When making contact directly with music supervisors,
as opposed to publishers and libraries, there are a few things to take into
consideration.
Not all supervisors accept music directly from
artists. Some do and some don't. Some supervisors prefer to get music through
contacts they already have in place, while others are more open to getting
music directly from artists. At the end
of the day, this is a business that is really driven by relationships, so part
of the challenge is getting to know people in the business. If you're not sure if a supervisor is open to
hearing directly from artists, just ask.
It's really that simple. I
usually start with an introductory email asking what projects they're working
on and if they're open to submissions.
Secondly, depending on what project a supervisor is
working on, their needs are going to vary.
If a supervisor is working on a project that calls for Motown style
tracks and you write heavy metal music, obviously you're not going to be a good
fit. So a good question to start with,
if you don't already know the answer, is what project a supervisor is working
on currently. Some supervisors will
still listen to your music, even if there is no immediate need, but their focus
is going to be on the project or projects they're currently needing music for.
Submitting to music supervisors is a little trickier
due to the variables involved, but of course the upside of licensing your music
this was is that you are essentially functioning as your own publisher and get
to retain all of your publishing royalties should you end up licensing your
music. But there is more leg work
involved at the beginning. Ultimately,
I think it's best to take a multli-faceted approach to licensing and align
yourself with a good publisher or agent, but still build relationships directly
with supervisors whenever possible. The
more connections you can make for yourself, the better.
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