I have a strong belief that if people do what they love and they are long term excited about it, they cannot fail. They just do what they love and business success comes with it sooner or later - if they look up for it on the first place. Everything is too crowded nowdays, there is plenty of everything in the world, even sync music teachers :) but that shouldn't stop us reaching our dreams.
C'mon Jesse, is this all you got? Kick me in the teeth harder. I can take it. ;) Two things: A salesmanager once told me, “If it were easy, we wouldn't need you.” Also, I used to be a published science fiction/fantasy/horror writer of short fiction. It took me 70 submission to get my first sale. And I only got five bucks. It took over 350 submissions to get my first professional sale for good money. I only got out of it because I found the field way too conservative and dying. And music is my first love! But someone once said about aspiring fiction writers: “Anyone who can be discouraged, should be.” So after three years at sync and that I'm now starting to get placements, I'm in for the long haul. This is too much fun. And I'm enjoying this series you're doing. Thanks for thinning out the herd. ;)
All good points. On a positive note, if your music is truly unique, and you're adding something different to the table, it gets noticed. I mean no one heard from Gustavo Santolalla, yet someone heard something in his music and invited him to pitch for the Last of Us. Same goes for Hans Zimmer, and there are many more that were discovered based on shere luck, and adding something unique in this industry. Problem only now is that there are so many voices, and no one is actually listening.
@@jmi_music yea I just read that as well haha. But still, he started to gain the attention of the general public with the Last of Us. And as for Mr Zimmer, because he did the music for TV shows in London, it got the attention of a director in LA. All I want to say is, with a lot of luck, and having a unique sound and high production skills, you would already have a big advantage over your competitors. Plus, collab with different artists as well, you never know what you can add to eachother's sound.
I was really debating 'throwing in the towel' after watching your Should You Quit Sync? video. But I'm really reserving judgement until after you've laid all this out on the table. I totally understand the points you've made so far, but I'm def going to wait until you've gone through all these 10 videos. I want to do a lot of soul searching and reflection, taking into account all you have to say.
You have probably talked about this before. Every industry is subject to the Pareto principle. 20% of all composers in this industry will do 80% of the music. So most of these new composers will probably go do other things. Many will dabble and not get far. But those that want it will get it. Not because of some positive thinking but because they put the work in and bring value.
@@AI-Consultant I used to believe in that but experience has taught me otherwise. If you find that works for you, great, more power, but my experience has pointed me more towards putting in the work and providing value. I will agree that focus is absolutely necessary tho
Great series of videos Jesse. I came to this line of work 6 years ago and it’s been ups and downs. I started out with no knowledge of DAWs, crafting tracks, mixing/mastering etc… Although it’s been a slow incline and not what I originally expected, it’s a long haul. I just can’t give it up!
#4 and still in. Marking my journey and this reminded me to stay on with continuous upping the production game. Top line only. I love when things start to crystalize in visual form, thanks Jesse🤘🔥🤘off to #5...
I wonder with it being overcrowded if the genres/styles skew certain ways- i imagine certain sounds like trap, EDM, "chill lo-fi hip hop" are way crowded but if you have the talent and creativity to do things that are more niche, for example you mentioned world music or latin music, proportionally theres still not going to be too massive a number of people doing it.
Looking forward to video number five! Even with royalty free libraries, you still really don't have control over who uses your music. And I am fine with that, as long as I get paid.
this is probably my biggest worry, that's it's just too late, the market's too saturated with quality composers & there's not another huge marketplace on the horizon. there's always a chance if you're amazing at what you do, but I know I'm quite aways from amazing right now. i've got potential but potential never got anybody anywhere
I have a strong belief that if people do what they love and they are long term excited about it, they cannot fail. They just do what they love and business success comes with it sooner or later - if they look up for it on the first place. Everything is too crowded nowdays, there is plenty of everything in the world, even sync music teachers :) but that shouldn't stop us reaching our dreams.
C'mon Jesse, is this all you got? Kick me in the teeth harder. I can take it. ;)
Two things:
A salesmanager once told me, “If it were easy, we wouldn't need you.”
Also, I used to be a published science fiction/fantasy/horror writer of short fiction. It took me 70 submission to get my first sale. And I only got five bucks. It took over 350 submissions to get my first professional sale for good money. I only got out of it because I found the field way too conservative and dying. And music is my first love!
But someone once said about aspiring fiction writers: “Anyone who can be discouraged, should be.”
So after three years at sync and that I'm now starting to get placements, I'm in for the long haul. This is too much fun. And I'm enjoying this series you're doing. Thanks for thinning out the herd. ;)
Motivation for me right here !!
Yeah, I'd like to be abused with facts rather than being abused by fake info and high hopes. Great series indeed !! Thanks for doing this.
All good points.
On a positive note, if your music is truly unique, and you're adding something different to the table, it gets noticed.
I mean no one heard from Gustavo Santolalla, yet someone heard something in his music and invited him to pitch for the Last of Us.
Same goes for Hans Zimmer, and there are many more that were discovered based on shere luck, and adding something unique in this industry.
Problem only now is that there are so many voices, and no one is actually listening.
A minor detail perhaps, but Gustavo won the best score academy award eight years before the last of us. I like your story more though. 😂
@@jmi_music yea I just read that as well haha.
But still, he started to gain the attention of the general public with the Last of Us.
And as for Mr Zimmer, because he did the music for TV shows in London, it got the attention of a director in LA.
All I want to say is, with a lot of luck, and having a unique sound and high production skills, you would already have a big advantage over your competitors.
Plus, collab with different artists as well, you never know what you can add to eachother's sound.
I was really debating 'throwing in the towel' after watching your Should You Quit Sync? video. But I'm really reserving judgement until after you've laid all this out on the table. I totally understand the points you've made so far, but I'm def going to wait until you've gone through all these 10 videos. I want to do a lot of soul searching and reflection, taking into account all you have to say.
Awesome - that's EXACTLY why I'm putting out these videos so good for you for taking the time to make the right decision before you continue on.
You have probably talked about this before. Every industry is subject to the Pareto principle. 20% of all composers in this industry will do 80% of the music. So most of these new composers will probably go do other things. Many will dabble and not get far. But those that want it will get it. Not because of some positive thinking but because they put the work in and bring value.
@@AI-Consultant I used to believe in that but experience has taught me otherwise. If you find that works for you, great, more power, but my experience has pointed me more towards putting in the work and providing value. I will agree that focus is absolutely necessary tho
@@AI-ConsultantMaybe or maybe not
Great series of videos Jesse. I came to this line of work 6 years ago and it’s been ups and downs. I started out with no knowledge of DAWs, crafting tracks, mixing/mastering etc…
Although it’s been a slow incline and not what I originally expected, it’s a long haul. I just can’t give it up!
#4 and still in. Marking my journey and this reminded me to stay on with continuous upping the production game. Top line only. I love when things start to crystalize in visual form, thanks Jesse🤘🔥🤘off to #5...
I wonder with it being overcrowded if the genres/styles skew certain ways- i imagine certain sounds like trap, EDM, "chill lo-fi hip hop" are way crowded but if you have the talent and creativity to do things that are more niche, for example you mentioned world music or latin music, proportionally theres still not going to be too massive a number of people doing it.
Great point and yes I would agree!
1:52 don’t apologise mate! You’ve done a good job to help us! 🙏🙏🙏
Looking forward to video number five! Even with royalty free libraries, you still really don't have control over who uses your music. And I am fine with that, as long as I get paid.
I swear the only way to survive in this world now is to move to a third world country and provide online services in the most competitive prices.
0:09 😂😂😂. I’m a sadist what can I say 😆
this is probably my biggest worry, that's it's just too late, the market's too saturated with quality composers & there's not another huge marketplace on the horizon. there's always a chance if you're amazing at what you do, but I know I'm quite aways from amazing right now. i've got potential but potential never got anybody anywhere
I don’t try to convince anyone of anything anymore. If it’s not for you, it’s not for you 👍