When it comes to music licensing - or anything, really - having a strategy is what separates the winners from the losers. If you really hope to earn money licensing your music, then you'll need more than just good music.
You'll need a strategy. Which is what you'll get in this article...
Let me explain why I've barely uploaded any new stock music in 2020. Mostly it's because of COVID, moving, and other music projects. They have taken up a lot of bandwidth.
But also, as a result of the thrust of this year, my heart just hasn't been in it.
Despite barely doing any new work,...
These are the 5 Music Licensing Mistakes I see my students making the most.
- Neglecting Song Structure
- Not having any Genre consistency
- Songs Too Busy
- High End too Busy
- Having Unrealistic Expectations (see what a music licensing side hustle really looks like)
If you start creating...
Here are the four best music libraries currently accepting submissions by composers and producers. I’ve been licensing my music for the past five years, and this information is directly based on my experience earning thousands of dollars through licensing on these sites.
To...
Have you been interested in earning money from your music by licensing it? Well, before you start submitting your music to libraries, be sure to do these five things. If you don't, you're more likely to get reject by libraries and earn less from your songs!
- Write Songs with Strong Intros
- ...
Stop wasting your time uploading to libraries that don’t lead to sales! In this video I'll tell you why you should only focus on the best libraries (and what they are). If you're looking to sell stock music online, you need to work smart!
The "Spray and Pray" Music Licensing Model
Some...
I’ve been seriously trying to license music online for about a year now. In the process of learning how to license stock music online this year, I’ve come up with five helpful tips I’d like to share.
This free video shows how to license your music online!
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What is Royalty Free music? What’s Stock Music? What’s Production Music? What’s the difference?????
Aggggggggggggghhhh!
These terms can all be so confusing. It took me months to figure out what they each mean.
In fact, the terms royalty free music, stock music, and production...
It took me a long time to convince myself that I should license my music. I struggled with a lot of issues.
- Are my songs good enough?
- Can I record a professional sounding track?
- Am I a sell out?
Do these sound familiar?
So how did I finally convince myself that I should license my music?
Some...
Everyone wants better mixes, but struggles with mixing music. Learning how to mix your own music is really challenging.
Better mixes take a lot of it skill, and learning how to mix music is a lifelong undertaking.
Some plugins and gear can help.
And more knowledge about how to mix music...
Do you want to know how to license your music? Whether you dream of learning how to license your music for film and tv, or just need to earn a little income on the side, licensing your music can be incredibly rewarding.
Just a quick note about music licensing, though -...
I sell music online on several websites, but in this Pond 5 review, I want to share why it is the best sites for licensing your music. And the only stock music site I’d wholly recommend for musicians.
(Note that this is a referral link, meaning I get a commission if you ...