In this ever changing landscape that is the music industry, music licensing continues to be an ideal way to monetize your passion for writing and playing music. I've compiled a list of the top five reasons I think ALL musicians that are serious about making a living from their music pursue music licensing opportunities. Here they are:
1) No Barrier To Entry - Music licensing is great because there are virtually no barriers to entry like there are in the recording industry. Regardless of how old you are, what you look like, where you live, etc it really doesn't matter. At the end of the day it's all about the music and what songs are right for the project. This is much different than in the recording industry which tends to be more image oriented and tends to lean towards more "youthful" artists.
2) Location Independence - Where you live is not a factor in music licensing unlike if you are pursuing a recording or performing career. If you have the ability to mail or submit your songs digitally you can essentially be based anywhere. Again, it's all about the music.
3) You Can Make Really Good Money! - I know making music isn't just about making money, but let's face it, making money from your passion is a pretty freakin awesome feeling! We all need to make money and pay our bills, music licensing is a great way to create income with your music, and potentially very good income. Just one placement can generate several thousand dollars or more depending on the project.
4) It Provides Exposure - Not all licensing deals and placements are equal. Sometimes your music is buried in the background and it's barely audible and other times your music will be used very prominently. Some shows list the music they use in their credits and others don't. The bottom line: licensing your music might just help you reach a lot of new fans who will be interested in buying your CDs, going to your shows and buying your merchandise. If your music is used in a nationally broadcast television show, for example, your music will reach potentially millions of people, some of them will seek you out and learn more about you and your music.
5) It's Just Plain Smart - If you're serious about making and performing music and you're not licensing your songs, you're simply leaving money on the table. And that's just not smart! It's challenging making a viable living from music so why not pursue every opportunity to monetize your music that you can. Licensing is increasingly becoming an important revenue stream for both major and indie artists.
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Happy Songwriting!
Aaron Davison
