Recent industry reports show encouraging news for composers and songwriters in terms of royalty collections. France’s performing rights organization SACEM reported it distributed €1.379 billion to authors, composers, and publishers for 2024 – a 12% increase over the previous year. This growth was driven largely by booming international collections (up 15% YoY), especially from digital music platforms and social media usage of music. The trend isn’t isolated to France; in the U.S., ASCAP saw its revenues grow 5.7% in 2024, reaching a record $1.835 billion, while Germany’s GEMA reported a 4.7% rise to €1.133 billion. These gains reflect the expanding global reach of music streaming, video games, and online content – more platforms and territories are licensing music, which translates into higher royalty payouts to those who create and publish the music. Source: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/sacems-payouts-to-composers-and-publishers-rose-12-to-nearly-1-5bn-in-2024-on-strong-collections-outside-france/#:~:text=in%202023

Hey guys, check out this podcast episode of ReelCrafter's Sam Hulick in conversation with Mike Rubino and Mike Rosen. They basically talk about what makes a demo reel stand out ... and it backs up what we also try to do. Here are the key points: - Tell a story with your reel - Capture the listener and drag them into your music - Don't put too many tracks on your reel - Have your target group in mind In other words, if you still have your reel filled with more than ten tracks, lots of various styles, too much information, endless bios and pages, etc. ... it can be a reason you are not getting THAT gig.

Hey everyone, I need your help. I’ve been using TuneCore to distribute my solo piano music, but I recently ran into an issue with their support that left me really frustrated. They completely ignored my concerns, and as a result, my music is missing from Instagram’s music library—something that’s really important for promotion. After trying to get answers and receiving no real help, I’ve decided it’s time to switch to a new distributor. I’m looking for a service that: Supports solo piano music Ensures distribution to Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms Has good customer support that actually listens and helps If you have experience with a distributor that you trust and recommend, please let me know! Thanks in advance for any advice.

Hey guys, I'm having struggles right now and might need some advice on that. I've been in the gaming industry for a while now, did a gig here and there but at some point the regular meet ups or events don't fulfill it anymore. I mean they're great but I'm kinda stuck in there with indies and want to go higher. I don't know how to climb up there. Writing emails I tried with no success. I kept trying. Now I'm even having a music blockade, my creativity might need a break right now. But it's not about music only. It's about business, about presenting yourself to climb that ladder. I want to know how to get into the film industry aswell and started to talk with people on discord, and also still catching up with my people in the game industry. It's like I see my huge goal in front of me, be like hans zimmer one day. A successful Artist for Video games and for films. But I can't see the small steps I have to take. Today is my birthday and it makes me realize we don't have infinite time to make an impact. Although it took yeaaars for Hans Zimmer I'm aware. I'm aware things take time. But I don't see progress anymore and giving up is not even a thought in my head. I'm too passionate for that. This text got quite personal but it's a call for help. In private I have a lot to sort out but the music is breaking me the most, cause I want to be someone where people play videogames or watches movies and think: woah who composed these? So my question is: How do/did you guys climb up the ladder? How do you create content consistently on social media? I have tons of ideas but something is blocking me to do it. (Also another point I'm having difficulties with) How is it up there? What's the big thing that changed about your way going up? How do you keep your discipline?

I'm planning to create an online workshop on a music topic and later sell it passively. How can I prevent others from simply copying my content (texts, structure, presentations) and selling it themselves?Are there any legal protections or practical measures I can take? Thanks in advance for your advice!