5 Steps to Starting Your Career In Production Music

It used to be the TV industry’s best kept secret, but more and more composers are getting hip to how they can carve out a career for themselves writing production music. That’s why today I want to go over the 5 steps you’ll need to take to start your career in this business! 

Plus, we take a listen to a Native American-inspired  cue written by 52 Cues Community member, Ralph Martin! (https://soundcloud.com/user-442678903)

Watch this episode on YouTube!
https://youtu.be/7VgZC-NI6ow

00:00 - Intro & Welcome
02:16 - Overview
04:55 - 1. Get the Tools
11:42 - 2. Get the Knowledge
16:09 - 3. Get Better
22:53 - 4. Get Brave
30:05 - 5. Get On With It!
39:03 - Join the 52 Cues Community!
40:35 - "Darkness Comes" by Ralph Martin
48:30 - Outro & How You Can Support 52 Cues!

Writing Production Music for TV: The Road to Success by Steve Barden
https://amzn.to/3Apszyf

The Composers Guide to Library Music by Dan Graham
https://librarymusicbook.com

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