My father was always a little worried of what I'm doing because it seemed like I was just the typical musician who hasn't got any plan. When I explained him l what I started doing, what my overall goal is and how the sync business works, he definitely understood better. He saw that I could explain the sync licensing world in pretty good detail (thanks to Jesse!) and then he realized that I definitely know what I'm doing and how much work I'm willing to put in. And not only by randomly putting out tracks on Spotify like a lost musician ... but PROVIDING AN INDUSTRY WITH VALUE. Several months ago I got rejected from a library because the owner didn't really have a need of rock music. But he gave me a lot of confidence that my music fulfills all of his quality needs. After keeping on producing and creating another album in tiny steps by creating constantly stuff, I will apply to another library at the end of the month. I'm on a marathon, not a quick run, guys. I know the power of persistence!
@@jeffreylewismusic We totally can do this, Jeffrey and I believe it‘s like with music genres in general. There‘s always a time for every genre. You can see it with MGK, Mod Sun and Travis Barker bringing back pop punk mixed with few electronical influences. I also believe that metal will get its revival and grunge … EDM, you name it. The last 10 years were full of EDM and everything is coming back. Artists collaborate and all their fans will dive into other music and discover new paths. The damand for rock was always high, so no doubt if we‘re producing like crazy (improving, learning new things, and just keep on crankin‘ out tracks …) our tracks will be taken some day. That‘s why we need to get a habit slowly and steady by sitting down on our studio chairs and just do something. What I perceived was that the first 2-3 min. are the toughest by just closing the door, shutting down every distraction and starting the whole setup. Once everything is open I have fun from the beginning to the end in every bit. And that‘s the big „why“ for me why I‘m doing this. Because it‘s so fun that I don‘t get bored AT ALL by creating and concentrating on the work. And I don‘t quit until I‘m satisfied, dancing around in my room because the new song is fully loaded with emotions and great great moments.
I'm in a fortunate position, and I'm able to reduce my hours at the day job by half to be able to go full time effort, 110% to develop and grow into doing music for sync. Starting a Masters in music & sound for film and games at the same time, all of these things changing up at once on me feel like, a pot of good good shit is brewing. I can't wait to see what comes out of this whole thing.
Currently chugging along creating a first album, hopefully we’ll get “picked up” by a library. These vids are a HUGE reason for feeling encouraged to even do this, I so appreciate your thoughtfulness & generosity, Sir Jesse! Respect. 🙏🏽
Sound advice. I've been recording and uploading background instrumentals for about a year now (Pond5 and Taxi) while juggling a full time band, teaching music part time and a family. At the moment, I have around 60 tracks for sale, not counting the few albums I've recorded with my band over the years. I've just recently sold a few audio tracks (mainly 10-30 second stinger endings) for the first time, so it's a very slow process. It's funny how that tiny bit of a success (about $5.00 🤣) made me even more motivated to continue. IMO a good balance of everything in life is the key to getting more done. And I'm with you on the creative juices in the mornings. Even after a late night, out of town show, I'm up the next morning doing something musical. LOL Thanks for all of your advice.
Thanks for the tips brother. As always your videos are inspiring and extremely educational. Long time follower here. Very grateful for all you do for the Sync licensing community. Still learning and fairly new to all this but making strides everyday to learn and apply all of this information to my journey into Sync licensing. Thank you Jesse!
Great advice as usual, Jesse! I've been wondering something, if this certain avenue is part of licensing: getting one's own music used as "theme" music for sports entertainers such as wrestlers' opening music. I can see those types of outlets being quite beneficial, lucrative, etc. but have no idea how those would be approached. I appreciate your service greatly.
I'm not sure about that particular kind of licensing opportunity, but working with Libraries can open you up to many types of placement opportunties in film, tv, streaming, video games, radio and more!
Right now I'm agonising over my immediate future. 53 years old, 2 years of a basic degree done in audio production. Got to retest a failed module in getting a PA system hooked up and working. The lecturer admitted jobs in actual studios are rare because everyone's got a DAW. he says the jobs are in live sound setup. Can't see myself being the guy trying to find the broken cable among a hundred cables when the sound stops and the crowds not happy. I'm not a techie, I sit at a keyboard and make chord progressions and create from there. So do I try to finish a degree which doesn't seem to mean much in the real world, or use the time to develop as a writer. I guess it's about trying to figure out which one will pay off. I was about to give up on licensing when someone actually paid for one of my songs. Made me feel like I CAN create stuff that will sell. Any thoughts Jesse or anyone?
I can tell you that I have a 4 year degree from a State college and it's never helped me get a job in the TV/Film Sync Business. Granted some of the skills and knowledge has been helpful for me, but nothing compares to the experience I get by just creating music in my home studio.
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My father was always a little worried of what I'm doing because it seemed like I was just the typical musician who hasn't got any plan.
When I explained him l what I started doing, what my overall goal is and how the sync business works, he definitely understood better. He saw that I could explain the sync licensing world in pretty good detail (thanks to Jesse!) and then he realized that I definitely know what I'm doing and how much work I'm willing to put in. And not only by randomly putting out tracks on Spotify like a lost musician ... but PROVIDING AN INDUSTRY WITH VALUE.
Several months ago I got rejected from a library because the owner didn't really have a need of rock music. But he gave me a lot of confidence that my music fulfills all of his quality needs. After keeping on producing and creating another album in tiny steps by creating constantly stuff, I will apply to another library at the end of the month.
I'm on a marathon, not a quick run, guys. I know the power of persistence!
You're an inspiration Andreas! Thank you so much for sharing your story and for pushing on despite the setbacks!
@@jeffreylewismusic We totally can do this, Jeffrey and I believe it‘s like with music genres in general. There‘s always a time for every genre. You can see it with MGK, Mod Sun and Travis Barker bringing back pop punk mixed with few electronical influences. I also believe that metal will get its revival and grunge … EDM, you name it. The last 10 years were full of EDM and everything is coming back. Artists collaborate and all their fans will dive into other music and discover new paths.
The damand for rock was always high, so no doubt if we‘re producing like crazy (improving, learning new things, and just keep on crankin‘ out tracks …) our tracks will be taken some day. That‘s why we need to get a habit slowly and steady by sitting down on our studio chairs and just do something. What I perceived was that the first 2-3 min. are the toughest by just closing the door, shutting down every distraction and starting the whole setup. Once everything is open I have fun from the beginning to the end in every bit. And that‘s the big „why“ for me why I‘m doing this. Because it‘s so fun that I don‘t get bored AT ALL by creating and concentrating on the work. And I don‘t quit until I‘m satisfied, dancing around in my room because the new song is fully loaded with emotions and great great moments.
I'm in a fortunate position, and I'm able to reduce my hours at the day job by half to be able to go full time effort, 110% to develop and grow into doing music for sync. Starting a Masters in music & sound for film and games at the same time, all of these things changing up at once on me feel like, a pot of good good shit is brewing. I can't wait to see what comes out of this whole thing.
Currently chugging along creating a first album, hopefully we’ll get “picked up” by a library. These vids are a HUGE reason for feeling encouraged to even do this, I so appreciate your thoughtfulness & generosity, Sir Jesse! Respect. 🙏🏽
Glad to hear that! Keep up the great work!
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Sound advice. I've been recording and uploading background instrumentals for about a year now (Pond5 and Taxi) while juggling a full time band, teaching music part time and a family. At the moment, I have around 60 tracks for sale, not counting the few albums I've recorded with my band over the years. I've just recently sold a few audio tracks (mainly 10-30 second stinger endings) for the first time, so it's a very slow process.
It's funny how that tiny bit of a success (about $5.00 🤣) made me even more motivated to continue. IMO a good balance of everything in life is the key to getting more done. And I'm with you on the creative juices in the mornings. Even after a late night, out of town show, I'm up the next morning doing something musical. LOL
Thanks for all of your advice.
Very inspiring thanks!
Thanks for the tips brother. As always your videos are inspiring and extremely educational. Long time follower here. Very grateful for all you do for the Sync licensing community. Still learning and fairly new to all this but making strides everyday to learn and apply all of this information to my journey into Sync licensing. Thank you Jesse!
#4 is a major one for me and something I actively try to improve upon. These are all excellent tips. Thanks Jesse!
Good tips indeed, getting the balance right is key.. that extra hour in the morning before work can be more productive than a whole day off!
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Great advice as usual, Jesse! I've been wondering something, if this certain avenue is part of licensing: getting one's own music used as "theme" music for sports entertainers such as wrestlers' opening music. I can see those types of outlets being quite beneficial, lucrative, etc. but have no idea how those would be approached. I appreciate your service greatly.
I'm not sure about that particular kind of licensing opportunity, but working with Libraries can open you up to many types of placement opportunties in film, tv, streaming, video games, radio and more!
Right now I'm agonising over my immediate future. 53 years old, 2 years of a basic degree done in audio production. Got to retest a failed module in getting a PA system hooked up and working. The lecturer admitted jobs in actual studios are rare because everyone's got a DAW. he says the jobs are in live sound setup. Can't see myself being the guy trying to find the broken cable among a hundred cables when the sound stops and the crowds not happy. I'm not a techie, I sit at a keyboard and make chord progressions and create from there.
So do I try to finish a degree which doesn't seem to mean much in the real world, or use the time to develop as a writer. I guess it's about trying to figure out which one will pay off. I was about to give up on licensing when someone actually paid for one of my songs. Made me feel like I CAN create stuff that will sell.
Any thoughts Jesse or anyone?
I can tell you that I have a 4 year degree from a State college and it's never helped me get a job in the TV/Film Sync Business. Granted some of the skills and knowledge has been helpful for me, but nothing compares to the experience I get by just creating music in my home studio.
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