I wish there was just ONE trick to making money with production music, but it's not that easy!
However, there are several things you can do to increase the number of songs and instrumentals you get picked up by music libraries, and ultimately used in TV shows, films, commercials, and other media. What are they?
Don't miss this TAXI TV if you'd like to find out!
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1:40 - Trick #1: to getting more music signed, placed, and earning you more income.
2:02 - If you don't figure out what isn't working, you're doomed to keep repeating the same mistakes.
2:26 - Compare your TAXI submissions that didn't get forwarded to those that did get a forward on the TAXI Forwards Blog: [ Ссылка ]
5:43 - "Value criticism over validation."
7:25 - Don't take it personally!
7:36 - Use the comments from the TAXI A&R screeners. They are likely to hear things about your music you may not be objective enough to notice.
9:18 - Trick #2: This will help you make more money with your Production Music.
10:24 - Trick #3.
11:45 - Trick #4.
12:54 - Trick #5: Writing music in genres that you are good at and are in high demand.
14:22 - Trick #6: Title your tracks and songs so the titles tell the listeners what they can expect.
15:37 - Michael gives examples of some song titles from successful TAXI members, Greg Carrozza and Andrew Jordan.
17:33 - Make sure you get the right music to the right music libraries!
19:17 - Don't put all your musical eggs in one basket!
20:38 - Trick #7: Choose the most commonly needed lyric themes! Michael provides a list.
23:34 - Visit tunefind.com to see what shows are using what types of music and lyric themes.
24:30 - Trick #8: Keep it simple!
26:24 - Trick #9.
27:15 - The more educated you are as to how the music industry works, the less hand holding you require and music libraries will love working with you!
28:43 - Trick #10: DO NOT create full albums of a particular genre,
30:21 - Trick #11: Don't let one bad instrument sound ruin your entire track or song!
31:57 - Trick #12.
32:57 - Trick #13: Make a lot of music! Have your music in many libraries!
33:43 - It's much easier to create many types of instrumental tracks rather than songs with lyrics.
37:13 - Trick #14: Don't give up!
39:15 - Live chatroom Q&A.
41:10 - Michael shares a story about one of TAXI's most successful members' (Matt Vander Boegh) road to success.
42:57 - Not everyone is born a gifted musician, the most successful TAXI members work hard to give the client exactly what they asked for!
45:22 - Genres come and go, it depends on the marketplace.
47:36 - What does it mean when a song gets forwarded by TAXI?
53:27 - How do music libraries for YouTube and social media compare to music libraries that find music for traditional media outlets?
58:01 - Any advice for those nervous to break into the industry when also working a full-time job?
59:08 - Michael shares successful TAXI member, Keith Lubrant's numbers.
1:01:46 - A TAXI member signed a deal for 4 classical songs several months ago, with no response since then, should he consider the deal void?
1:06:25 - It could take years to get a deal! Don't lose hope! Write, Submit, Forget, Repeat.
1:07:44 - TAXI is not a sprint, it's a marathon!
1:16:31 - Michael shares how YOU might win a TAXI t-shirt!
Common Lyric Themes to Try & Write To for Film/TV Music:
COPY/PASTE THESE TO YOUR NOTES!
Falling in love
Losing love
Feeling good
Having a great day
Overcoming obstacles and challenges
Winning
Losing
Never giving up
Feeling down and out
Figuring it all out
Coming of age
Feeling sad
Feeling lonely
Feeling lost
Going home
Coming home
Home is where the heart is
Family ties
Party time
Going out on the town
Girl power
Not going to get me down
Defiance
Motivation
Girls night out
Feeling regretful
A new day is dawning
Feeling happy to be alive
Being angry
Feeling fear
Feeling joy
Feeling nostalgic
Feeling relief
Feeling sexy
Attraction
Romance
Feeling proud
Feeling adventurous
Having faith
and a host of others.
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