The 3 Biggest Mistakes Of My Licensing Career

[@MarvillousBeats]

Always helps to hear what NOT to do. Good stuff Jesse!

[@chrisdunnettmusic]

Personally, I would NEVER give up any of my writer's share. I understand why you did and why some do but me personally, I would never do that. When I started in the sync world many deals were where the Library got 50-100% of the Publishing (now it's always 100%) and sync fees were split 70/30 in favor of the writer...now those are at best 50/50 and some don't even split the sync fee..the only thing you DO get IS the writer's share. It is the only aspect that you can continue to own and profit from. As soon as you start giving that away soon you will have nothing. If you give that up they will take it, keep asking for more and soon that becomes the standard.

[@hacksparamusicosenespanol6172]

Dude, it's taken me quite a while to smoke you out. I'm pushing 60 and my music/recording career got hijacked by a lame day gig. Enjoying your videos a great deal, will communicate more fully once I've got a few more tracks in the can. Thanks for all you do.

[@SyncMyMusic]

Welcome to the channel man!

[@DigitalRelay]

One of the most effective, simple things I changed to my productions was running a high-pass filter on the master buss around 30-50 Hz. It cleans up the sound and gives more headroom to compress and limit.

50 hz is too high my man maybe 40

[@Esoeso933]

@ 30 if it's trap or has a 808

[@samguenzburger]

As long as it's below the lowest note the bass plays. Or below the bass drum if that's lower. I.e., if your bass plays down to an E1, that's ~41 Hz, so as long as the fundamental of your bass drum is higher than that, you could high pass at 40 Hz or lower. I'd recommend going down a few extra, so I'd go no higher than 38 Hz.

[@jorgeorozcomusic3954]

Always relevant to our growth!

[@ThumbFunker]

Great info Jesse, thank you😊

[@JuanitoCardona]

Thank you for sharing this ! WOW THANKS !!!!!!

[@giuseppesamaritano5716]

Thank you ❤

[@louderman9307]

brilliant help!

[@remshawmusiek7565]

Thanks 👍🏽

[@janwilkendorf]

Very helpful! Thanks for your thoughts!

[@SivaKumar-lk4uq]

Always Watch your Channel as Good Info Flows Unconditionally

[@SyncMyMusic]

Thanks for checking out my videos!

[@MichaelLynMusic]

Great content...thank you sir!

[@GranFinale]

Just made the huge spamming mistake already. Too late. Got a few good responses though, so it wasn't a total loss.

[@KeithMarloWatchAndPlayOnline]

Great content and information. Thx!

[@lyralong]

Reflection is always good

[@paulaqui1628]

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[@AnthonyCarrier]

I just looked into my first library and in their terms of agreement, they are saying that if I submit my music to them I am no longer deemed the author of that work...I am a singer/songwriter and to sign my authorship away is taking my recognition...if I had a deal with guaranteed deal to write and compose music for them exclusively I still want the recognition for any awards not just money...does this make sense and are all libraries like this?

[@SyncMyMusic]

I'm not sure about not being deemed the author of your work anymore (do you mean they require a copyright ownership transfer?).

[@AnthonyCarrier]

@@SyncMyMusic I basically just signed up with Pond 5 and started to read the user agreement...and I may be mistaken through the "Legal Terms" but it stated that they could use samples or the whole song and place it wherever they wanted (With this I am O.K.) then it went on to say something that seemed like I no longer have authorship rights. It sounded bad so I did not upload at this time...If I can find my way back to their "Terms of contract" "I'll copy it and paste here...(Legal issue to copyright" is a big issue for me...Thanks for your video tutorials...Anthony Carrier

[@melbyjeep5592]

awesome advice:))

[@emanuel_soundtrack]

I am working on this. I also started "just to see" but now i want to focus more on this. Do you think we should delete the first tracks from catalogue, because the latest are better? Are you on Pond5?

[@DanDanlers]

Good stuff man!!

[@alaindaigneaultutube]

Do you give an example of the submission text for the library ?

[@SyncMyMusic]

Yes I give 3 sample email templates with my Music Library Directory: www.syncmymusic.com/musicdirectory

[@jasonjames7109]

Once you establish direct relationships with music supervisors, can bypassing the music libraries mean that you can have more of your publishing rights? or do you still just keep your writer shere for the most part?

[@jasonjames7109]

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[@musicengineer08]

Great question!!!

[@SyncMyMusic]

Each situation is different, but generally yes you could potentially keep more/all of your publisher's share by directly partnering with a Supervisor. The problem is, most supervisors don't accept submissions directly from composers because they like to have the quantity of choices a Music Library can provide for them.

[@jasonjames7109]

@@SyncMyMusic thanks great explanation!

[@Zylinderz]

Thanks a lot for your insights! Question on the writer shares: when saying 50/50 might only be worth it with guarantee for placements, are you talking about exclusive libraries or non-exclusive ones as well? In other words: is Pond5 for example just a bad deal?

[@xquizitebeats]

This is helpful and motivating 💪🏽

[@karla8546]

Thank you for a good channel and for Sync Academy. One question: how can music libraries promise and guarantee placement upfront before having anything to match it with? What if they find other tracks that fit better, wouldn’t it be pure stupidity to guarantee a placement? Can you help me get a grip on this?

[@SyncMyMusic]

No Library can promise placements upfront since it's really up to their clients which tracks will be selected for placements.

[@karla8546]

@@SyncMyMusic Thanks. I guess you meant: can't? Is that correct?

[@SyncMyMusic]

@@karla8546 Correct. Libraries CANNOT promise placements 😎

[@hondomusik2284]

Can we set a direct contact meeting?

[@SyncMyMusic]

With who?

[@randomuser4514]

This is great! I have a question, I was charged hundreds of dollars to get a placement. After two months of sparse communication, I inquired about the lack thereof and was basically threatened to be black balled for being impatient. Its was pretty expensive so I thought I could at least inquire but I mistaken. Is this how the licensing world works? Is that legal? Should I be worried about that threat? You seem to have a lot of experience, I’m just curious and a bit confused about that ordeal. If anyone could help I’d be grateful.

[@SyncMyMusic]

That's def NOT how the licensing business works. What company did you go through?

[@randomuser4514]

Sync My Music Thank you. He never represented himself as being affiliated with an actual company he just claimed to have “connections” with music supervisors that accepted up front payments. According to him, if you paid, you could get placed simply put because he would co-produce to ensure it would get placed. No contract negotiations, split sheets or submission formats (wav, mp3, 44.1, 48k, stereo format, stems, or metadata whatsoever, just pay to play! The guy advertises similar services on KZbin. I’ll just say this, had I not found you I would be really lost. Based on your response of acknowledging that the licensing business does NOT work that way, he will do it to someone with way more money and influence than me. That would eventually bring about his demise. It just takes time. Thank you again. You’ve answered my question!!! They’re in the same niche but somehow your videos popped up instead of theirs. Things seemingly are already working out. Great marketing! Feeling good about joining up. Thanks Jesse.

[@SyncMyMusic]

@@randomuser4514 Thanks for sharing your experience. Do you mind if I share your comment in an upcoming video on my Channel? I think other producers need to know about these "sharks" out there preying upon new coming licensing producers.

[@randomuser4514]

Sync My Music Absolutely Jesse please do! I’m sure it’s still going on.

[@audioengineproductions]

Thank you for the inspiration man this is encouraging needed to hear this! 🙏🙏🙏

[@lovequanisha3768]

Hey Jesse! Random question for you. Is it normal practice that the library that wants to purchase my song registers the song with a PRO? Or should I register it myself after making each song?

[@SyncMyMusic]

Yes the Library will normally handle the PRO registration for you. Totally normal in this business.

[@lovequanisha3768]

Thanks a lot Jesse! Much appreciated

[@DJSTOEK]

💘

[@YahuShua_my_Righteousness]

I am new and wanting to find a nice niche to settle in and create and submit music. What are some of the best libraries/licensing companies do you recommend? There are hundreds and have been reading through... also trying to decide if I want to go the exclusive route compared to the non-exclusive lane... but, I doubt they are going to give me a written confirmation that they will promise me placements... I don't know... I don't want to give up... but am trying to figure out my next move... any help bro @Sync My Music

[@SyncMyMusic]

Welcome! This video will walk you through the Exclusive vs. Non-Exclusive considerations: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3LUdnqJabKdd9U And for Library recommendations, I suggest you considering joining Sync Edge where I give my personal Library recommendations: www.syncedge.me

[@erickmurillo6925]

Do i Need to be registered in BMI or ascap to enter in all the music libraries?

[@SyncMyMusic]

Only if you'd like to collect performance royalties and earn passive income for your work.

[@erickmurillo6925]

@@SyncMyMusic tnks 😀, love your work !

[@KelNg130]

Really informative video. For someone new to the music licensing business, what kind of software do you use or recommend to be able to produce music for music libraries?

[@SyncMyMusic]

I use Logic Pro and I highly recommend it!

[@KelNg130]

@@SyncMyMusic What are your thoughts on Cubase?

[@SyncMyMusic]

@@KelNg130 No thoughts one way or another. If it works for you, use it!

[@matthewcastillo3168]

big fan: licensed to mtv japan, a mark farina album mix, espn ...few years back. my question is , are u in cali? lets link i was in koch ect @brawdcast

[@rolfmeyermusic]

Great......... How the heck do you get your music onto an MLR? Seriously, can you explain this for once.?

[@SyncMyMusic]

What's an MLR?

[@rolfmeyermusic]

Music Lirbray. Forget about the R it was mistke. I don't mean to be rude. I'm just confused and it almost makes me want to think it is a near impossible pursuite.

[@SyncMyMusic]

@@rolfmeyermusic Did you go through my 5 day course yet? I explain in full detail how to find and partner with Music Libraries. Here's the link: www.syncmymusic.com/freecourse

[@rolfmeyermusic]

@@SyncMyMusic Thanks, I'll have a look.

[@rolfmeyermusic]

@@SyncMyMusic I'm watching your course right now. Thanks for sharing this great information. You're a trooper. All the best.

[@sandersmitchell3343]

Jesse, I need your email!

[@SyncMyMusic]

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[@OZZOZZ]

Those are some 3 long things. Hope you’re not beating the bush too much.

[@mlrogers671]

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