How to submit your songs to music libraries for ad placements, tv commercials and more.

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  • Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
  • Learn how to submit your music to #musiclibraries for use in tv commercials, ad campaigns, and more. If you're looking for insight on how to get your music placed within production music libraries this quick video will help you get started on the journey! Learn about P.R.O.'s like SESAC, ASCAP, and BMI. Learn how to approach music libraries and develop working relationships that can help you to earn royalty income from licensing your music.
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    SUBMIT TO LIBRARY SAMPLE LETTER:
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Комментарии • 61

  • @martymodus7205
    @martymodus7205 2 года назад +20

    Thanks for explaining this topic in a no-nonsense way without trying to market some ridiculously expensive "get successful quick" class. So refreshing to learn something simple, concrete, and important instead of just another outline of what I don't know but can know for a modest fee.

  • @beatzbygphi
    @beatzbygphi 2 года назад +5

    I'm considering submitting music that I have made to music libraries and found your video informative and useful.
    Thanks for making this video! 👨🏽‍💻👍🏽

  • @jimmeymcgee2840
    @jimmeymcgee2840 2 года назад +3

    Thank you your now my mentor 👍🏾

  • @donnellhicks
    @donnellhicks 2 года назад +2

    Thank you I have done most of this and still trying to get a foot in the door. I don't give up and I know you didn't.

  • @joeyoutrippin3115
    @joeyoutrippin3115 Год назад

    This is the most comprehensive video I’ve seen on sync licensing. Thank you

  • @music7studios
    @music7studios 3 года назад +5

    Thanks a lot for making this video! The information is very well put together, and it clears up a lot of points for me.

  • @apb123
    @apb123 2 года назад +1

    Appreciate your approach and the information. Thanks. Would love to see you make more content with this style

  • @mickwarfield2447
    @mickwarfield2447 Год назад +1

    You were very helpful. I now feel confident about the path I need to take. Thank you!

  • @russellroberts184
    @russellroberts184 Год назад

    This was fantasically laid out

  • @CortneyWarren2050
    @CortneyWarren2050 Год назад

    Thank you brother I appreciate that.
    I have sync music just sitting on my hard drive.
    I was discouraged, but I'll push forward again.
    I can't give up on my dream of making a living off of my music.

  • @chriswilliamstunes1
    @chriswilliamstunes1 2 года назад

    When you emIl these libraries, Keep it quick and brief. At the end of the day, your music is your voice. Less said the better. Alot of libraries like it when you send 10 to 15 so g albums. As he just said, Find out with a introduction email on how many songs and what their submission protocol is. 👍👍

  • @dennyps1
    @dennyps1 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you some very helpful info. Sub'd your channel

  • @henryfranckmusic
    @henryfranckmusic Год назад

    Thanks for this video. And thank you for the sample letter. Greatly appreciated

  • @keithdorsey1521
    @keithdorsey1521 3 года назад +2

    Thanks brother for good info, I'm trying to get into this hope more vids to come

  • @itsredge
    @itsredge Год назад

    Thanks for the Information & the letter template.

  • @artofchloelou
    @artofchloelou Год назад

    Thank you for explaining this so clearly.

  • @trinaberry7262
    @trinaberry7262 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the information 👍

  • @troypallasinstrumentalmusi4013
    @troypallasinstrumentalmusi4013 2 года назад +1

    Great video!!,lots of superb info !!

  • @dafingaz
    @dafingaz 9 месяцев назад

    Gems

  • @scottyjewlz
    @scottyjewlz 2 года назад +1

    What up sir!!!! Great video.

  • @GICMusic
    @GICMusic Год назад

    Thank you for this video

  • @fortworthless2936
    @fortworthless2936 Год назад

    Thanks for the content much love hope you continue making content

  • @randybadthomas
    @randybadthomas Год назад

    I like this one right here very informative

  • @brandnew622
    @brandnew622 2 года назад

    Thank you for the information

  • @CrystalReneeMusic
    @CrystalReneeMusic Год назад

    Thaaaank you..... soooo much. Muah 💋💋

  • @baiijoune
    @baiijoune 2 года назад

    Thank you for this video! Very helpful🙌

  • @brucehathcockmusic
    @brucehathcockmusic 3 года назад

    I'm a follower now bro thanks so much.

  • @MsRisabel
    @MsRisabel 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this wonderful and succinct video-- super helpful! Quick question-- is it important to mix and master your submissions before reaching out to libraries? Many thanks for all your help here!

    • @i_have_crippling._.depress4630
      @i_have_crippling._.depress4630 2 года назад +1

      of course is important, if you don´t want to do it yourself you should find someone to work with or at least pay someone to do it for you, is a must do type of thing!!

    • @MsRisabel
      @MsRisabel 2 года назад

      @@i_have_crippling._.depress4630 Thanks, yes! It certainly makes the most sense :)

  • @wgnwBash
    @wgnwBash 3 года назад +1

    Thanks

  • @ProducerRC
    @ProducerRC Год назад

    Good info. But don’t be surprised if you do submit/email everything properly and you still don’t get a response…particularly from production music libraries.

  • @beatsbymod120
    @beatsbymod120 3 года назад

    Great info💯

  • @skyportalmusic7178
    @skyportalmusic7178 2 года назад +2

    Jesus Loves You

  • @fingerwaves
    @fingerwaves 2 года назад +3

    I have a question about a PRO. I’ve been registered with BMI under my name but how can I get royalties if I’m producing under my Company name AKL Productions

    • @commercialtraxx9778
      @commercialtraxx9778  2 года назад +5

      Your writers royalty is your writer’s share of the copyright earnings. If you have a company - you would create a publishing company with BMI to receive the publisher’s share of the composition. If you are the both the writer and the publisher that’s how you receive 100% of “all” earnings. You would then register your works where you would be the writer and your “company” would be the publisher. Remember copyrights have the potential to earn you both the writer’s share and the publishers share (unless you sign that “publisher” share or a portion of it over). Both shares combined equal 100% of a songs earnings.

  • @edwardeaster8028
    @edwardeaster8028 2 года назад

    Hi mr. Todd Jones my name is Edward Easter. I’m trying learn about the music business to find a new carer, as a composer and writer. I’m in Illinois,

  • @DibeFLaba
    @DibeFLaba 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the content! Just a quick question: Is the process for submitting as a recording artist the same as when submitting as a producer?

    • @commercialtraxx9778
      @commercialtraxx9778  3 года назад +1

      Process is the same as long as you are the copyright owner and of course if the library is looking for music that features artists in their library that's very common these days. Good luck!

    • @user-qc6gi6pl8e
      @user-qc6gi6pl8e 10 месяцев назад

      Sir! have you ever come across a singer that sings a somewhat unknown song called How Long Will It Take and if you do know this person or the singer could you be please let me know who it is or could be. The reason why i ask is because the song was found in bootleg dvd's which makes me believe it's a commercially used song any info would/could help.@@commercialtraxx9778

  • @Beatsnmotivation
    @Beatsnmotivation 2 года назад +3

    Do you summit your music to bmi first? Or can I just send projects out to libraries. I already have a bmi account but don’t know if I should do that first.

  • @user-eh4jk4pj4d
    @user-eh4jk4pj4d Год назад +1

    What if i live outside the US?Can i still join a US PRO like BMI?

    • @commercialtraxx9778
      @commercialtraxx9778  Год назад +1

      My understanding is yes. You can still join a us based PRO if you like. I would still inquire with them about the details if you are still an affiliate with a PRO in your home country. But to answer the question yes, you can join BMI even if you are not living in the US. All the best!

  • @DeltaXMusic
    @DeltaXMusic 9 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome video. Thank you!

  • @HOLLASOUNDS
    @HOLLASOUNDS 7 месяцев назад +1

    What is your process of protecting your copyright of music before submitting it?

    • @commercialtraxx9778
      @commercialtraxx9778  7 месяцев назад +1

      I would just keep my catalog up to date in regards to registering all my songs with my PRO. Include somewhere in your submission that you are registered (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC) when you submit your material, this would be enough to deter any foul play. The fact that you've registered your works with your PRO and the digital proof (recording sessions, midi files etc.) these are proof that you created the work -that should be enough to prove this is "your" intellectual property even if you haven't gone through the Library of Congress copyright phase. Hope that helps.

    • @HOLLASOUNDS
      @HOLLASOUNDS 7 месяцев назад

      @@commercialtraxx9778 I see, appreciate that, I thought Ascap was about selling musical product rather then copyright protection. How much does it cost to register on Ascap?

  • @adrie8779
    @adrie8779 8 месяцев назад

    Hi can I hire you as a personal consultant? I’m a new music producer in California.

    • @commercialtraxx9778
      @commercialtraxx9778  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the vote of confidence - unable to commit to that but if you have questions, i'll definitely try to help where I can!

  • @jeromegolden7245
    @jeromegolden7245 2 года назад

    Heed!

  • @jai.joylove
    @jai.joylove 2 года назад

    What about music you've made already that are more full songs (3+ minutes).

    • @commercialtraxx9778
      @commercialtraxx9778  2 года назад

      Nothing wrong with submitting the "Full" songs for review in an attempt to start a relationship with a library. Understandably, If you already created the tracks it's easier for you to get something submitted quickly. The recommendation for shorter songs is more for the convenience of the music supervisors who may be reviewing your submission. Keep in mind, there's nothing wrong with creating edited versions of your song depending on the library you are submitting to as many of them request broadcast cuts: 15sec 30sec 60sec. Hope that helps!

  • @rhasheedadavis1387
    @rhasheedadavis1387 2 года назад

    I thought we copyrighted our music and the submit our music to the music library submits the music to a PRO?

    • @rhasheedadavis1387
      @rhasheedadavis1387 2 года назад

      Is the music library not the considered the publisher who gets the publishers share?

    • @commercialtraxx9778
      @commercialtraxx9778  2 года назад

      Yes there are cases where the library can submit to the PRO - mostly if they own a vested interest (all or part of the publishing depending on your contract). There are many cases where a library may not own any publishing. Cases like a library using a direct license might be based on licensing fees for use as opposed royalty payments from copyright ownership. You always want to register your works with the PRO for yourself this way you know it's been done. If said publisher isn't on they're game - your still registered if earnings show up the writers share has been submitted by you and you're sure of it now. Also keep in mind that you can create your own publishing company. If you do you are at least in a position to negotiate for a part of the publishers share in addition to your writers share. Remember there is no rule that says all of publishing has to go to the library. You might not get any of it but at least you're in a position to have the conversation! So while its possible for them to submit but that's not always the case. Some licensing models may not require it and so it falls back on you to be absolutely sure your works got registered.

    • @commercialtraxx9778
      @commercialtraxx9778  2 года назад

      @@rhasheedadavis1387 That depends on the business model of each music library. Also depends on whether or not your music is a "Work for Hire" they would typically own and ultimately control the copyright in that case. If they (library) doesn't pay you up front for using your music and many don't then you are granting them permission to use or try to secure a placement for you. In that scenario whether or not they are the "publisher" would depend on what is outlined in your contract. In any event it's wiser to register your own works outside of whatever the library would do. Let's the library know other folks like my PRO is looking out for any potential earnings on my behalf. In short the contract outlines if they are the "publisher" or not. There is no guarantee that they have registered your works at the very least look at your account with your PRO and see if your works are showing up in the catalog and the correct ownership is in place.

  • @zamar2059
    @zamar2059 2 года назад

    Research Research Research thanks for the ifno