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Mastermind | Summer 2024
The 52 Cues Mastermind is the fastest--and perhaps most enjoyable--way to grow your music production skills, network with an elite tier of composers, and explore the discipline, mindset, and motivation needed to find succeed in this business!
From Beats to Banjos (with Ryan Harlin)
In today's episode, I'm joined by Ryan Harlin, a familiar voice from music production tutorials on YouTube. He's a singer, songwriter, producer, music educator, and senior creative lead at Reason Studios. We'll dive into his journey into creating Reason tutorials, how Reason enhances his workflow, and his surprising passion for the banjo!
How to Handle Discouragement
Whether getting rejected by a client, ghosted by a publisher, getting placements that pay pennies to the dollar, or never getting placements at all, this gig can be pretty brutal at times. So how do we deal with that? This week, I thought it would be an excellent idea to have another 52 Cue Family roundtable to discuss handling discouragement.
A huge thanks to Jesse Carrigan, Rolf Schild, Mark Justin, Michael Sinay, Kristopher Smith, Cory Lavine, and Ralph Martin for joining me on this episode!
A Library wants my cue! What now?
Today, we're exploring what happens after a library accepts your cue. We'll cover contract management, detail deliverables like file formats and metadata, and examine the library's role in distribution and marketing. Additionally, we'll discuss the patience needed as your music establishes itself in the industry.
How To Think Like a Publisher (with Jason Rudd)
Publishers and library owners play a critical role in finding homes for our cues. Building relationships with these folks is a mission critical skill for any sync music composer. Jason Rudd, an executive producer for award-winning catalog Level 77 Music, offers perspective from the other side of the business.