Music Is My Business Podcast

EP. 49 The Power of Relationships in Sync with Nicole Riolo

On this episode we talk with Nicole Riolo and dive into the following topics:
Should we bounce and submit only AIFF files and add metadata to that file as well?
Is the IPI number only assigned by your PRO on an actual released beat or track?
I have a full song with lyrics I am considering submitting for sync licensing, is the process same as submitting beats or different?
Tips in getting in with only creative sync experience
Before I start pitching my music to music libraries, should I register my demo track with my PRO? In general, should I register all tracks with my PRO before submitting?
Follow Clint on IG: https://www.instagram.com/clintmusic
Watch Clint on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/aclintjr
Link To Resources: https://www.clintproductions.com/linkinbio
Urban Mixing Made Simple - https://www.clintproductions.com/courses
Producer Mentorship: https://www.producermentorship.com
Follow Nicole on Instagram: @nicole_riolo

EP. 48 Learning What Is Used Most In Sync

On this episode of the music is my business podcast I hosted a live Q and A session about:
Is representation suggested if pitching sync to a specific TV show?
How do you join libraries? How do you find them? Are they Genre specific?
What would you say gets placed more? Full songs or beats?
Should we copyright our music before pitching it?
Is it worth it to send tracks to non exclusive/royalty free libs or is this market oversaturated already?
Follow Clint on IG: https://www.instagram.com/clintmusic
Watch Clint on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/aclintjr
Link To Resources: https://www.clintproductions.com/linkinbio
How To Structure Instrumentals for TV: https://www.clintproductions.com/courses
Road To 10 Placements: https://www.roadto10placements.com

EP. 47 Understanding Sample Clearance with the Queen of Sample Clearance Deborah Mannis-Gardner

On this episode we talk with Deborah Mannis-Gardner and dive into the following topics:
Who should a filmmaker approach to clear a song for distribution versus festivals?
When it comes to indie clearances versus major do you think there is a different level of like complication when it comes to clearing stuff?
How does pricing work in clearing samples? Is it an hourly rate or is it based on the amount required to sample it? 
Is it better to do a sample beat or to create your own and send it out?
What about Tracklib for clearing samples?
Follow Clint on IG: https://www.instagram.com/clintmusic
Watch Clint on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/aclintjr
Link To Resources: https://www.clintproductions.com/linkinbio
Urban Mixing Made Simple - https://www.clintproductions.com/courses
Producer Mentorship - https://www.producermentorship.com
Learn more about Deborah/DMG at https://www.dmgclearances.com

EP. 46 Using Social Media To Make Money as a Producer with SEIDS

On this episode we talk with SEIDS and dive into the following topics:
The importance of learning and mentorship
How SEIDS got into production and Logic Pro X
How to use social media to work with brands
How to balance projects when you’re in high demand
Follow Clint on IG: https://www.instagram.com/clintmusic
Watch Clint on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/aclintjr
Link To Resources: https://www.clintproductions.com/linkinbio
Urban Mixing Made Simple - https://www.clintproductions.com/courses
Social Media Growth for Producers - https://www.clintproductions.com/courses
Learn more about SEIDS: https://www.seids.co/links
Follow SEIDS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seids_
Follow SEIDS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seids?_t=8VXjWR6vKLG&_r=1

EP. 45 The Legal Side of Your Music Biz with The Latte Lawyer

On this episode we talk with Latte Lawyer and dive into the following topics:
How long does it take for the trademark to be assigned to a reviewer and for you to get your certificate back?
What’s the difference between a trademark and service mark and is there a catch at all registration or do they need to be registered separately?
If you own a trademark name and someone else is using the same name(musically) on platforms like spotify, how can the trademark owner stop them from using the name and removing the music?
When a word or name status is dead can that be purchased or transferred to someone else?
Would you recommend working with a sync library on an exclusive basis over non exclusive? What are your views on sync agents? 
Follow Clint on IG: https://www.instagram.com/clintmusic
Watch Clint on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/aclintjr
Link To Resources: https://www.clintproductions.com/linkinbio
Urban Mixing Made Simple:  https://www.clintproductions.com/courses
Road To 10 Placements: https://www.roadto10placements.com
Learn more about The Latte Lawyer: https://www.thelattelawyer.com
Follow The Latte Lawyer on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelattelawyer

EP. 44 Make Your Music an Income Producing Asset

On this episode of the music is my business podcast I hosted a live Q and A session about: 
Should producers get 20% on royalties from an artist producing an album?
When pitching productions, should I stick to one style (within hiphop) or try to show different styles (i.e. drill, trap, boom bap)?
How do you feel about giving up writers' share of royalties to get placements? 
Do you prefer going through libraries or reaching out to supervisors directly?
Can a track be placed multiple times by different productions? Or can one track only be placed for one show?
Follow Clint on IG: https://www.instagram.com/clintmusic
Watch Clint on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/aclintjr
Link To Resources: https://www.clintproductions.com/linkinbio
Road To 10 Placements: https://www.roadto10placements.com
Urban Mixing Made Simple: https://www.clintproductions.com/courses

EP. 43 How To Build Your Brand In Today’s Music Industry with Adam Ivy

On this episode we talk with Adam Ivy and dive into the following topics:
How do you make a brand of an old producer or old bass player?
For an indie artist without 10,000 followers, what’s the best way to release an album and get it heard by a large amount of people?
What are some of the top mistakes that you see independent musicians making when they are trying to release and promote their music?
I’m building my site to target media platforms like podcasts, websites, youtube videos etc. Should I offer the option to download some music for free to allow the client to test it? 
What are your views on Indie artists selling merch? What's the most successful type of merch you have marketed?
Follow Clint on IG: https://www.instagram.com/clintmusic
Watch Clint on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/aclintjr
Link To Resources: https://www.clintproductions.com/linkinbio
Urban Mixing Made Simple:  https://www.clintproductions.com/courses
Flodesk:  https://www.clintproductions.com/flodesk
Learn more about Adam Ivy: https://www.AdamIvy.com - https://www.musicmarketing.com
Follow Adam Ivy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/adamivy 

EP. 42 Producing Music For Ads with Josh Williams

On this episode we talk with Josh Williams and dive into the following topics:
 Do you perform all of the following for your song before submitting? Copyright, PRO or Songtrust, and SoundExchange?
What does your time management while creating look like? Do you guys usually try to knock things out in one session w/breaks? Or come back based on time/when it’s due?
Are there any directories specifically accessible to producers? And how can we get hip hop or Piano type music?
What is the best music production software to use for PC?
Is sending a link to sync companies better than sending attachments? If so, why? What kind of link should you send?
Follow Josh on IG: https://www.instagram.com/xj_will
Follow Clint on IG: https://www.instagram.com/clintmusic
Watch Clint on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/aclintjr
Link To Resources: https://www.clintproductions.com/linkinbio
Urban Mixing Made Simple - https://www.clintproductions.com/courses
Road To 10 Placements - https://www.roadto10placements.com