đźš• This Will Make a Music Library REGRET They Signed You
Published: Sun, 01/15/23
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This Will Make a Music LibraryÂ
Regret They Signed You!
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Dear Songwriters, Artists, and Composers,
If you think having great music gets you a “pass” from getting the business aspects of sync 100% right, you’re 100% wrong!Â
Here’s proof in the form of an email TAXI recently got from a new client when we reached out to ask if they needed us to run any new searches for them…
Date: Thu, Jan 5, 2023 at 12:40 PM
Subject: Re: Happy New Year!
To: Tom @TAXIÂ
Happy New Year to you too, Tom.
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I'll let you know [about running new listings with TAXI]! I took a lot of [TAXI] people on for the Emotive Piano tracks. The problem with taking new people on is the ones who aren't regular library composers deliver frequently incorrectly.Â
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For example, the wrong levels, versions not correct, or technical errors. If it's one person, it's not the end of the world, but I spent a huge amount of time holding the hands of most of the composers to get things to the point of delivery.Â
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The creative quality was unquestionable, but it's frustrating having to send things back so many times when things are set out clearly in my delivery guidelines. I guess this is the difference between those who do this as a living full-time and those who do it in their spare time.Â
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Not your fault, but it was kinda my fault that I took so many people on - I took tracks from 17 people you put forward! That was a huge amount of micromanaging!
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I think I probably need to be more careful about taking too many people on at the same time - especially those who are new to the business, or less experienced. Even if the final product is brilliant!Â
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The album is still waiting on people to deliver their corrections!
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Absolutely not your fault here, but I just wanted to let you know what the issues of taking new blood are from my perspective. It is hugely time consuming, basically! I'll be in touch when there is a project I can involve you on.
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Cheers,
XXXXXXX
I personally wrote to apologize for the time suck our members caused him. I also asked if I could re-print his email. He was gracious in his response, but included this in his email:
Subject: Re: Happy New Year!
To: Tom @TAXIÂ
Happy New Year to you too, Tom.
Â
I'll let you know [about running new listings with TAXI]! I took a lot of [TAXI] people on for the Emotive Piano tracks. The problem with taking new people on is the ones who aren't regular library composers deliver frequently incorrectly.Â
Â
For example, the wrong levels, versions not correct, or technical errors. If it's one person, it's not the end of the world, but I spent a huge amount of time holding the hands of most of the composers to get things to the point of delivery.Â
Â
The creative quality was unquestionable, but it's frustrating having to send things back so many times when things are set out clearly in my delivery guidelines. I guess this is the difference between those who do this as a living full-time and those who do it in their spare time.Â
Â
Not your fault, but it was kinda my fault that I took so many people on - I took tracks from 17 people you put forward! That was a huge amount of micromanaging!
Â
I think I probably need to be more careful about taking too many people on at the same time - especially those who are new to the business, or less experienced. Even if the final product is brilliant!Â
Â
The album is still waiting on people to deliver their corrections!
Â
Absolutely not your fault here, but I just wanted to let you know what the issues of taking new blood are from my perspective. It is hugely time consuming, basically! I'll be in touch when there is a project I can involve you on.
Â
Cheers,
XXXXXXX
“I just had a composer finally address all the technical issues, only to deliver as 44.1 and not 48, so they need to be resent all over again. The problem is, no matter what anyone says, any new deliverable needs to be quality controlled [by us] - even if someone claims nothing has changed.Â
It all adds up in terms of time spent. It is a major reason why I won't work with people now. Check, check, and check again! Make a checklist - I don't care how you do it, but make sure it is all correct!”
I want to discuss this serious issue on this week’s TAXI TV, and get your input as to how we can most effectively get our members to understand that creating great music isn’t enough to become successful in the world of sync. You’ve got to make sure your hands don’t need to be “held” by the companies that want to work with you.It all adds up in terms of time spent. It is a major reason why I won't work with people now. Check, check, and check again! Make a checklist - I don't care how you do it, but make sure it is all correct!”
Make it easy and pleasurable for them to do business with you!
Please don’t miss this episode of TAXI TV. I really want your input!
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