How To Make Contact With Music Publishers, Music Libraries and Music Supervisors
Published: Fri, 05/29/09
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Hi ,
I get quite a few questions from subscribers of my newsletter regarding how to make contact with supervisors, music libraries, publishers, etc.. Although there is no one right way to approach professionals in the licensing business, there are some general guidelines you should follow:
I get quite a few questions from subscribers of my newsletter regarding how to make contact with supervisors, music libraries, publishers, etc.. Although there is no one right way to approach professionals in the licensing business, there are some general guidelines you should follow:
1) If there is a website listed in my directory (assuming you're using this resource) always check to see if there is a submission policy listed. Often times companies will tell you how they prefer to have music submitted. Some companies prefer online submissions and other still prefer you mail them a physical CD.
2) If there isn't a clear submission policy for submitting music, call or email them and find out how you can submit your music. People often ask me whether they should call or email. I used to prefer emailing as it's a bit less intrusive, but these days I just pick up the phone and speak to someone in person. It's much quicker and if they are open to hearing music they'll gladly tell you how to get it to them. Plus this method has the added benefit of putting a voice to your name which I think helps you stand out a bit more.
3) Once you submit your music, make sure you follow up three or four weeks later. People working in this busines can often times be very busy. It´s perfectly appropriate and professional to follow up. Don´t assume that if you don´t get an immediate response that it´s an indication that there isn´t any interest in your music. It took me about six months to get the attention of the most recent publisher that I´ve started working with. Several emails went unanswered until I finally made a connection and made an appointment with this particular publisher and subsequently signed my first song. So if you don´t get an answer right away, just be patient and follow up again a few weeks later. Patience is definitely a virtue in this business.
If you're serious about licensing your music and generating a passive income stream with your music I suggest getting 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 either via a publisher or on your own. I also offer the program with one on one coaching via email where I work with your directly to help you get started. I'll work with you personally via email to help you develop a game plan based on your own unique situation that you can implement immediately.
3) Once you submit your music, make sure you follow up three or four weeks later. People working in this busines can often times be very busy. It´s perfectly appropriate and professional to follow up. Don´t assume that if you don´t get an immediate response that it´s an indication that there isn´t any interest in your music. It took me about six months to get the attention of the most recent publisher that I´ve started working with. Several emails went unanswered until I finally made a connection and made an appointment with this particular publisher and subsequently signed my first song. So if you don´t get an answer right away, just be patient and follow up again a few weeks later. Patience is definitely a virtue in this business.
If you're serious about licensing your music and generating a passive income stream with your music I suggest getting 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 either via a publisher or on your own. I also offer the program with one on one coaching via email where I work with your directly to help you get started. I'll work with you personally via email to help you develop a game plan based on your own unique situation that you can implement immediately.
Happy Songwriting!
Aaron Davison
Aaron Davison