Working with Start-Ups.

[pietro7050@verizon.net]

I have recently been approached by a start-up production music library company to represent my work. I would like to hear some of your experiences working with start-ups good, bad, or ugly. i personally think its a good risk to get in with a company at ground level!

[fongi]

Yes if they are fair and honest, so don´t get too excited at what might appear to be a wonderful opportunity, if they´re not what they say they are it may all end up beings Sucks !! Take your time Pietro don´t just jump in. ;)

[Nanto Warrior]

Well done Pietro-keep your guard up and your business hat on.

[Jonathan Kranz]

They can be rewarding... but just know even a successful production music library can take a few years to really start making an impact. Just make sure you are getting a good deal out of it... as new libraries should be offering you typically a better deal then an established one normally would. Building a relationship with a good library can be a great source of income for any composer.

-Jonathan

[ToddK]

UM, this is the music upload section, isnt it?

If you're having trouble navigating this forum, then i would be very worried
about how you'd do in the music buisness world.
Its much more demanding.
LOL :)

[Sp3ctre18]

lol Todd. That's so mean. :p

And what's a "production music library company"? o.0

[pietro7050@verizon.net]

Thanks, for the advice to those who gave it. Todd - only women start phrases with "um". and Sp3ctre, listen to what I mean not what I say idiot, and get rid of that stupid 3, go play with your X-box and leave the music to the musicians.

And that ridiculous youtube video Todd, come-on....I've studied with students of Segovia and could out play you while getting a root canal.

With Love,
Pietro Sirianni

[Sp3ctre18]

Hey pietro, what up? Woke up crabby today? That was totally uncalled for.

Todd was just joking; he shouldn't have bothered you any.

And I don't know what problem you had with my question. I'm ASKING what it means. I'm asking what "production music library" means. Simple. And yes, i'm not a musician, I'm a composer. :D

[peter5992]

I'm asking what "production music library" means.



Production music libraries are samples of music in various different genres that are used for commercials, TV shows, corporate demos, et cetera - since the music doesn't have to be produced it is a fast way for companies (and usually a little less expense) to get music for shows etc.

For composers and musicians placing your music can be a good source of income, all depending on how prominent the music library company is, what contacts they have in the business, and so on.

To the first poster: I would maybe check them out, check their references, perhaps contact TAXI if they ever heard of them, etc, do a little due diligence.

[pietro7050@verizon.net]

Peter,
Thank you. The lead actually came through TAXI. I've signed contracts with other start-up library companies but it does take a while for their catalogues to be released and actually land some jobs. That's the dilemma; do I let my work sit with them for 1 year and hope they can get it placed or wait for a larger company which can place quickly but may or may not accept my work. Aside from that the larger companies would not give me as good a deal as the start-up. And yes, researching the people behind the start-up is something I have been doing.

[BertW]

How about making sure you don't give them exclusive rights to push your product?

[Javee]

Thanks, for the advice to those who gave it. Todd - only women start phrases with "um". and Sp3ctre, listen to what I mean not what I say idiot, and get rid of that stupid 3, go play with your X-box and leave the music to the musicians.

And that ridiculous youtube video Todd, come-on....I've studied with students of Segovia and could out play you while getting a root canal.


Wow... somebody needs to get laid.

Quote from Miles Davis "If they act too hip, you know they can't play shit"

[Counterpoint]

How about making sure you don't give them exclusive rights to push your product?

I agree with this... be careful about what you sign. If they're paying a lot of money then maybe exclusive is OK, but it you're getting a smaller amount per sale then make sure your agreement with them is for non-exclusive use of your music. The contract you sign with them should specify this.

Best of luck,

- Matt

[pietro7050@verizon.net]

Thanks Matt and Bert

[Sp3ctre18]

Production music libraries are samples of music in various different genres that are used for commercials, TV shows, corporate demos, et cetera - since the music doesn't have to be produced it is a fast way for companies (and usually a little less expense) to get music for shows etc.

For composers and musicians placing your music can be a good source of income, all depending on how prominent the music library company is, what contacts they have in the business, and so on.
Ah ok ,I think I've heard of and come across some of these. Thanks. :)