Are production music libraries a good starting point for people who want to gain experience?
Doing work for music libraries is good for experience. You need the experience of doing all kinds of music, because for the shows that I’ve worked on, every script is different. In one day around here, I will have to record a piano concerto, Bluegrass music, an old school rap and maybe some Dixieland. You’ve got to be able to do all of it. And a production library is a good place to really exercise those muscles. So if you exercise those muscles and get a dozen cuts… Actually, that’s a more important reason for doing it income stream. Production libraries, although they typically own 100% of the publishing of whatever you work on… At least you own the writer’s share. Exactly! You’re earning money through ASCAP, BMI or SESAC when your cues are broadcast. That’s so, so, so important. As an entry level composer, you need to start working on that broadcast catalog. There are certain types of music that are global and timeless. If you’re doing what’s hot this week on the radio, well, ma
