Using Studio One and Instrument Presets for Orchestral Projects
Studio One’s unique ‘drag and drop’ workflow is incredibly quick and efficient, even when working with large projects.
Articles
Some of my thoughts about general musical subjects, and hopefully some practical advice.
Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)
To produce professional quality Stock Music quickly enough to make money, you’re going to need a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).
Composing Music for Production Libraries
Composing for music libraries is becoming an increasingly popular – and in some cases profitable – pastime for musicians. However there is a lot more involved than uploading a few tracks waiting for the cash to start rolling in. Like in any business, you need a plan.
Watermarking your Music
Audio Watermarking is a relatively easy way to protect your work from online theft.
Commission Payments and Monitoring Sales
Pay close attention to which tracks sell, at what price point, and you’ll gain an honest overall picture of your stock music business.
Advertising & Promotion
The amount of stock music available to license online is colossal. So when starting out it’s vital to pay attention to the promotion of your work.
Orchestral String Libraries Compared [Updated]
Finding that string library that can do everything you want can often feel like a never-ending quest to find the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
Set up an Orchestral Template with Vienna Ensemble Pro
Here I discuss a few points to consider before you begin setting up an orchestral template in your DAW using Vienna Ensemble Pro (VEP).
Solitude, Loneliness & Burnout
It’s easy to fall into the trap of music not only being your life but taking over your life. Make sure you look after yourself mentally and physically.
Conquering a Lack of Inspiration
Every musician has times when their muse takes a holiday, or – thoroughly worn out – has decided to go on strike until it gets a couple of days rest.
Finding the Best Music Libraries to Join
Find out how to research and choose the most appropriate production music libraries for you. Including what to look out for in the fine print.
How to Submit Music to a Library
Learn how adding metadata to your uploaded music in the form of descriptions and keywords can help sales. Use specific software to speed up the process.
Pricing Music to Increase Sales
‘How much should I charge for my music’ is probably the most frequently asked question by composers entering the stock music industry.
Setting up DAW Templates
Templates will ultimately save a you time in the long run as you can begin creating music immediately.
Useful Composer Resources
Resources for stock music composers, including websites and books to help you in your career in the library music industry.
Registering with a PRO
A PRO (Performance Rights Organisation), primarily exists for the collection of royalties, between composers and those who use or broadcast their music.
Dealing with Music Theft
An enormous amount of music is illegally ripped from popular social network sites such as YouTube and Soundcloud.
Archiving Old Projects
Learn how to organise, backup and archive your music projects and audio files for quick access at a later date.
Exporting Stems for Music Libraries
What are Stems, why are they required, and how do they change your exporting workflow?