Finding The Right Library Or Music Publisher For You
Published: Wed, 06/27/12
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.
Then, after you submit your music, be sure to follow up a few weeks later to see if your music has been listened to and to find out whether or not your music is a good fit with the company you're submitting to. This step is really critical and shouldn't be overlooked. I've started working relationships with a lot of companies simply by being pro active and following up. Sometimes this is all it takes to get the ball rolling. So be proactive! No one cares more about your music and your career than you do.
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Until Next Time...: Happy Songwriting!
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