Hey! That's My Song!: A Guide to Getting Music Placements in Film, TV, and Media

Tracey and Vance Marino are songwriters, composers, and producers who have successfully placed their music in various media. This guide provides information on writing, recording, marketing, and monetizing music, including tips on crafting placeable music, finding decision-makers, and getting paid. It also emphasizes the importance of networking, following up with contacts, and being professional.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 29 June 2022
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Tracey and Vance Marino are two incredibly successful songwriters, composers, and producers who have created over three thousand music compositions that have been placed in various media outlets. They are signed with over sixty different production music libraries and music publishers, and their music is heard daily all over the world.

This guide is designed to provide all the information you need to know about writing, recording, marketing, and monetizing your music. It is important to note that getting placements in film, TV, and media is not just about writing good music; it is also about writing placeable music. This means that your music should have the qualities that make it suitable for different types of media projects.

Once you have written placeable music, the next question is how to get it licensed and placed. This book will provide you with tips about crafting music specifically for sync, as well as the tools and knowledge needed to create broadcast-quality recordings. You will also learn where to find the people and companies that can place your music, as well as how to present and market your music effectively.

Networking and following up with contacts are among the keys to success in the sync world. The Marinos will share their tips and secrets about how to build relationships with decision-makers and get the money to which you are entitled. They will also discuss the pros and cons of working solo or as part of a team, as well as the importance of being professional while interacting with other people.

Being organized and using metadata effectively is crucial for getting paid. The Marinos will provide you with tips on how to organize your music files, as well as how to use metadata to effectively promote your music to potential licensing partners.

Having music placed in various media is an extraordinarily financially lucrative area of the music business. And the Marinos are willing to share their tips, secrets, and the steps to follow in order to succeed in the sync world.

In conclusion, if you are serious about making a living in the music business, then this guide is a must-read. It will provide you with the information and tools you need to write, record, market, and monetize your music effectively. With the right
knowledge and strategies provided by Tracey and Vance Marino, you can achieve your goals and succeed in the sync world.

Weight: 807g
Dimension: 282 x 216 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781493061112