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The Value of Creating Stem Mixes

Every song is made up of individually recorded tracks. These can include drums, bass, guitars, keyboards, piano, orchestra, vocals, etc. A recording can include be as little as 1 or 2...

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5-Figure Placements in Less than 1 Year

I LOVE Success Stories!! I find them inspiring because they're a great way to really see what's truly possible and within reach.

I especially LOVE Success Stories from those who've taken the time,...

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A Simple Strategy Every Musician Can Instantly Use to Write 'Sync-Ready' Songs

Today I'm going to share with you my #1 writing secret that I've used for years to help inspire many of my songs that have been placed in TV shows, Film Trailers and Commercials.

 
I often...
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It's Never Too Late...

Its amazing what you can learn about people… even after knowing them for years.  Such is the case with Nashville bassist Dean Marold.

Most professional musicians started playing their...

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How To Instantly Increase The Value of Your Music Catalog

So you are just starting down the road of licensing music, but only have 10 songs.  This begs the question, “do I even have enough music to start?”  Or, “how many...

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Show Me The Money...
Let's clarify how you earn money through TV placements, and the difference between Master & Sync Licenses.
 

START AT THE BEGINNING

Let's start at the beginning. Before you ever...
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How I Landed A SuperBowl Ad

Although my NY Giants weren’t the ones to beat the Patriots in the 2018 SUPERBOWL, I still feel like a winner and I want to share a success story with you. Not in a way to say, "hey,...

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Don't Lose an Opportunity... Keep Your Masters

One of the biggest mistakes that I see musicians make is not keeping a copy their master session file when they finish a recording.  

Now you may be thinking, “I always walk away from a...

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Why Cue Sheets are ESSENTIAL for Today's Songwriters...

Generally speaking, many writers refer to a piece of music that features vocals as a Song, while a non-vocal, or instrumental piece of music, is referred to as a Track. When a piece of music...

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Come On Down! You're the Next Contestant On...

One of the most exciting aspects of being a full-time musician is that every phone call has the potential to change the trajectory of your career… or at least create some great memories!

One...

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