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Hi ,
It's important that you both
persistent and patient when dealing with people in this business.
Before I first signed on with my current publisher, I mailed several
different songs over several months before I was finally offered a
licensing deal. After I mailed the first song I eventually licensed to
my publisher, I waited for close to six weeks and heard nothing back.
On a whim I sent a follow up email and received a response back almost
immediately that she was interested in the song but didn't think she
had an immediate need for it and that she would consider accepting it
into her catalog. I replied back that I completely understood and that
when she was ready I would be happy to work with her. She ended up
sending me all the paperwork the very next day.
I'm telling you this story because I
think it's important to realize that people working in this business
are often times very busy. You can't assume that because you're not
getting an immediate response that it's an indication that they don't
like your music. It might be, but you don't know. It's always best to
be proactive and follow up. Don't be annoying, but follow up after a
reasonable length of time if you don't hear back from someone.
Sometimes they just need to be reminded of who you are and what you
have to offer.I personally prefer emailing first as opposed to calling.
I find it less obtrusive and I've found that many professionals in this
business will gladly email you back and many will welcome your
submissions. Use your discretion, if you're not getting a response feel free to pick up the phone and make contact that way. Just make sure you use common sense and avoid harassing people.
The first step to licensing your music for use in Film and
Television is to start submitting your music to people in a position to
get your music placed. For a comprehensive directory of more than 400
music publishers, music supervisors, music libraries and video game companies click here.
For a comprehensive program that covers in detail how to get your music placed in TV and Film and also includes the 2010 TV And Film Music Business Directory, click here.
Until Next Time... Happy Songwriting
Aaron Davison |
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