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Anthony Clint Jr.
- Dec 20, 2016
- 2 min
5 Tools I Use In Music Licensing
When I began pitching music to a bunch of different music libraries I realized the need to stay organized. It can be easy to lose track of what tracks you’ve sent to what company, whether it was an exclusive deal or non-exclusive, etc. So here are 5 tools I use to stay organized. 1. Evernote App This app has definitely been crucial in my organization. (I used it to type a draft of this post too!) I can create a variety of notebooks, notes and lists for different pitches. The
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Anthony Clint Jr.
- Nov 19, 2016
- 2 min
5 Key Music Business Tips from Taylor Swift
via cnbc.com In a viral op-ed from Taylor Swift on the future of the music industry in The Wall Street Journal, the Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter said the music industry is "just coming alive." Here are 5 key business tips from Swift: 1. Artists must realize their worth. The value of an album is based on artistic effort and self-imposed financial value, and Swift said that musicians must promote their work as something rare and valuable. 2. Declining album sales
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Anthony Clint Jr.
- Nov 17, 2016
- 2 min
What Is Audio Mixing?
via landr.com The goal of mixing is to bring out the best in your multi-track recording by adjusting levels, panning, and time-based effects (chorus, reverb, delay). The aim is to sculpt your arrangement to make sense of all your tracks in relation to each other. A multitrack recording is anything with more than one individual track (also referred to as stems). There’s no right or wrong number of tracks. You just can’t have zero. The final output of a multitrack recording is
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Anthony Clint Jr.
- Nov 1, 2016
- 4 min
6 Mixing Mistakes That Are Destroying Your Tracks
by Jason Moss via theproaudiofiles.com Learning to mix is tough. There are hundreds of plugins to master, thousands of articles to consume, and only so many hours in the day. While there’s no shortcut to mixing mastery, there are several pitfalls worth avoiding along the way. Steer clear of the following six mistakes, and you’ll be well on your way to mixing like a pro. 1. Misusing the Solo Button The solo button is the most dangerous button in your DAW. Remember—your goal as
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Anthony Clint Jr.
- Jun 12, 2016
- 1 min
How To Stand Out When Submitting Music: Part 2
Okay...a little sooner than expected but I'm back for Part 2 of this mini case study of mine. If you haven't already read Part 1 then check out How To Stand Out When Submitting Music: Part 1 to get caught up. So after sending my initial email to Mr. Trotter, the next day I received a reply from him. This was pretty much an email asking me to give him a week or so and he'll get back with me as his company is in the midst of some positive changes. I appreciated the timely respo
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Anthony Clint Jr.
- Jun 11, 2016
- 2 min
How To Stand Out When Submitting Music: Part 1
Probably one of the most important questions I like to ask myself before I submit music to a music licensing company or music executive is: How can I stand out among the hundreds of emails this person may already receive daily? I know a lot of you ask the same question as well. So let's talk about a way you can stand out and grab someone's attention when submitting music. If you follow me on Snapchat (clintmusic1), you might have seen my post about the owner of a top music pr
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Anthony Clint Jr.
- May 6, 2016
- 1 min
Music Speaks '16: Music Symposium in Toledo, OH
Toledo, Ohio get ready! Music Speaks '16 is about a month away and we are excited to share some invaluable information with all involved in the music business. Music Speaks '16 is presented by Oli J Music, in conjunction with reFLEXtionsTV's "Kitchen Talk". Please be sure to RSVP at www.olijmusic.com. Oli J Music is a Songwriter/Producer from Toledo, Ohio who moved to Atlanta, Ga in 2011 to further his pursuit and career as a songwriter. After garnering the attention of Gramm
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Anthony Clint Jr.
- May 3, 2016
- 4 min
5 Things Which Separate Career Musicians From Hobby Musicians
By Christine Occhino via Sonicbids Music is something that's enjoyed by all kinds of people around the world. These people are split by those who enjoy listening to music and those who also enjoy making music. But out of the latter, this special group is further divided into what I like to refer to as the "hobby musicians" and the "career musicians." Sometimes the lines can be blurred (my personal favorite is those precious newbies who blissfully confuse their place in the "m
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Anthony Clint Jr.
- Mar 14, 2016
- 1 min
Music Supervisor Robert Chandler on Music Licensing
A fellow OSU Buckeye buddy of mine, Robert Chandler, stopped through the studio and shared some music licensing nuggets from his experience as a composer and a music supervisor for his company, Epic Music Supervision. Definitely some useful information for those looking to branch out or are already into licensing their music for TV and film. #musiclicensing #musicsupervisors #epicmusicsupervision #robertchandler #producers #artists #songwriters #tvplacements
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Anthony Clint Jr.
- Feb 17, 2016
- 4 min
5 Crucial Steps To Music Licensing
via symphonicdistribution.com Licensing music is a much more involved process than just selling music. On your part as the content creator, it requires education, knowledge of copyright and publishing basics, extreme organization, and some annoying but highly important prep work that will set you up for potential success. Before you begin your venture into this exciting part of the music industry, read our 5 crucial tips below and consider them the next time you’d like to see
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Anthony Clint Jr.
- Jan 5, 2016
- 5 min
Music Licensing And Libraries: Why You Should Consider
by Ryan Roberts via creativelive.com For many bands and songwriters looking to actually make a living from their music, getting placed in film, TV, and other media is an important goal — but navigating that process can be extremely daunting. What decision makers should you talk to? How do you get them to notice you? What type of material are they looking for? Then comes the whole process of how you get paid for the use of your tracks. Or rather, ensuring you do get paid. Prod
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Anthony Clint Jr.
- Jan 4, 2016
- 1 min
5 Ways To Increase Placements in TV Film
You are already into music licensing or you are looking to get into music licensing. Either way we all want to know ways to increase our chances of that TV show, video game or film using our music. So here are a few tips that I find helpful in increasing placement chances. 1. Include a Hard Sting or Resolving Ending On The End Of your track. Just about every music supervisor I've come across dislike fade outs. So having your cue end on a hard hit and resolve helps when they a
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Anthony Clint Jr.
- Dec 31, 2015
- 1 min
How I Got Music Placed On Showtime
#producer #composer #musiclicensing #songwriters #bands #artists #showtime #aseasonwith
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Anthony Clint Jr.
- Dec 31, 2015
- 1 min
#RoadTo10Placements Music Placements on Showtime
What's up people! In with another update on this #RoadTo10Placements. Last week I found out I placed 3 cues on episode 11 of "A Season With Notre Dame Football" on Showtime! The show actually replayed all week long which is always nice for royalties. The cues I did start at 2:20, 16:46 and 17:46. within the show. I also signed a few new licensing deals so we'll see what comes from those. Peace! #showtime #roadto10placements #musiclicensing #producers #artists #songwriters #co
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Anthony Clint Jr.
- Dec 30, 2015
- 1 min
What Is Music Licensing?
#musiclicensing #musicproduction #producers #artists #composers #musicsupervisors #musiclibraries #musicpublishers
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Anthony Clint Jr.
- Dec 30, 2015
- 1 min
How To Instantly Increase Studio Productivity
If you've ever recorded in a studio, other than your own, you know that time is money. We don't have all day! So here are 3 easy steps that will allow you to get the most out of the time you do have. 1. Shut down all social networks. 2. Disconnect internet on computer. 3. Kick out everyone that has absolutely NOTHING to do with the session. BOOM! Productivity increased instantly! #studioproductivity #musicstudio #producers #artists #songwriters #engineers #musicians #bands
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