreadsheet of when and to whom you've submitted your music. Then, about three to four weeks later follow up with a phone call or email to both make sure your music has been received and to see whether or not they've listened to your music and to see what they thought. Don't just sit back and forget about it and assume the ball is in their court. Now some companies actually have a "don't call us we'll call you" policy and of course if that's the case then you should respect that. But that is not generally the case in my experience.
Why follow up? Well it communicates all the right things. It demonstrates that you're serious about your music career and that you're determined to make things happen. It also helps to simply remind the recipient of your music who you are. In the fast pace world that is the music industry this sometimes makes all the difference. I took the ball and followed up on the song that ended up being my first placement and signed a contract within a week! So don't be afraid to be persistent.
There are only six more days to save big money on my program, The A-Z Of Music Licensing. It's currently being discounted until December 25th. This program, simply put, is the most comprehensive program of it's kind on the business of music licensing. I offer the program both by itself and with coaching via both email and phone. The program also includes a comprehensive, updated directory of places to submit your music in the licensing business, including publishers, supervisors, music libraries and more.
Here are just a few of the actual emails I've received from people who purchased "The A-Z Of Music Licensing":
Aaron,How are you? My name is Tim Byrd and I purchased your online version of your program. It's great.
Hello Aaron,
I thought I would pass on to you the fact that I also got my whole catalogue (47 tunes) signed to one of the libraries in your directory.
Thanks for your help!
Colin
I did purchase your 'A-Z of music licensing and the directory. I think they are great!
Mike
Hello Aaron.
I just ordered and downloaded your audio files and .pdf files and though I haven't put in effect any of your ideas, I see where you are headed.
I think this is some wonderful information and will soon be using it.Hello Aaron,
I sent you an email a few weeks ago asking about your thoughts of pitching my music ( Mostly Blues & Jazz ....But also Guitar instrumentals, folk, French cabaret, Christmas and some Traditional Country )and actually making any money at the library thing. Your reply was that these genres were not yours and you couldn't really comment on that domain .
I appreciated your honest answer and went ahead and bought your repertoire of libraries, publishers etc...
Well here's the lowdown after 3 weeks of hard work sending emails and submitting songs online and via CD by mail.
I've signed deals for 27 songs and there's another 60 or so that are being screened as I write this email....
Out of all the addresses I've checked so far there wasn't ONE library that I knew ( that's good ), because through the other independent company I was a member of I had made connections with about 10 libraries and have signed in less than a year about 100 songs with companies in L.A., Texas, U.K. etc.and had one placement on The Everybody Hates Chris TV Show....So a total of 127 + songs...And 60 + in waiting...
Mike
Hey Aaron,Mike
I thought I would pass on to you the fact that I also got my whole catalogue (47 tunes) signed to one of the libraries in your directory.
Thanks for your help!
Colin
Hey Aaron,
I'm in the process of signing two songs to a publishers thanks to your info! Thank you!!
Stacy
hi aaron,
thanks for all your info and directory. such a great help!
Tracy
Thank YOU!!!
I must say I find your products extremely helpful....keep it up!!!
Tammy Hunt
Great, inspiring information....exactly what I was looking for in regards to publishing and the like. Much appreciated!!
Brian Thunberg
Yesterday I purchased your Film/TV directory and I must say it is a whole lot different from "Song Writers Market" book. It's great!
Mark
I did purchase your 'A-Z of music licensing and the directory. I think they are great!
Mike
I currently offer the following versions of my program:
The A-Z Of Music Licensing With Phone And Email Coaching - I'm only offering four more of these packages due to my schedule, but this is the most thorough and comprehensive package I offer. It includes my program The A-Z Of Music Licensing as well as one on one coaching with me both via phone and email. I love doing these packages when my schedule allows it and without a doubt, it's the best deal I have at the moment. I'll keep the following page up until all four packages are gone. The A-Z Of Music Licensing - From now until December 25th when you purchase The A-Z Of Music Licensing at the regular price of only $40.00 you also get a free version to send as a gift to one of your fellow musician friends. Don´t horde the knowledge you´re learning, help others learn about the industry too! This program makes a great gift for other musicians. If you´re in a band this would be a great way to educate the whole band about music licensing. After you´ve purchased the program I´ll send you a special link and password that you can send to one other person so that they can access the program too.
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The A-Z Of Music Licensing Online Edition With Email Coaching This is my newest package and I´m currently offering this package for close to twenty dollars off of the regular price. It features my program, The A-Z Of Music Licensing in an online format bundled with additional coaching via email. The A-Z Of Music Licensing is a comprehensive program that covers in detail EVERYTHING you need to know to start successfully licensing your music. This package also includes additional email support. After you review the material I'll work with you via email to go over any questions you have and help you implement a strategy for going forward that is tailored to your own unique situation. The A-Z Of Music Licensing With Email Coaching - Buy One Get One Free- Want to get a friend my program with email coaching as a gift? When you purchase The A-Z Of Music Licensing with email coaching at the regular price of $68.00 between now and December 25th you´ll also get a copy to send to one of your musician friends. This works the same way, after you purchase the program I´ll send you a special gift link you can send to the person of your choice. Buy The A-Z Of Music Licensing With Email Coaching (Buy One Get One Free) Here!The 2008 TV/Film Music Industry Directory- And finally I also offer the comprehensive 2008 TV/Film Music Industry Directory by itself. This directory includes a list of over 130 Music Supervisor, Music Publisher, Music Libraries and more all in the business of licensing music for use in TV, Film and Video Games. Get the directory here. Only $19.99 (normally $24.99) between now and December 25th. Includes free updates for life!!Happy Holidays and Happy Songwriting!
Aaron Davison
Aaron Davison
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