My producer, Gary Gray, just launched a new
podcast series devoted to the topic of music production as it relates to licensing. I just checked out the first episode and it's really, really good! I've been encouraging Gary for some time now to launch his own podcast and I'm super stoked for his new series on music production.
In the first episode of Gary's new podcast, Gary interviews the CEO of Songtrdr.com, Paul Wiltshire.
Here's Gary explaining what his new podcast is all
about....
Launched in March of 2016, Songtradr.com, a platform for independent musicians seeking to get their music licensed, now has over 100,000 members. I had the opportunity to interview Paul Wiltshire, the CEO of Songtradr.com, himself an experienced producer and audio engineer with several Gold and Platinum Record Awards, on the subject of Music Production as it relates to Music Licensing. Listen to the Podcast here.
Having helped people all over the world place their music in major and independent films, national, regional and local commercials, television and online
productions, Paul seemed like a natural first choice for me to interview in kicking off the first in a hopefully long series of podcasts I have created, called the Simple Wisdom Audio Podcast Series.
This podcast series basically gives me a chance to share with you, a typical conversation I would normally have in private with various Los Angeles and Hollywood music executives, in the course of my daily networking
activities.
I took an hour conversation and edited it carefully so that it moves quickly and gives you all the useful information you need. The total running time is 28:31.
In this first podcast I ask Paul questions such as, “What exactly are you listening for in terms of music production quality?” and “What elements or aspects of production in a track make that track get
accepted for licensing?” and “What elements or aspects of production in a track make that track get rejected for licensing?” and “When you yourself produce or mix a track for licensing, do you approach it differently than approaching a track for an EP or an album?” and “What advice would you give to someone just starting out in producing their own tracks for licensing?” and “What advice would you give to someone who has had some measure of success already with music licensing, in terms of music
production?”
The answers are both fascinating and informative. I think you’ll really enjoy this new podcast series. I want to personally thank Aaron Davison for being supportive and for all his help and guidance in helping me launch this podcast series.
And by the way, there are a few spots still available for the September 16th and 17th “California
Dreaming” 2-Day Music Production/Licensing Retreat. (The September 23rd/24th Retreat is SOLD OUT). All attendees will receive one-on-one personal mentoring by Aaron Davison and myself.
And speaking of Songtradr.com, Erin Dillon, an award-winning music supervisor who works for Songtradr.com, will be our guest at the September 16th/17th Retreat, where you will be able to pitch 3 of your tracks
face-to-face to Erin and get immediate feedback. And who knows, if she really likes your track, she definitely has a long-list of major placements in the industry and is in a position to get things done.
If you can’t make it physically, we are now making available Skype Seats for both Retreats. Though you won’t be able to pitch 3 of your tracks in person as will all those who attend the live Retreat, you will be able to
pitch one of your tracks via Skype and attend all Retreat festivities online.
Hope to see you in California. Good Luck producing and pitching your material!
Gary Gray
