Finding The Right Library Or Music Publisher For You

Published: Tue, 03/31/09

When pursuing licensing and publishing opportunities it pays to do a little research before you start blindly shopping your music around.  There is a wide, and I mean extremely wide, variety of music that is used in TV, Film and Video Game productions.  Some libraries specialize in instrumental music. Others specialize in classical music. Some publishers prefer vocal music, some specialize in hip hop and so on.  
 
Make sure that when you are contacting and submitting your music to companies that you first research the company's background and determine what kind of music they are consistently licensing to see if you would be a good fit.  Whenever possible, start by checking out a company's website, if available, and listen to and read about the artists they are working with. 
 
Then, if you think you might be a good fit for each other, email or call to find out how to best submit your music.  Different companies prefer you submit your music in different ways.  Some companies prefer you submit your music online and others prefer that you mail in your submission. Some companies prefer full length CDs and others prefer just two to three of your best tracks. Make sure you are adhering to each company's submission policy so that your music is actually being listened to.  
 
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Renegade Music Marketing Songwriting Contest Finalists
There are a few more days to cast your vote to let me know who you think should win the Renegade Music Marketing Songwriting Contest. Thanks to everyone who has already emailed me your votes. The winner of the contest will be added to the roster of artists I am working with via my music marketing company, Renegade Music Marketing.
 
To vote listen to the tracks below and email me with who you think should win between now and Thursday at votes@renegademusicmarketing.com
 
1) Robin Howe - Dead As Disco
 
2) Allister Bradley - What A Day
 
3) Allister Bradley - Goodbye, Bedford Falls
 
Please only vote once for one of the three above songs.

Until Next Time...: Happy Songwriting!
Aaron Davison