Writing Music for Production Libraries w/ Annie Errez
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Course Lessons
Course Preview
Introduction
The industry
Library music
Get paid from library music
Submitting demos and being successful
Recap
Examples of library music tracks
End stages
Live Q & A
Q & A
Make Label-Ready Music
Learn Music Production Skills From The World's Best Artists.
About This Course
Some high-end libraries may master your work, Royalty free libraries expect complete mixed and mastered tracks. Annie discusses these options as well as Metadata & Track Names.
Production libraries can be a good source of income for music producers,Production music can be used for a variety of media applications; Podcasts, Games, Radio Ads, Jingles, Sound FX, Film Scores and many more. Annie discusses the applications and how you can make money from them.
You will learn:
- What are music libraries?
- How to get paid from music libraries
- Ways to submit music
- Various media applications for library music
- Choosing an album style
- Picking reference tracks
- Technical and Creative considerations
- Mixing and Mastering
- Metadata and Track Names
Lessons:
1. The Industry
Production music can be used for a variety of media applications; Podcasts, Games, Radio Ads, Jingles, Sound FX, Film Scores and many more. Annie discusses the applications and how you can make money from them.
2. Library Music
A fast rising music tool due to the high number of streaming applications, there is now more air time to fill than ever, hence the importance of library music.
3. Getting Paid from Library Music
There are numerous ways to monetize from library music; royalties, licensing fees and more can be a good side income for music producers or a sole income for sound creators.
4. Submitting Demos & Being Successful
Annie explains how to submit demos to Music Libraries, she highlights the various points to increase your success rate within these libraries.
5. Recap & Introduction
Discussing stock and production music, Annie recaps on ways you can get music onto online libraries that media professionals can browse.
6. Examples of Library Tracks
Annie shows us examples of tracks she has written for the intention of getting them onto music libraries.
7. End Stages
Meet Your Teacher
Annie Errez
Both a well respected DJ and producer based in Leeds, Annie Errez has been plying her trade across the North of England and around the UK for quite some time after becoming a resident at the infamous Mint Club back in 2008 and long running resident of System.
Discussions
Dream of finally finishing that draft or launching that side-hustle? Make your next creative project your best yet, with simple steps from creative superstar Emma Gannon!
Discussions
Dream of finally finishing that draft or launching that side-hustle? Make your next creative project your best yet, with simple steps from creative superstar Emma Gannon!
About This Class
Dream of finally finishing that draft or launching that side-hustle? Make your next creative project your best yet, with simple steps from creative superstar Emma Gannon!
In this new class, Emma shares the framework that allowed her to overcome self-doubt and carve her own path as an author, broadcaster, and podcast host. The secret to her success? Fed up with feeling afraid—of failure, of not being good enough, even of success—Emma dug into the science behind self-sabotage and learned exactly how to get out of her own way.
Now, Emma is sharing what she’s learned so that you can do the same: unlock your creative potential while feeling energized and empowered!
Together with Emma, you will:
- Identify the patterns in your life, and let go of habits that don’t serve you
- Cut out comparison to figure out what you really want and need
- Silence your inner critic by talking back to negative beliefs and behaviors
- Own your success and vulnerability—both go hand-in-hand with creativity
Packed with insights and examples from Emma’s personal journey, this class is designed for every creative who needs a pep-talk or extra push to get started—and includes five exclusive downloadable worksheets to support you along the way.
Whether you’re looking to break through block, remove self-imposed pressure, or simply approach each new project with intention, this 45-minute class will unlock your confidence as a creative. Get started and celebrate taking the first step!
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All you need to follow along is a pen and paper. Download the worksheets to follow along with Emma’s exercises, or jot your thoughts in a notebook.
Resources
- Introduction
- Week one