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Please just stop. Really, just stop already!Some of WHAT I am going to talk about you may VEHEMENTLY disagree with. And some of you may be yelling at your screens in agreement.Just a few things I RANT about:1. AI music making2. SoundCloud3. Google Drive4. CDBaby5. Stock Libraries    1. AudioSparx    2. 100Audio/VFine    3. 123RF    4. Dreamstime    5. The Music Case    6. Jamendo    7. Music Revolution--TRACK IN NASHVILLE MAY 1 & 2, 2025!Contact me NOW about tracking one of your songs on Thursday May 1 or Friday May 2. Eric@MakeMusicIncome.comAUDIOSPARX VIDEO: https://youtu.be/SdrkdESS06YLINKS IN THIS VIDEO:DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are!Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price.Get 7% Off:Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910Get 50% off if you are a student or educator!Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910// SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE STOCK LIBRARIES (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL NOW JUST $49! //BECOME A POSITIVE SPIN SONGS PARTNERWork directly with composer and producer Eric Copeland to develop albums of music for pitching to sync licensing for TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming.https://positivespinsongs.com/partnersONE-ON-ONE MUSIC CAREER COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS:Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/// GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING: (Start the Course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH //// SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE STOCK LIBRARIES (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/pvsfLMY SYNC LICENSING MUSICPositive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.comMY PERSONAL MUSIC:https://www.ericcopelandmusic.comGet FREE stuff at https://makemusicincome.com/free/// GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING: (Start the Course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH //// FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGShttps://makemusicincome.com/checklist// FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5https://makemusicincome.com/pond5// FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4https://makemusicincome.com/50ways// FREE EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V2https://makemusicincome.com/tools// FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music"https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitousJOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!)http://eepurl.com/hF8ihrTHE OFFICIAL WEB SITE:https://makemusicincome.com/OUR WEEKLY PODCAST:https://anchor.fm/makemusicincomeNEED GEAR?SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound!https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTubeClick here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5!Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusicJOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:https://bit.ly/3fYDSVdTimestamps:0:00 - Please Stop!3:35 - Track With ME In Nashville7:56 - Stop Using AI to Make Music!13:00 - Stop Using SoundCloud!15:48 - Stop Using Google Drive!23:30 - Be Wary of CDBaby!30:37 - Stop Using These Stock Sites!41:28 - Other Things to Consider Stopping

You can only go so long doing the same thing, the exact same way, especially if you want better results, or faster results, or more money, or more time, or more enjoyment in your life…and your music.Today starts the change for me…and maybe for you too.LINKS IN THIS VIDEO:BECOME A POSITIVE SPIN SONGS PARTNERWork directly with composer and producer Eric Copeland to develop albums of music for pitching to sync licensing for TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming.https://positivespinsongs.com/partnersONE-ON-ONE MUSIC CAREER COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS:Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career:https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/// GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING: (Start the Course for FREE!):https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH //// SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE STOCK LIBRARIES (Start the course for FREE!):https://payhip.com/b/pvsfLFREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGShttps://makemusicincome.com/checklistDISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price.Get 7% Off:Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910Get 50% off if you are a student or educator!Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910MY SYNC LICENSING MUSICPositive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.comMY PERSONAL MUSIC:https://www.ericcopelandmusic.comGet FREE stuff athttps://makemusicincome.com/free/// GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING: (Start the Course for FREE!):https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH //// SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE STOCK LIBRARIES (Start the course for FREE!):https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL NOW JUST $49! //FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGShttps://makemusicincome.com/checklistFREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5https://makemusicincome.com/pond5FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4https://makemusicincome.com/50waysFREE EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V2https://makemusicincome.com/toolsFREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music"https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitousJOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!)http://eepurl.com/hF8ihrTHE OFFICIAL WEB SITE:https://makemusicincome.com/OUR WEEKLY PODCAST:https://anchor.fm/makemusicincomeNEED GEAR?SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound!https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are!Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTubeClick here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5!Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusicJOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:https://bit.ly/3fYDSVdTimestamps:0:00 - Time for a Change2:28 - Why Change?8:50 - The Changes I'm Making and Why13:30 - Change TODAY23:55 - Change...Again?

It's a skill you likely already have, that can easily grow as you are paid dollars NOW (not in the future from sync or royalties) and it's something that you can do with music to support your family for years if not decades to come.In this introduction I'm going to give you every step you'll need to start and build a successful music production business, and start and KEEP making a living income from music.LINKS IN THIS VIDEO:RIAA REPORT: https://www.riaa.com/reports/2024-year-end-music-industry-revenue-report-riaa/COMPOSING WITH BERLIN FREE ORCHESTRA vs. BBCSO DISCOVER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3QNupBIwNIORCHESTRAL TOOLS BERLIN FREE ORCHESTRA: https://www.orchestraltools.com/berlin-free-orchestraBECOME A POSITIVE SPIN SONGS PARTNERWork directly with composer and producer Eric Copeland to develop albums of music for pitching to sync licensing for TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming.Email Eric@MakeMusicIncome.comONE-ON-ONE MUSIC CAREER COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS:Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/MY SYNC LICENSING MUSICPositive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.comMY PERSONAL MUSIC:https://www.ericcopelandmusic.comGet FREE stuff at https://makemusicincome.com/free/--// GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING: (Start the Course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH //// SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE STOCK LIBRARIES (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL NOW JUST $49! //FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGShttps://makemusicincome.com/checklistFREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGShttps://makemusicincome.com/checklistFREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5https://makemusicincome.com/pond5FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4https://makemusicincome.com/50waysFREE EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V2https://makemusicincome.com/toolsFREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music"https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitousJOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!)http://eepurl.com/hF8ihrTHE OFFICIAL WEB SITE:https://makemusicincome.com/OUR WEEKLY PODCAST:https://anchor.fm/makemusicincomeDISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price.Get 7% Off:Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910NEED GEAR?SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound!https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTubeClick here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusicJOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:https://bit.ly/3fYDSVdTimestamps:0:00 - Intro5:28 - My Week as a Music Producer11:50 - RIAA 2024 Music Revenue Numbers17:00 - Intro to Music Production24:34 - Make Music29:40 - Get Out of Your Cave!34:58 - Build Catalog40:00 - Let People Know49:36 - Get Clients53:39 - Offer More Than Music58:11 - Build Experience1:00:00 - It's Like a Big Circle

In this podcast I go step by step how I go about working on an album (and this could be for sync or for an artist releasing new material) but then I'll focus a little more on sync when we get to the finishing and pitching part. LINKS IN THIS VIDEO:MY SYNC LICENSING MUSICPositive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.comMY PERSONAL MUSIC:https://www.ericcopelandmusic.comGet FREE stuff at https://makemusicincome.com/free/BECOME A POSITIVE SPIN SONGS PARTNERWork directly with composer and producer Eric Copeland to develop albums of music for pitching to sync licensing for TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming.Email Eric@MakeMusicIncome.com--// GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING: (Start the Course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH //// SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE STOCK LIBRARIES (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL NOW JUST $49! //FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGShttps://makemusicincome.com/checklistFREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGShttps://makemusicincome.com/checklistFREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5https://makemusicincome.com/pond5FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4https://makemusicincome.com/50waysFREE EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V2https://makemusicincome.com/toolsFREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music"https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitousONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS:Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/NEW! GET MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR!Cool MMI T-Shirts, Caps, and or course Mugs for Lovely Beverages!https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!)http://eepurl.com/hF8ihrTHE OFFICIAL WEB SITE:https://makemusicincome.com/OUR WEEKLY PODCAST:https://anchor.fm/makemusicincomeDISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price.Get 7% Off:Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910NEED GEAR?SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound!https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTubeClick here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusicJOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:https://bit.ly/3fYDSVdTimestamps:0:00 - An Exciting Announcement!6:24 - Eric's Week11:17 - How I Produce, Pitch, & License18:38 - Pre-Production31:18 - Album Production43:18 - Prepping to Pitch54:00 - Pitching to Libraries59:18 - Licensing the Album

Many people who come to me for coaching or consulting, their main question is: Eric, which music thing do I do? To that I say, which one do you resonate with most? Which music direction does your past, your present, and your hoped for future?LINKS IN THIS VIDEO:THE STATE OF STOCK MUSIC IN 2025: https://youtube.com/live/uOYvz9Kzlnw?feature=share// SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE STOCK LIBRARIES (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL NOW JUST $49! //FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGShttps://makemusicincome.com/checklistGet FREE stuff at https://makemusicincome.com/free/BECOME A POSITIVE SPIN SONGS PARTNERWork directly with composer and producer Eric Copeland to develop albums of music for pitching to sync licensing for TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming.Email Eric@MakeMusicIncome.com--GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING: https://payhip.com/b/KtoqHFREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGShttps://makemusicincome.com/checklistFREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5https://makemusicincome.com/pond5FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4https://makemusicincome.com/50waysFREE EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V2https://makemusicincome.com/toolsFREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music"https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitousONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS:Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/NEW! GET MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR!Cool MMI T-Shirts, Caps, and or course Mugs for Lovely Beverages!https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!)http://eepurl.com/hF8ihrTHE OFFICIAL WEB SITE:https://makemusicincome.com/OUR WEEKLY PODCAST:https://anchor.fm/makemusicincomeDISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price.Get 7% Off:Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910NEED GEAR?SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound!https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTubeClick here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusicJOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:https://bit.ly/3fYDSVdMY SYNC LICENSING MUSICPositive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.comMY PERSONAL MUSIC:https://www.ericcopelandmusic.comTimestamps:0:00 - What is Your S?5:00 - Eric's Week8:23 - The Seven S's of Music Income10:00 - S1. Sync Licensing14:00 - S2. Stock Music Licensing21:00 - S3. Studio Producer37:23 - S4. Sheet Music41:42 - S5. Stage (Composer)46:19 - S6. Streaming49:40 - S7. Shows (Artist, Band)51:45 - All Together Now

“The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” This is a quote by Mark Twain, but it could also be said by Stock Music, and the money made by putting your music up to online libraries like Pond5, Motion Array, AudioJungle…Actually, the demise of Stock Music has been declared pretty much since I started watching YouTube about…stock music licensing…And yet, I still made a few hundred last month from stock music, actually like $50 more than I made in January 2024…and in January of 2023…Wait, I thought it was all over?Motion Array was changing their prices…Pond5 is a graveyard…Content ID is paying less…Apparently we need to talk about the State of Stock Music Licensing in 2025.#producer #musicincome #musician // SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE STOCK LIBRARIES (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL NOW JUST $49! //Get FREE stuff at https://makemusicincome.com/freeBECOME A POSITIVE SPIN SONGS PARTNERWork directly with composer and producer Eric Copeland to develop albums of music for pitching to sync licensing for TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming.Email Eric@MakeMusicIncome.com--// GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH //// GET BOTH COURSES FOR JUST $125 https://payhip.com/b/U7ITA //ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/FREE Updated EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V3 https://payhip.com/b/rwYOdFREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGShttps://makemusicincome.com/checklistFREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5https://makemusicincome.com/pond5FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4https://makemusicincome.com/50waysFREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music"https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitousNEW! GET MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR!Cool MMI T-Shirts, Caps, and or course Mugs for Lovely Beverages!https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!)http://eepurl.com/hF8ihrTHE OFFICIAL WEB SITE:https://makemusicincome.com/OUR WEEKLY PODCAST:https://anchor.fm/makemusicincomeDISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price.Get 7% Off:Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910NEED GEAR?SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound!https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTubeClick here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusicJOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:https://bit.ly/3fYDSVdGET DAILY SHORTS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicincomehttps://www.tiktok.com/@makemusicincomeMY SYNC LICENSING MUSICPositive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.comMY PERSONAL MUSIC:https://www.ericcopelandmusic.comTimestamps:0:00 - Stock Music Is Still a Thing?6:30 - The State of Stock 20258:37 - What Is Stock Music Licensing?11:52 - Isn't Stock Music Income Declining?18:15 - Disclaimers21:22 - Pond5 in 202527:20 - Motion Array in 202533:40 - AudioSparx in 202538:34 - AudioJungle in 202540:00 - Content ID in 202546:40 - SongTradr in 202550:15 - Yummy Sounds in 202551:20 - Motion Elements in 202553:00 - VfineMusic/100 Audio 202555:15 - DepositPhotos in 202556:15 - Dreamstime in 202557:00 - Other Libraries I'm Leaving1:05:00 - My Stock Plan for 2025

So you say you want to make more money with music in 2025? But what are the best moves in 2025? What is working and not working? I've been spending most of 2025 so far looking back at music incomes in 2024, and also forward towards what I am doing in 2025 to make more music income. But what about you? What should YOU be doing to make more music income in 2025? #producer #musicincome #musician Get FREE stuff at https://makemusicincome.com/free BECOME A POSITIVE SPIN SONGS PARTNER Work directly with composer and producer Eric Copeland to develop albums of music for pitching to sync licensing for TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming. Email Eric@MakeMusicIncome.com -- // GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH // // SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE LIBRARIES (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL // ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ FREE Updated EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V3 https://payhip.com/b/rwYOd FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS https://makemusicincome.com/checklist FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4 https://makemusicincome.com/50ways FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous NEW! GET MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR! Cool MMI T-Shirts, Caps, and or course Mugs for Lovely Beverages! https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 NEED GEAR? SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusic JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd GET DAILY SHORTS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicincome https://www.tiktok.com/@makemusicincome MY SYNC LICENSING MUSIC Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com MY PERSONAL MUSIC: https://www.ericcopelandmusic.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 5:55 - Positive Spin Partners 11:35 - Eric's Week - A Brief Detour 16:50 - Moving Away from Stock Music? 28:53 - The Next Level in Sync Licensing 35:00 - Find Music Partners 39:53 - Produce Music for Others 42:13 - Make and Sell Sheet Music 43:29 - Gig and Sell Products 44:40 - Music Teaching/Church Music 46:37 - How NOT to Make Music Income...

In this week's "wicked" podcast, I speak with Randy McGravey, and we dig into what we have both found to be the absolute best way to find sync libraries to pitch music to and partner with. It's what you always want to know! Well, we think we really have the secret sauce! LINKS IN THIS VIDEO: https://www.randymcgraveymusic.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@randymcgraveymusic https://youtu.be/iF_Z6ikfzMo The libraries (with sub-libraries) we talk about: BMG, APM, Universal, Warner Chappel, KPM, Megatrax Get FREE stuff at https://makemusicincome.com/free/ BECOME A POSITIVE SPIN SONGS PARTNER Work directly with composer and producer Eric Copeland to develop albums of music for pitching to sync licensing for TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming. Email Eric@MakeMusicIncome.com -- SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE LIBRARIES: https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING: https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS https://makemusicincome.com/checklist FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4 https://makemusicincome.com/50ways FREE EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V2 https://makemusicincome.com/tools FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS: Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ NEW! GET MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR! Cool MMI T-Shirts, Caps, and or course Mugs for Lovely Beverages! https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 NEED GEAR? SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusic JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd GET DAILY SHORTS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicincome https://www.tiktok.com/@makemusicincome MY SYNC LICENSING MUSIC Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com MY PERSONAL MUSIC: https://www.ericcopelandmusic.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 2:01 - Randy McGravey Intro 2:41 - How Randy Got Started in Sync 6:05 - Is Content ID Paying Less? 10:45 - How Many Sync Libraries? 12:22 - Sync Briefs from Libraries 14:17 - How to Find Sync Libraries 19:10 - Perpetual Library Deals 21:21 - The Secret Sauce to Finding Libraries 23:40 - Communication with Sync Libraries 25:48 - What is Enough Libraries? 27:13 - Randy McGravey Music 28:15 - Direct Sync 31:19 - Could Sync Income Support You? 33:06 - PROs: ASCAP vs. BMI vs. SESAC 38:30 - Co-Registering with Partners 42:16 - Randy's Other Music Incomes

So one of the things that fascinates so much that I take time to keep doing videos…is the numbers. I like to share this whole big experiment which is: How much did I make in a given period from different things I kinda broke that down a few weeks ago. But I'm also interested in how others made music income in 2024. So today's podcast will be about two things: How are people just like YOU making music income, and how did you make it in 2024? And Part Deux, I want to give you my best advice on which of these things you probably SHOULD be doing more of, and which ones you might want to GIVE UP on depending on who you are. #musiclicensing #musicincome #musician HOW MUCH I MADE IN 2024: https://youtube.com/live/cZ4Y884rj2Q Get FREE stuff at https://makemusicincome.com/free GET THE 2025 MUSIC LIBRARY DIRECTORY! But make sure to email Jesse at jesse@syncmymusic.com to tell him Eric sent you to buy! He's got lots of links and offers in this eBook. https://www.syncmymusic.com/musicdirectory BECOME A POSITIVE SPIN SONGS PARTNER Work directly with composer and producer Eric Copeland to develop albums of music for pitching to sync licensing for TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming. Email Eric@MakeMusicIncome.com -- // GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH // // SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE LIBRARIES (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL // ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ FREE Updated EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V3 https://payhip.com/b/rwYOd FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS https://makemusicincome.com/checklist FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4 https://makemusicincome.com/50ways FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous NEW! GET MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR! Cool MMI T-Shirts, Caps, and or course Mugs for Lovely Beverages! https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 NEED GEAR? SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusic JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd GET DAILY SHORTS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicincome https://www.tiktok.com/@makemusicincome MY SYNC LICENSING MUSIC Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com MY PERSONAL MUSIC: https://www.ericcopelandmusic.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 6:45 - Eric's Week 10:20 - The News/Motion Array 13:45 - How Did YOU Make Music Income in 2024? 52:00 - How to Make Music Income in 2025

There has been a lot of hullaboo about the changes in the way Pond5, Motion Array, and Identifyy are paying the people who license their music through these places. As I was contemplating a sync licensing deal this week, I started comparing all licensing deals to each other. Sync deals, stock music library deals, other sites that offer you a split of some kind for your music. But as I was comparing licensing deals, I noticed that almost NO publishing deal or licensing deal is all that great. Today I am joined by Christian Hale,  @christianhaleofficial  Nashville, TN-based Billboard-charting producer / songwriter whose music has amassed hundreds of millions of streams, gone viral on social media, and has been licensed by brands like Nike, Google, Netflix, Hulu, Fox, NFL, and many more. FIND CHRISTIAN'S YOUTUBE CONTENT at https://www.youtube.com/@christianhaleofficial FIND CHRISTIAN's FREE stuff at https://christianhale.co/ Get FREE stuff at https://makemusicincome.com/free GET THE 2025 MUSIC LIBRARY DIRECTORY! But make sure to email Jesse at jesse@syncmymusic.com to tell him Eric sent you to buy! He's got lots of links and offers in this eBook. https://www.syncmymusic.com/musicdirectory BECOME A POSITIVE SPIN SONGS PARTNER Work directly with composer and producer Eric Copeland to develop albums of music for pitching to sync licensing for TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming. Email Eric@MakeMusicIncome.com -- // GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH // // SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE LIBRARIES (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL // ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ FREE Updated EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V3 https://payhip.com/b/rwYOd FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS https://makemusicincome.com/checklist FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4 https://makemusicincome.com/50ways FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous NEW! GET MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR! Cool MMI T-Shirts, Caps, and or course Mugs for Lovely Beverages! https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 NEED GEAR? SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusic JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd GET DAILY SHORTS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicincome https://www.tiktok.com/@makemusicincome MY SYNC LICENSING MUSIC Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com MY PERSONAL MUSIC: https://www.ericcopelandmusic.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:52 - Introducing Christian Hale 5:30 - Christian's Week 9:13 - Eric's Week 20:13 - Any Good Music Deal? 26:38 - Artist/Record Deals 34:40 - Stock Music Deals 47:30 - Sync Music Deals

Change is inevitable, and this is especially true in the music business. In this video I talk about the changes in licensing and trends that I see that are changing my focus to make music income in 2025. NEW!! MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR: https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/ Get FREE stuff at https://makemusicincome.com/free GET THE 2025 MUSIC LIBRARY DIRECTORY! But make sure to email Jesse at jesse@syncmymusic.com to tell him Eric sent you to buy! He's got lots of links and offers in this eBook. https://www.syncmymusic.com/musicdirectory BECOME A POSITIVE SPIN SONGS PARTNER Work directly with composer and producer Eric Copeland to develop albums of music for pitching to sync licensing for TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming. Email Eric@MakeMusicIncome.com -- // GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH // // SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE LIBRARIES (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL // ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ FREE Updated EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V3 https://payhip.com/b/rwYOd FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS https://makemusicincome.com/checklist FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4 https://makemusicincome.com/50ways FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous NEW! GET MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR! Cool MMI T-Shirts, Caps, and or course Mugs for Lovely Beverages! https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 NEED GEAR? SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusic JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd GET DAILY SHORTS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicincome https://www.tiktok.com/@makemusicincome MY SYNC LICENSING MUSIC Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com MY PERSONAL MUSIC: https://www.ericcopelandmusic.com Timestamps: 0:00 - How to Make Music Income in 2025 7:34 - Eric's Week 9:22 - News - Motion Array Changes Pay Structure 20:30 - 1. Make the Music I Love 24:25 - 2. Music Production 27:40 - 3. Sync Licensing 31:47 - Q&A 36:46 - 4. Sheet Music 39:50 - 5. Music Distribution 41:32 - 6. Non-Exclusive/Stock Music Decision 2025 59:41 - Q&A 1:04:25 - 7. Distribution Release Strategy 1:05:45 - 8. Make Music Income Channel 1:09:00 - 9. The Real Secret of 2025

So it's been a very interesting year in music licensing, but things have definitely changed for me. Most for the better and I'm going to share the numbers with you today. NEW!! MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR: https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/ Get FREE stuff at https://makemusicincome.com/free FREE Updated EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V3 https://payhip.com/b/rwYOd GET THE 2025 MUSIC LIBRARY DIRECTORY! But make sure to email Jesse at jesse@syncmymusic.com to tell him Eric sent you to buy! He's got lots of links and offers in this eBook. https://www.syncmymusic.com/musicdirectory BECOME A POSITIVE SPIN SONGS PARTNER Work directly with composer and producer Eric Copeland to develop albums of music for pitching to sync licensing for TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming. Email Eric@MakeMusicIncome.com -- // GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING Just $75 for the Holidays! (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH // // SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE LIBRARIES Just $75 for the Holidays! (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL // ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS Just $75 for the Holidays! Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS https://makemusicincome.com/checklist FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4 https://makemusicincome.com/50ways FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous NEW! GET MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR! Cool MMI T-Shirts, Caps, and or course Mugs for Lovely Beverages! https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 NEED GEAR? SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusic JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd GET DAILY SHORTS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicincome https://www.tiktok.com/@makemusicincome MY SYNC LICENSING MUSIC Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com MY PERSONAL MUSIC: https://www.ericcopelandmusic.com Timestamps: 0:00 - An Interesting Year in Licensing 5:50 - My Music Licensing Income in 2024 10:00 - Non-Exclusive Income in 2024 19:15 - Q&A 27:55 - Non-Exclusive Income Over 4 Years 31:30 - My Music Royalty Income in 2024 37:55 - Performance Royalties Growth 40:12 - Mechanical Royalties & Sales Growth 41:04 - What Work$ for Me

Topics for tonight's show (12/27)1. Hallelujah Goff Goff2. When's the Last Time You Got Your Carpet Shampooed?3. Invest in Your Music. Invest in Yourself 4. Why Would a Grown Man Announce When He's Unfollowing You on Social Media?5. The Difference Between a Personal Grade and a Platform Grade 6. Encouraging Artists Along with the Criticism 7. What Makes an Inernational Music Producer Qualified to Work with a Hip Hop Artist?8. Cohost Candy Goes Crazy on International Music Producer for Being Out of Pocket 9. Is Your Profile Pic Really You or AI?10. Is a Boom Bap Artist Dated or Just Expressing Himself in That Genre?11. International Music Producer Tries to Prove Himself As a Hip Hop Producer

It's that time again! Time for Make Music Income's Annual (or Semi-Annual) Fireside Chat! And Time for FREE Info and Software Tips! Eric talks about the state of Sync, Stock, Other Music Income for 2025, AND gives out FREE info and gifts like Ol' Santy himself. Plus lots of wisdom and ideas for making 2025 YOUR BEST MUSIC YEAR EVER! NEW!! MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR: https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/ Get FREE stuff at https://makemusicincome.com/free FREE Updated EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V3 https://payhip.com/b/rwYOd GET THE 2025 MUSIC LIBRARY DIRECTORY! But make sure to email Jesse at jesse@syncmymusic.com to tell him Eric sent you to buy! He's got lots of links and offers in this eBook. https://www.syncmymusic.com/musicdirectory BECOME A POSITIVE SPIN SONGS PARTNER Work directly with composer and producer Eric Copeland to develop albums of music for pitching to sync licensing for TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming. Email Eric@MakeMusicIncome.com New Pond5 Agreement: https://contributor.pond5.com/2024/12/11/pond5-contributor-agreement-update/ -- // GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING Just $75 for the Holidays! (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH // // SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE LIBRARIES Just $75 for the Holidays! (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL // ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS Just $75 for the Holidays! Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS https://makemusicincome.com/checklist FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4 https://makemusicincome.com/50ways FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous NEW! GET MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR! Cool MMI T-Shirts, Caps, and or course Mugs for Lovely Beverages! https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 NEED GEAR? SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusic JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd GET DAILY SHORTS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicincome https://www.tiktok.com/@makemusicincome MY SYNC LICENSING MUSIC Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com MY PERSONAL MUSIC: https://www.ericcopelandmusic.com Timestamps: 0:00 - From the Fireside 5:43 - Eric's Week 10:34 - And Now the News 14:00 - Sync in 2025 19:16 - Other Licensing and Publishing in 2025 25:38 - Best FREE and Cheap Music Tools for 2025 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makemusicincome/support

It was quite a week last week, but I ended up with 15 amazing songs for my partners in licensing and artists I work for. How? Why? and What? Well, let's talk about tracking in Nashville and the IMPORTANCE of having the right music partners for SUCCESS in music. NEW!! MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR: https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/ Get FREE stuff at https://makemusicincome.com/free FREE Updated EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V3 https://payhip.com/b/rwYOd BECOME A POSITIVE SPIN SONGS PARTNER Work directly with composer and producer Eric Copeland to develop albums of music for pitching to sync licensing for TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming. Email Eric@MakeMusicIncome.com -- // SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE LIBRARIES (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL // // GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH // FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS https://makemusicincome.com/checklist FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4 https://makemusicincome.com/50ways FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS: Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ NEW! GET MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR! Cool MMI T-Shirts, Caps, and or course Mugs for Lovely Beverages! https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 NEED GEAR? SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusic JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd GET DAILY SHORTS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicincome https://www.tiktok.com/@makemusicincome MY SYNC LICENSING MUSIC Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com MY PERSONAL MUSIC: https://www.ericcopelandmusic.com Timestamps: 0:00 - A. Crazy Week of Country! 2:17 - The Importance of Music Partners 4:00 - What Had Happened Was... 8:56 - Shout Out to the Music Partner Heroes 11:10 - Positive Spin Partners 13:00 - How Partners Contribute 18:13 - Am I Extremely Ambitious? 21:00 - Why Live Tracking? 29:36 - Partners Bring Dimension 33:00 - Could YOU Use a Music Partner? 39:09 - My Secret with Music Partners 42:27 - Time to Leave the Laboratory! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makemusicincome/support

Today I want to talk about the thing in music no one sees coming. I mean how long do I have to give this thing before it takes off, or makes me any real money, or pays my rent? Well, I have the answer for you. But you're not going to like it. #musiclicensing #synclicensing #producers LINKS IN THIS VIDEO: To have your song tracked in a Tracking Session in Nashville email Eric@MakeMusicIncome.com NEW!! MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR: https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/ Get FREE stuff at https://makemusicincome.com/free FREE Updated EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V3 https://payhip.com/b/rwYOd BECOME A POSITIVE SPIN SONGS PARTNER Work directly with composer and producer Eric Copeland to develop albums of music for pitching to sync licensing for TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming. Email Eric@MakeMusicIncome.com -- FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS https://makemusicincome.com/checklist FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4 https://makemusicincome.com/50ways FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS: Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ NEW! GET MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR! Cool MMI T-Shirts, Caps, and or course Mugs for Lovely Beverages! https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 NEED GEAR? SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusic JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd GET DAILY SHORTS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicincome https://www.tiktok.com/@makemusicincome MY SYNC LICENSING MUSIC Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com MY PERSONAL MUSIC: https://www.ericcopelandmusic.com Timestamps: 0:00 - You're Not Going to Like It 2:00 - Intro 5:32 - Eric's Week: Long Game Things 15:20 - Music Income News: AI Compensation 18:45 - FREE Stuff! 19:20 - The Very, Very, Very Long Game of Music 20:58 - The Long Game of Sync 33:26 - The Long Game of a Songwriter 35:40 - The Long Game of a Music Artist 40:34 - The Long Game of a Composer 41:32 - The Long Game of a Producer 44:39 - Long Game Q&A 53:39 - Navigating Change in the Long Game --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makemusicincome/support

So I got an email that asked some telling questions. They mainly had to do with a reluctance with exclusivity in music licensing, but this subject is broader and applies to all for music makers, songwriters, composers, producers, etc. Why are you SO precious with your music? We want to hold on to our music so tightly and make sure it doesn't get “stolen”, or stays non-exclusive because we stay in control of every little thing. So today, we talk about “How to STOP being so precious with the 3 or 9 or 25 songs you've managed to scrap together and MOVE ON to more songs!” #musiclicensing #synclicensing #producers Pod Music "Get Up and Go" Eric Copeland, featuring Stevie B. LINKS IN THIS VIDEO: NEW!! MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR: https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/ Get FREE stuff at https://makemusicincome.com/free FREE Updated EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V3 https://payhip.com/b/rwYOd AVID MBOX with PERPETUAL Pro Tools: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/55gdv9 BLACK FRIDAY SALE: 50% or more off Courses! LAST DAYS! // SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE LIBRARIES Just $49 (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL // // GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING Just $49 (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH // // GET BOTH LICENSING COURSES FOR JUST $97! https://payhip.com/b/U7ITA // SWEETWATER SOUND BLACK FRIDAY: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/aO1Gmj 8Dio 60% Off: https://8dio.com/ GET DAILY SHORTS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicincome TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makemusicincome -- FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS https://makemusicincome.com/checklist FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4 https://makemusicincome.com/50ways FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS: Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ NEW! GET MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR! Cool MMI T-Shirts, Caps, and or course Mugs for Lovely Beverages! https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 NEED GEAR? SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusic JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd MY SYNC LICENSING MUSIC Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com MY PERSONAL MUSIC: https://www.ericcopelandmusic.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makemusicincome/support

So many times people get it twisted. Worrying about all the wrong things in pursuing a music career. Well today's show is all about clearing that up. Today I get into some real TEACHING on the SINGLE MOST Important thing in having success in a music career. #musician #composer #musicproducer LINKS IN THIS VIDEO: BLACK FRIDAY SALE: 50% or more off Courses! SWEETWATER SOUND BLACK FRIDAY: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/aO1Gmj // SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE LIBRARIES Just $49 (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL // // GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING Just $49 (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH // // GET BOTH LICENSING COURSES FOR JUST $97! https://payhip.com/b/U7ITA // // ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS: // Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ WANT TO BE A POSITIVE SPIN PARTNER? Email me personally at eric@makemusicincome.com and let's get to work on music for sync together! NEW! GET MAKE MUSIC INCOME GEAR! Cool MMI T-Shirts, Caps, and or course Mugs for Lovely Beverages! https://cre8iv.sellfy.store/ — // FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS // https://makemusicincome.com/checklist // FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 // https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 // FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4 // https://makemusicincome.com/50ways // FREE EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V2 // https://makemusicincome.com/tools // FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" // https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusic JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd GET DAILY SHORTS: Instagram: / makemusicincome / makemusicincome MY SYNC LICENSING MUSIC Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com MY PERSONAL MUSIC: https://www.ericcopelandmusic.com Timestamps: 0:00 - What People Think is Important... 4:00 - Eric's Week 15:00 - The News - Black Friday Secret! 23:00 - The Least Important Things 27:21 - The Most Important: It's the Songs 35:35 - Where Should Your Focus Be? 37:54 - Get Help 41:40 - The Simple Answer 43:00 - Q&A --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makemusicincome/support

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Oh my, we have so much to talk about today including an interesting shift for me in sync and stock, Black Friday deals you NEED to know about, a new placement on Netflix, and opportunities for every composer and producer. Let's GO! LINKS IN THIS VIDEO: BLACK FRIDAY SALE: 50% or more off Courses! // SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE LIBRARIES Just $49 (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL // // GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING Just $49 (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH // // GET BOTH LICENSING COURSES FOR JUST $97! https://payhip.com/b/U7ITA // // ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS: // Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ SWEETWATER SOUND BLACK FRIDAY: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/aO1Gmj WANT TO BE A POSITIVE SPIN PARTNER? Email me personally at eric@makemusicincome.com and let's get to work on music for sync together! — // FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS // https://makemusicincome.com/checklist // FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 // https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 // FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4 // https://makemusicincome.com/50ways // FREE EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V2 // https://makemusicincome.com/tools // FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" // https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusic JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd GET DAILY SHORTS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicincome TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makemusicincome MY SYNC LICENSING MUSIC Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com MY PERSONAL MUSIC: https://www.ericcopelandmusic.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome to BMI Day! 5:39 - Eric's Week 11:00 - How Much Others Made 13:53 - The News - Black Friday 17:10 - Orchestral Tools Black Friday 19:03 - Spitfire Audio Black Friday 20:30 - Native Instruments Black Friday 21:01 - Sweetwater Black Friday 23:32 - Make a Living as a Stock Music Producer? 27:55 - My BMI Day and Statement 35:20 - A Change in My Licensing Income 42:33 - Q&A -Pond5, Find Sync Libraries 45:41 - Opportunities in Sync --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makemusicincome/support

"Your Music and People: creative and considerate fame" by Derek Sivers is "a philosophy of getting your work to the world by being creative, considerate, resourceful, and connected." It's a book that will help you sell your creative work (books, music, podcasts, t-shirts, shoes, services, and so on). Here are my key takeaways and a few of my own personal stories. I hope you'll find them useful. LINKS - Get the book on Derek's website - https://sivers.com/? - Derek's YouTube animated series - https://youtu.be/QN980LTHwAY?si=YFWvsFFm_rFL5ahQ - Derek's YT channel - @dereksivers - My interview with Derek - https://youtu.be/jI3efiQ2u_M?si=f8cKF6KNHYH_TfMK - Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/

Derek Sivers is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship, known for his surprising, quotable insights and pithy, succinct writing style. Derek's books (How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, Anything You Want) and newest projects are at his website: sive.rs. His new book is Useful Not True.Sponsors:Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic broad spectrum 24-strain probiotic + prebiotic: https://Seed.com/Tim (Use code 25TIM for 25% off your first month's supply)Momentous high-quality supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for 20% off)AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://drinkag1.com/tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over the past two months I've been going through something of a renaissance in my musical and professional life. I suddenly and without seemingly any care, walked away from a teaching job I had been doing on the side for two and half years. The job brought security and insurance, and fulfilled a decade long desire to add teaching as an income stream. But it was also, unfortunately, a bit if a trap, and other than refocusing me to where I am now…I think it might have been a complete waste of my time. In fact, I think I've been wasting time for decades. So today, I want to talk about how to know if you're wasting time on things that are taking away from the music life you've always wanted. WANT TO BE A POSITIVE SPIN PARTNER? Email me personally at eric@makemusicincome.com and let's get to work on an album together! — SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE LIBRARIES: https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING: https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS https://makemusicincome.com/checklist FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4 https://makemusicincome.com/50ways FREE EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V2 https://makemusicincome.com/tools FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS: Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 NEED GEAR? SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusic JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd GET DAILY SHORTS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicincome https://www.tiktok.com/@makemusicincome MY SYNC LICENSING MUSIC Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com MY PERSONAL MUSIC: https://www.ericcopelandmusic.com Timestamps: 0:00 - It's a Trap! 2:03 - Podcast Intro 3:44 - My Week 9:27 - The News 17:00 - How I've Wasted My Time 30:06 - Q&A 33:32 - The Future of this Channel 41:00 - How Are YOU Wasting Time? 51:35 - Coaching? Courses? Classes? 54:44 - Positive Spin Partners --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makemusicincome/support

Sell Your Music Direct to Non-Exclusive Libraries: https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL Get Your Music to TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming: https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH For this episode airing on Halloween, we have some very scaaaary sync licensing stories that may or may not have been told by a witch. Ok, so that's not exactly true. They aren't scary stories and aren't told by a witch…or are they? I've told you many times many times about when I first heard about this thing Sync Licensing on a podcast. A lady named Cathy Heller was talking about how artists and songwriters could make music income by getting their songs into TV, film, advertising, and videos games. Hearing that podcast was basically a "turn that car around" moment for me professionally and changed the path of both my music business and my personal music focus. I went from producer back to composer, eventually getting both my first sync deal with a BMG library AND a master's degree in music composition. Scary twist? Not really. Well, today I'm going to speak with Sonnet Simmons of  @2indieofficial  who was part of that journey with Cathy Heller and their company Catch the Moon, and now works in, and teaches others, about sync licensing through her podcast 2Indie. LINKS IN THIS VIDEO: Find out more about Sonnet Simmons and her company 2Indie at https://www.2indie.com/ Get FREE stuff at https://makemusicincome.com/free/ -- THE NEW COURSE "GETTING IN SYNC" IS HERE! Start it FREE! https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH How I Got My Music on TV! (And How YOU Can Too!) This course will describe that whole process to you and take you step by step from producing the songs, to finding sync libraries, sync agents, and music supervisors, to get placements in TV shows and movies, to getting paid real music income. -- THE POPULAR COURSE "THE STOCK MARKET" Get DIRECT LINKS to each library: https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL -- HELLO COMPOSERS! Join our sister channel Hello Composers! where we talk ONLY about composing. Subscribe to the YouTube channel at http://HelloComposers.com, AND make sure to join the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hSLgr9 FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS https://makemusicincome.com/checklist FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4 https://makemusicincome.com/50ways FREE EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V2 https://makemusicincome.com/tools FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS: Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 NEED GEAR? SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicin... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makemusicincome SYNC LICENSING Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makemusicincome/support

Do you ever feel like you just made the wrong decisions in your music life through the years that have left you in a place now where you can't succeed in music the way you want to? Today, I look back at my old music life, when I was taping and scraping by, and generally not in a successful place and thought I might never get to a place where I am now - almost completely living my dream. Sponsored by: FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V5 (New Update!) https://makemusicincome.com/50ways Upload Your Music Direct to Non-Exclusive Libraries: https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL Get Your Music to TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming: https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH LINKS IN THIS VIDEO: Coming Soon… -- READY TO GET YOUR MUSIC IN TV, FILM, ADS AND MORE?! Start it FREE! https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH How I Got My Music on TV! (And How YOU Can Too!) This course will describe that whole process to you and take you step by step from producing the songs, to finding sync libraries, sync agents, and music supervisors, to get placements in TV shows and movies, to getting paid real music income. -- THE POPULAR COURSE "THE STOCK MARKET" Get DIRECT LINKS and upload YOUR music to Pond5 and each non-exclusive library: https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL -- HELLO COMPOSERS! Join our sister channel Hello Composers! where we talk ONLY about composing. Subscribe to the YouTube channel at http://HelloComposers.com, AND make sure to join the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hSLgr9 FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS https://makemusicincome.com/checklist FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 FREE EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V2 https://makemusicincome.com/tools FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS: Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 NEED GEAR? SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusic JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicin... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makemusicincome SYNC LICENSING Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com 0:00 - Do You Look Back in Regret? 5:28 - Eric's Week 10:22 - Q&A 13:54 - News: SESAC ACQUIRES HAWWK (Identifyy) 19:29 - Digging for Gold 20:28 - How Lucky You Are 28:15 - My Music Regrets... 33:48 - Q&A 39:19 - For Such A Time As This! 46:15 - This Could Be Your Time! 48:52 - Q&A --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makemusicincome/support

Upload Your Music Direct to POND5 and More Non-Exclusive Libraries: https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL Get Your Music to TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming: https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH Just about every week, just about every video I put up, I get the same question in the chat, in the comments, in email… Can I put the songs I have on Pond5, or any other non-exclusive library on Spotify? Can I put songs I've already released on non-exclusive libraries? What about sync licensing for TV & Film? What if I have already released them… Well, if any of these questions have bothered you… This, my friends, is your podcast. LINKS IN THIS VIDEO: FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS https://makemusicincome.com/checklist IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 SYNC WITH ME! Get in touch now privately to find out how to work with me to co-write, co-produce, and improve your quality, quantity, and pitching: eric@makemusicincome.com NEED GEAR? SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5 GET THE POPULAR COURSE "THE STOCK MARKET" 25% OFF! With info like you saw on Pond5 about every non-exclusive library you can put your music in and start making music income next month! Get DIRECT LINKS to each library and so much more for 25% off for THIS WEEK ONLY! https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL GET BOTH OUR LICENSING COURSES FOR 25% Off! https://payhip.com/b/U7ITA JOIN POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusic FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd -- THE NEW COURSE "GETTING IN SYNC" IS HERE! Start it FREE! https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH How I Got My Music on TV! (And How YOU Can Too!) This course will describe that whole process to you and take you step by step from producing the songs, to finding sync libraries, sync agents, and music supervisors, to get placements in TV shows and movies, to getting paid real music income. -- ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS: Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ — FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4 https://makemusicincome.com/50ways FREE EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V2 https://makemusicincome.com/tools FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicin... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makemusicincome SYNC LICENSING Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com 0:00 - I Get The Same Questions 4:49 - Eric's Week 15:43 - The News: Stock Sites Offer A.I. 22:39 - Doing It All Together? 23:43 - Stock & Spotify? 26:48 - Sync & Spotify? 28:55 - Who Cares About What? 32:37 - Q&A 35:10 - Stock & Sync Together? 38:40 - Licensing & Sheet Music? 40:20 - Licensing & Content ID? 44:05 - Wrap Up --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makemusicincome/support

Upload Your Music Direct to POND5 and More Non-Exclusive Libraries: https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL Get Your Music to TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming: https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH In this video, I want to revisit this video I made 3 years ago or so, as well as show you a little from the Stock Market course where I go over Pond5, how to become an author, and then update at the end with a little discussion of what we saw last week and what they are offering now with AI Dataset Payouts. LINKS IN THIS VIDEO: GET THE POPULAR COURSE "THE STOCK MARKET" With info like you saw on Pond5 about every non-exclusive library you can put your music in and start making music income next month! Get DIRECT LINKS to each library and so much more for 25% off for THIS WEEK ONLY! https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL GET BOTH OUR LICENSING COURSES FOR 25% Off! https://payhip.com/b/U7ITA POND5 PAYS OUT BIG WITH A.I. VIDEO: https://youtube.com/live/H1Jbnzn0YyI?feature=share START WITH POND5: https://youtu.be/npb0KENWxsc WHY I'M LETTING AI TRAIN OFF MY MUSIC: https://youtube.com/live/GNbyDl-DRfc POND5 DATASET EARNINGS INFO: https://contributor.pond5.com/getting-started/payout-overview/?a=11 JOIN POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusic FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 SYNC WITH ME! Get in touch now privately to find out how to work with me to co-write, co-produce, and improve your quality, quantity, and pitching: eric@makemusicincome.com -- THE NEW COURSE "GETTING IN SYNC" IS HERE! Start it FREE! https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH How I Got My Music on TV! (And How YOU Can Too!) This course will describe that whole process to you and take you step by step from producing the songs, to finding sync libraries, sync agents, and music supervisors, to get placements in TV shows and movies, to getting paid real music income. -- ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS: Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ — FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS https://makemusicincome.com/checklist FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4 https://makemusicincome.com/50ways FREE EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V2 https://makemusicincome.com/tools FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 NEED GEAR? SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicin... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makemusicincome SYNC LICENSING Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makemusicincome/support

In this episode of the We Have A Meeting podcast, Derek Sivers joins host Jack Frimston for a thought-provoking conversation on mindset, perspective, and the power of questioning our beliefs. Fresh from his recent appearance on Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson, Derek dives deeper into the themes of personal growth and how our beliefs shape our reality. They discuss his upcoming book, Useful Not True, which challenges the concept of rigid truth and explores the idea of adopting beliefs that serve us.Derek, known for his bestselling books like How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, and Anything You Want, shares his insights on self-awareness, the subjectivity of memory, and the importance of choosing beliefs that positively impact our actions. Don't miss this insightful discussion packed with valuable perspectives on life, mindset, and happiness!https://sive.rs/ - Get in touch with Derek Herehttps://www.wehaveameeting.com/ - Need help with business? 00:00 Introduction and Background03:42 The Power of Usefulness: Questioning Assumptions and Beliefs08:36 The Illusion of Self-Awareness: Our Brains Invent Explanations13:35 Defining 'Enough': Money, Success, and Happiness16:15 Beliefs as Social Bonds: The Role of Shared Perspectives20:41 The Personal Journey: From Musician to Entrepreneur to Philosopher27:38 Questioning Our Thoughts32:12 The Subjectivity of Memory37:47 Exploring Different Worldviews41:48 Challenging Assumptions and Beliefs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Upload Your Music Direct to Non-Exclusive Libraries: https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL Get Your Music to TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming: https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH I'm not going to bury the lead here: yesterday myself and likely hundreds if not thousands of music creators checked our Pond5 accounts and saw a HUGE deposit called Dataset Earnings. The Make Music Income Discord blew up with people reporting hundreds, or thousands of dollars deposited into their Pond5 accounts. How was this possible? I think it's time for a little something I like to call…Music Income Science! LINKS IN THIS VIDEO: START WITH POND5: https://youtu.be/npb0KENWxsc WHY I'M LETTING AI TRAIN OFF MY MUSIC: https://youtube.com/live/GNbyDl-DRfc POND5 DATASET EARNINGS INFO: https://contributor.pond5.com/getting-started/payout-overview/?a=11 POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5! Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusic FREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5 https://makemusicincome.com/pond5 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD: https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTube Click here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2 SYNC WITH ME! Get in touch now privately to find out how to work with me to co-write, co-produce, and improve your quality, quantity, and pitching: eric@makemusicincome.com -- THE NEW COURSE "GETTING IN SYNC" IS HERE! Start it FREE! https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH How I Got My Music on TV! (And How YOU Can Too!) This course will describe that whole process to you and take you step by step from producing the songs, to finding sync libraries, sync agents, and music supervisors, to get placements in TV shows and movies, to getting paid real music income. -- THE POPULAR COURSE "THE STOCK MARKET" Get DIRECT LINKS to each library: https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL -- ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS: Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/ — FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGS https://makemusicincome.com/checklist FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4 https://makemusicincome.com/50ways FREE EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V2 https://makemusicincome.com/tools FREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music" https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitous JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!) http://eepurl.com/hF8ihr THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE: https://makemusicincome.com/ OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/makemusicincome DISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price. Get 7% Off: Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910 Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910 NEED GEAR? SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5 DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicin... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makemusicincome SYNC LICENSING Positive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.com 0:00 - Pond5 Pays Out BIG! 3:49 - Eric's Week 7:37 - The BIG Story 24:15 - Hate to Say I Told You So 26:41 - As Always, The Answer is More 28:34 - More Sales 29:09 - More Content ID Backend 30:20 - More A.I. Backend 31:20 - More PRO Backend? 33:00 - More Everything 37:46 - Start Pond5 Now? 39:45 - The Science Revealed!43:33 - Defining Stock Music Edits48:15 - What to Sell on Pond5 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makemusicincome/support

It was one of the great showdowns of my life - over a jar of peanut butter. Yeah. See, I was in love with who would become my "bride" for two and a half years before we got married, and because I loved her I began to change some things before we got married. I lost some weight; I changed my schedule to make sure there was a little time for her in there. I changed my after shave because there was one she liked. I became interested in her friends. My love was steadily changing one area after another in my life, until the day we went grocery shopping together for the first time. Yeah. See, there was tension over whether to buy the expensive name brand of various items which I wanted to do, or the less expensive store brand which she had been raised to do. Since it was going to be "our" money when we got married, it got to be pretty tense. It came to a head over uh... yeah, a jar of peanut butter. My name brand versus her store brand. Suddenly I had hit a wall in how far this love thing was going to go, and the line was what I wanted in my favorite foods. Fortunately, I ended up deciding that she was more important than peanut butter or soft drinks. Good choice huh? But every important love reaches a test point, and it's surprising what the issue often is. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Your Music and Your Master." Well, our word for today from the Word of God comes from Psalm 40, and I'll begin reading at verse 1. It's David's personal testimony, "I waited patiently for the Lord" he says. "He turned to me; He heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire. He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God." Now, David indicates here a very personal, very practical thing that the Lord changed when the Lord took over his life. David says He changed my music. "He put a new song in my mouth; a hymn of praise to our God." Interestingly enough, that area of music is for many a major test of how much they love their Lord. Will I let Jesus affect my music... what I listen to? Honestly, for many followers of Christ, that's the equivalent of the peanut butter test in my love for my, then to become, wife. Do I love Jesus enough to let Him affect this - to let Him change my music? You say, "Come on, that's a teenage issue, right, that music stuff?" Not exclusively. Music is one of the most powerful influences in our lives. It can make us feel romantic, or patriotic, or religious, sad. Music just drives in ideas. As one great composer said, "I loved music from being a young boy, because it bypasses the brain. It goes straight to the heart." That's true! Commercials use music all the time to drive messages into our head. See, if I'm going to live right, I've got to think right. And if I'm going to have to think right, I've got to get right input, which means I need to submit my music - this most powerful input - to the lordship of Christ. It doesn't matter if its country music, easy listening music, rock music, or rap music, whatever. The devil has planted his values and his messages in many styles of music. And honestly, it's often a separate compartment in many of our lives where we've put up a "No Trespassing" sign for Jesus. We say, "Well, that's just my entertainment." No! No, it's an important part of who you are. So important you won't let Jesus touch it. He's looking at that locked closet and He's asking, "May I go in there? Didn't I die for that too?" Will you open up to the Lord this huge area of the music you listen to, who your music heroes are? Don't let it be an idol that He can't touch. Jesus is saying, "Let Me into your music." Only you can answer the question that this raises: "Do I love Him this much?"

John Cooper is the lead vocalist, bassist and founding member of the Christian rock band Skillet.  They have a new album "Revolution" out on November 1st and will be on tour with Seether.  We discuss the new album, moving from a major label to an independent, mental health in America, freedom, Linkin Park's new singer and more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:12 - Production & Collaboration on New Album 0:04:14 - Independent Release & Creative Freedom 0:06:08 - Challenges & Benefits of Independent Music 0:13:44 - Touring & Relationships with Non-Christian Bands 0:15:43 - The Role of Music in Bridging Differences & Tolerance 0:26:30 - Who You Want to Listen to Your Music & Politics 0:29:00 - Christians Faith, Making Mistakes & Forgiving 0:35:10 - Celebrities, Politicians, Material World & Perfection 0:37:43 - Revolution Album Themes, Loneliness & Mental Health 0:42:30 - Physical Health, Freedom Movement & Principles 0:48:00 - Traveling to Russia & Other Countries Vs. America 0:51:05 - Homeless, Drug Addiction, Helping People & Solutions 0:57:20 - Freedom, Philosophy, Euthanasia & Pursuing Life 1:01:55 - Barna Research, Depression, Truths & Reality 1:06:05 - Skillet's Music Saving Lives 1:08:55 - Touring with a Variety of Bands & Shows 1:10:40 - Rescue the Republic Show 1:13:10 - Linkin Park & Replacing Singer 1:17:00 - New Album, Principles & Supporting  1:18:49 - Outro Skillet band website:https://www.skillet.com/Chuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

On the 88th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Derek Sivers. Derek is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship, known for his surprising, quotable insights and pithy, succinct writing style. Formerly a musician, programmer, TED speaker, and circus clown, he sold his first company for $22 million and gave all the money to charity. Derek is the author of Useful Not True, How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, and Anything You Want. All his books, latest projects, and musings can be found on his website: https://sive.rs/In this insightful and engaging conversation, Derek takes us on a journey through his experiences as a musician, philosopher, circus performer, entrepreneur, and author. A journey spanning several continents that embraces, lets go of, and challenges multiple perspectives, and is underpinned by considerable explorations of growth, curiosity, joy, and play.If you feel stuck in your way of thinking, stagnant in your current life, or tired of your perspectives, not only will Derek's life serve as an incredible inspiration, but his thoughts and ideas may guide you to places you never imagined.Subscribe for weekly episodes, every Tuesday, and check out my YouTube channel (link below) for full interviews and clips.For further content and information check out the following:Derek's website / books: https://sive.rs/- For the podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to further explore your own lines of self-inquiry or create experiences that lead to more connecting and genuine conversations amongst groups of people or you'd like to join my weekly silent conversation groups.00:00 Introduction02:42 What's another way to see this?07:10 Not stopping with the first thought10:10 What could be the benefit of any situation13:30 Navigating emotion and choices17:50 Exploring the edges of growth 23:20 Leaving the old for the new28:10 What is the growth choice?33:10 Exploration, play, and growth38:40 The greatest joy in life44:10 The motivation for the writing47:40 Not being attached to one perspective50:40 Realising ideas into existence53:40 Celebrating our work59:40 The moment of release 1:02:40 Giving 100% of proceeds to others1:07:40 Justifying our own actions1:12:40 The multiplicity of life1:19:55 What is a good life for Derek?

If your goal is to earn your living creating music instead of having a day job that you don't love, then you really don't want to miss this week's episode of TAXI TV. Would you like to have written this statement? “Today, I have lost track, but hundreds of TV shows and almost 100 networks have used my music all over the world. I went from wondering how to get a piece of music in a library almost 10 years ago, to today, where I can't keep up with all the requests I get for my music from music libraries. And I am now working with filmmakers and writing music for ads.” I'm going to introduce you to somebody who will inspire you to the point of making it all seem possible, if not probable! How many times in your life has anybody offered to show you how to live your dream—for FREE? That's exactly what we're going to do on this week's TAXI TV. And all you have to do is show up and listen to what my surprise guest will share with you! ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️ 0:11 - TAXI CEO Michael Laskow welcomes the audience and introduces his guest Hugo McLaughlin. 1:44 - Michael reads Hugo's letter that inspired the show. 13:06- Do you need a catalog to go to the Road Rally? 14:44 - What about people who are afraid to come to the Road Rally, what would you say to them? 19:33 - Hugo shares some thoughts about the Road Rally and what to expect. 25:29 - If you don't go to the Road Rally nothing will happen with your musical growth. Why not take a chance? 26:22 - Many people don't believe the Road Rally will help and do not come. 27:44 - Hugo says seeing the TAXI cab parked in front of the hotel at the Road Rally makes him smile. 28:40 - Michael explains why he named the company TAXI 29:29 - Hugo talks about collaboration, does he collaborate with many people? 30:41 - When he first started with his first collaborator, what was his workflow process and how long did that take? 36:44 - Fantasy is NOT a business plan! Hugo explains why. 39:29 - Hugo explains why deadlines can be helpful. 42:54 - Hugo and his main collaborator create 100s of pieces a year. How did he go from being inexperienced to being experienced and more time-efficient? 48:34 - Hugo explains that to write an instrumental cue or piece fast, you need to know the structure of the piece. 49:33 - Michael explains what an instrumental cue intro is. 51:02 - Does Hugo use templates? 54:35 - Has Hugo had rejection and how does he deal with that? 57:01 - Hugo explains how he pitches to TAXI listings and what happens after he gets a forward. 1:00:47 - The feedback you get from a TAXI screener is so important, that you must learn from that feedback. 1:01:14 - Does he feel the feedback is from a professional in the industry? Every "No" is a learning opportunity. 1:03:51 - Focus on what the client is asking for. 1:04:03 - Will Hugo be at the 2024 Road Rally? 1:07:03 - Less is more in TV music! 1:08:42 - When Hugo said "Invest in yourself", what did he mean? 1:11:47 - Get sounds that are appropriate for the music you want to create. 1:15:13 - Not everyone can be good at everything. 1:16:00 - Don't expect placements just because you buy expensive libraries or plugins. You have to learn how to use them correctly. 1:17:04 - Is it easy to get film-scoring gigs? 1:26:15 - Is the piano plugin he recommended the Viena Symphonic library Synchron Bosendorfer Imperial full library? 1:27:46 - With all Hugo's forwards, how many times did he NOT hear back from a company? 1:31:30 - Does he use articulations in his strings? 1:32:19 - Doesn't talent matter more than how many libraries you own? 1:33:52 - Set realistic goals. 1:37:23 - Could someone teach a class at. the Road Rally on how to do the programming to make strings sound real? 1:38:33 - Do most artists outsource mixing before submitting, or is that something I need to learn? 1:40:10 - Michael gives some advice on mixing.

If you ever wanted to learn how to go viral as rapper then this is the right podcast episode to listen to. It can be hard to figure out your marketing as a music artist. Our guest Thomas Austin explains how to promote your music while giving away his best music marketing strategies that propelled him to millions of streams and views from his music. We also dive into how he found his passion in music and all the trials and tribulations in this journey.Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootofeverything/Guest: https://www.instagram.com/officialthomasaustin/Host: https://www.instagram.com/rootofjamar/Timestamps0:00 Intro0:49 Who Really Is Thomas Austin3:22 His Music Career Origin Story8:07 The Mindset Needed Before You Blow Up23:26 How To Pick the Right Job To Fund Your Dream33:50 How To Chase Your Dream and Work 9 to 541:38 Patience in The Process is Key to Success44:13 See Your Success Before Others Can (Enjoy The Process)48:13 How To Stand Out In The Music Industry (Authenticity is Key)52:27 Content Strategy That Led To MILLIONS of Music Streams1:05:41 How Does It Feel To Get Millions of Streams on Your Music?1:12:58 SECRET to Making Your Content VIRAL (Mindset Shift Required!)1:17:22 How He Approached His First Album1:19:46 Imposter Syndrome with Early Success 1:21:38 No Such Thing As Work Life Balance?1:28:54 Thomas Austin's Biggest Dream1:32:28 Truth About Secular Music You Need To Know1:36:08 YALL ALMOST GOT ME CAM AND MASE1:36:23 OutroThe Root of Everything Podcast holds interviews with passionate people who have found success doing what they love, hosted by Jamar Root (@rootofjamar). The goal is to inspire the listener to see the value in doing what you love and chasing your dream. This is done by bringing in different people with different passions and paths to success. In each episode the listener gets a glimpse into different types of passions, the reality of how someone found their passion, and how they found and created success within it.Support the Show.

In this episode, I'm diving deep into the world of tracking and collecting music royalties on YouTube. As an independent musician myself, I know how complex and often confusing this topic can be. That's why I'm breaking down YouTube's intricate royalty system for you, from the basics to advanced aspects. I'll walk you through: The four types of YouTube royalties and how to collect them Requirements for joining the YouTube Partner Program The crucial role of Content ID in protecting your intellectual property Strategies to maximize your YouTube earnings Common misconceptions about YouTube royalties Whether you're just starting out or looking to optimize your existing YouTube presence, this episode provides actionable insights to help you turn your music videos into a reliable income stream. Discover how to navigate YouTube's royalty landscape and tap into your music's earning potential. Plus, get access to a FREE companion guide with a detailed action plan and valuable resources. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your YouTube channel from a promotional tool into a hidden payday for your music career. Support the Unstarving Musician The Unstarving Musician exists solely through the generosity of its listeners, readers, and viewers. Learn how you can offer your support. This episode is powered by Podcast Startup Podcast Startup is a program designed for new podcasters. Did you know that most podcasts don't make it past their first few episodes? That's right, they start, they stall, and then they die. Sustaining a podcast ain't easy. Lack of planning and misaligned expectations are a recipe for a fast burnout and fade-out for podcasters. This is exactly what Podcast Startup was designed to help with. Start your podcast the right way with Podcast Startup! Visit UnstarvingMusician.com/PodcastStartup to learn more and to download a FREE Podcast Startup tip sheet. This episode of the was powered by Liner Notes. Learn from the hundreds of musicians and industry pros I've spoken with for the Unstarving Musician on topics such as marketing, songwriting, touring, sync licensing and much more. Sign up for Liner Notes. Liner Notes is an email newsletter from yours truly, in which I share some of the best knowledge gems garnered from the many conversations featured on the Unstarving Musician. You'll also be privy to the latest podcast episodes and Liner Notes subscriber exclusives. Sign up at UnstarvingMusician.com. It's free and you can unsubscribe at anytime. Mentions and Recommended Reading Robonzo on Apple Music  Episode Companion/Resource Guide (FREE download) Facebook Music Monetization  How Much Does Facebook Pay Per Music Stream  What's the difference between YouTube Music and YouTube Content ID?  What is YouTube's Content Management System (CMS)?  The Digital Music Royalties Landscape  How Artists Get Paid From YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and the Rest with Jamie Dee Hart  A musician's guide to YouTube Royalties  How to Earn ASCAP Royalties for Your Music on YouTube  YouTube Creator Academy  YouTube Copyright Center  YouTube Partner Program overview  Content ID information  YouTube Creator Insider channel New Gods Part 2 by Robonzo (Theme Music for The Unstarving Musician)  Resources The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Bandzoogle – The all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a beautiful website for your music Dreamhost – See the latest deals from Dreamhost, save money and support the UM in the process. More Resources for musicians Pardon the Interruption (Disclosure)  Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means I make a small commission, at no extra charge to you, if you purchase using those links. Thanks for your support! Visit UnstarvingMusician.com to sign up for Liner Notes to learn what I'm learning from the best indie musicians and music industry professionals. Stay in touch! @RobonzoDrummer on Twitter  and  Instagram @UnstarvingMusician on Facebook  and  YouTube  

Derek Sivers (@sivers) is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship, known for his surprising, quotable insights and pithy, succinct writing style. He is a former musician, programmer, TED speaker, and circus clown, who sold his first company, CDBaby, for $22 million and gave all the money to charity.   Derek's books (How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, Anything You Want) and newest projects are at his website: sive.rs. His very recently released book is Useful Not True. Additionally, I donate to and raise awareness for the charity or organization of my guest's choice with each episode. This episode, the organization is called Give Well. Please take the time to donate at least $1. Give Well is an organization that compiles charities that save or improve lives the most, per dollar. Their goal is to produce the world's top research on where to give. Free, for everyone. You can connect with Derek on: Website: https://sive.rs/ To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz Healing Back Pain - John E. Sarno MD Atomic Habits - James Clear Igor Stravinsky Robert Craft Meggan Kaiser

In 1997, Derek Sivers (accidentally) started CD Baby, the largest distributor of independent music in the world. Ten years later, he sold the company for $22 million. What did he do with the money? Did he buy a Ferrari? A mansion? A private jet? He gave it all to charity. He then became a TED speaker and a writer. He's published 5 books: - Anything You Want (2011) -- Best business book I've ever read. - Your Music and People (2020) -- Best marketing book I've ever read. - Hell Yeah or No (2020) -- Best book on productivity and decision-making I've ever read. - How to Live (2021) -- Best book on life philosophies I've ever read. - Useful Not True (2024) -- Best book on beliefs I've ever read. Derek Sivers is the person I've watched, read, and listened to the most since I got an internet connection in 2000. No joke! I could've asked him questions about music, business, productivity, marketing, or public speaking, but many YouTubers and podcasters have done that before. For 1.5 hours, we talked about one thing only: WRITING. - What brought him into writing? - Which writers inspire him? - How did he write his books? - Why succinct writing?- Why does he not use semicolons? - What does he do to actively improve his writing? - Does he have a sentence he's particularly attached to? We discussed this and other nerdy stuff about writing. Enjoy! DEREK'S LINKS His (succinct) website - https://sive.rs/ FABIO'S LINKS Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/ YOUTUBE LINK for this episode- https://youtu.be/jI3efiQ2u_M CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 03:30 Starting to write 11:30 The influence of bad writing 15:55 Reading reviews 19:00 Different reasons for writing 23:20 Writing "How to Live" 28:43 Writing one sentence per line 34:34 The influence of writing songs 39:06 Derek's best sentences 40:00 Imitating other writers 44:51 Reading old books 47:15 The work is the practice 53:25 Publishing daily? 01:04:00 Why succinct writing 01:05:30 Using stories to illustrate a point 01:07:05 Semicolons 01:07:45 Reading with a writer's mind 01:09:50 Academic writing 01:12:40 Writing for English as a second language speakers 01:15:00 Next book? 01:17:30 Being disciplined 01:19:28 Saying just enough 01:30:30 Conclusion

Welcome to part two of this two part episode with Ian Ewing.Today's guest is Ian Ewing, a self-taught instrumentalist, producer and artist who blends a smooth mix of hip hop, electronica, and R&B to create a sound that has been supported and showcased by Chillhop Music, SiriusXM, BBC One Extra, Soulection, Complexion's Future Beats Show, and many others. At a young age, the Southern California-based artist (by way of Wisconsin) fell in love with hip hop and the history behind it. This was his gateway into electronic beat production where he finds himself today, as he strives to create ambient compositions of sample-based sounds blended with his own instrumentation. Ewing has headlined various shows across the US, and has both collaborated and toured with artists including Flamingosis, Louis Futon, Joey Pecoraro, Anomalie, Galimatias, and Cautious Clay. In this conversation:- The pro's and con's of having an over-analytical perspective.- Making music that is true to who you are creatively and musically.- The importance of the work behind the scenes.- How creating art that is in line with what is interesting to you leads to a more sustainable path.- And, we even get a little insight in to Ian's passion for hummus.If you haven't already, I invite you to listen to Part 1 of this conversation, as we covered several topics from Ian's unique and experienced perspective.Alright, with all of that said, let's drop in to Part 2 of this conversation with Ian Ewing.Top 3 Gems From This Convo:1. YOUR MUSIC IS A SELF-PORTRAIT AND OFFERS A REFLECTION.If you're wondering how you're doing in general, observe what you make. How does it make you feel? Can you hear that you've skipped meals, rest, and other forms of nourishment that supports your creative work?2. BE KIND TO YOURSELF IN THE WORLD OF CONTENT CREATION.Making music and content are each challenging tasks on their own. Combining them, even more so. Therefore, allow your content to flow naturally out of the way you work so that you can avoid creating unnecessary work for yourself.By the way, make content that you enjoy making.3. MAKING MUSIC THAT IS TRUE TO WHO YOU ARE.Playlists offer an opportunity for growth and exposure. And, may encourage fitting in over exploring your own artistic development.Only you may really know when you are being honest to your artistic visions and personal principles. Listen on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.Tap in with toru:Substack: Instagram: @torubeattiktok: @torubeatTap in with Ian Ewing:Instagram: @ianewingmusic Website: https://ianewingmusic.com/To jump to a specific moment in the conversation:0:00 Intro 2:38 Music and Music As A Career 10:50 Energy Sources of Motivation 15:40 Making Music That Feels Right and Ian's New Live Album 23:00 The Tension Between Music and Short Form Content 27:00 Alignment of Your Content and Your Music 31:30 Listening Session - Track 2/Discussion 37:27 Listening Session - Track 3/Discussion 41:20 Ian's New and Upcoming Projects 42:52 Quick Questions 55:20 Closing It Down 56:30 OutroReferenced:Below songs are archived here (along with all other episodes).Chaka Khan, Lew Hahn - Move Me No MountainDani Desh - Night StationThanks for reading toru's Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit torubeat.substack.com

Read the full transcript here. Is nothing objectively true? What kinds of things are we trying to communicate with the stories we tell? Why do we feel the need to take a side on every issue? Which sorts of issues should be tied to our identities? How can we set the definitions for terms in a conversation, if possible? Should people just believe whatever works for them? Is it better to try to compensate for our biases or to reduce them? Should we strive to have lower confidence in ourselves and our abilities? How should we think about assigning blame when something goes wrong? When should we say yes or no to new opportunities? To what degree should we try to optimize our lives?Derek Sivers is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship known for his surprising, quotable insights and pithy, succinct writing style. Formerly a musician, programmer, TED speaker, and circus clown, he sold his first company for $22 million and gave all the money to charity. Sivers' books (How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, and Anything You Want) and newest projects are at his website: sive.rsFurther reading:Useful Not True, by Derek Sivers (his forthcoming book)Hamas Covenant 1988: The Covenant of the Islamic Resistance Movement StaffSpencer Greenberg — Host / DirectorJosh Castle — ProducerRyan Kessler — Audio EngineerUri Bram — FactotumWeAmplify — TranscriptionistsAlexandria D. — Research and Special Projects AssistantMusicBroke for FreeJosh WoodwardLee RosevereQuiet Music for Tiny Robotswowamusiczapsplat.comAffiliatesClearer ThinkingGuidedTrackMind EasePositlyUpLift[Read more]

You're listening to my most favourite interview I have ever done on my podcast.  A mega 2.5 hour sit down with incredible author, deep thinker, TED speaker and all round awesome human - Derek Sivers! He's my fav all time author and His books 'Anything You Want' & 'Hell Yeah or No' and ‘How to Live' are the absolute greatest. He'll be putting out into the world soon, his new book, ‘Useful Not True'.  Every time I read his books, listen to his TED talks or hear him speak, I am reminded to question my own beliefs, to walk my own path and to feel more joy. We talk entrepreneurship, living a meaningful life, money and chasing joy.  I hope you love this episode as much as I did! what a freaking joy it was to sit down with him for this conversation.    Where to find Derek Sivers:  https://sive.rs/  Email Derek and say hi: https://sive.rs/contact    Where to find Tina Tower:  Her Empire Builder: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina_tower/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@herempirebuilder    For full show notes visit: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/derek  For the past episodes of the podcast visit https://www.herempirebuilder.com/podcast  Resources mentioned: How to live book by Derek Sivers Hell Yeah or No by Derek Sivers Anything You Want by Derek Sivers One Life Book by Tina Tower Million Dollar Micro Business by Tina Tower Awaken the Giant within book by Anthony Robbins  Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman  City of Gold: Dubai and the Dream of Capitalism: Jim Krane The Magic of Thinking Big: David J. Schwartz Stumbling on Happiness: Gilbert, Daniel  The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want by Sonja Lyubomirsky Be Your Future Self Now by Dr Benjamin Hardy The Tim Ferriss Show interviewing Claire Hughes Johnson on Building Stripe from 160 - 6000+ employees  Lenny's Podcast - How Netflix Builds a Culture of Excellence with Elizabeth Stone Erika LeMay https://www.erikalemay.com/  Notable timestamps: portugal citizenship in 2014 25:00 malta 800K euro 26:00 What you do daily 34:00 writing a new book 35:15 Shivers.com multi warehouse in Germany 35:48 daily habits 37:32 you cant be a musician without going on tour 38:50 don't just tell me what to do 40:20 how do you stay in highest priority 44:20 chapter in new book (need stubborn inappropriate flirt) 46:53 can you cohabitate? value system for parenting (always do the right thing) 49:15 how you hold your priorities?moved to pacific island 52:25 created environment that would work for me what does a meaningful life look to you 55:20 anthony robins days (ninja level planning) 56:35 "long term plans are who you were, today's plans are who you are" "businesses should be short term focused" do you live in a meaningful/chapter kind of life? 59:30 folder on computer "possible futures" 1:01:15 bangalore or india Met Stripe creator in SG 1:05:00 Struggle of going too fast all the time (Tina) 1:07:30 How do you discern when enough is enough? 1:08:15 Minimalist things 1:10:00 Awaken The Giant Within book 1:14:49 Useful Not True book 1:15:20 Distribution of books? 1:16:50 What is your #1 goal when you put the book out? 1:17:50 Your Music and People: Creative and Considerate Fame book 1:18:00 Hell Yeah Or No: What's Worth Doing book 1:19:40 How to Live book 1:20:05 Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman 1:20:10 Tina will put pictures of the images from Derek's book 1:25:00 Duck or bunny optical illusion 1:27:00 Every book has a different goal 1:29:40 Belief that you challenged or changed while writing the book 1:30:30 City of Gold: Dubai and the Dream of Capitalism: Jim Krane 1:31:25 Movie: Huma romantic comedies 1:33:15 Poor things: Emma stone movie Jazz playlist mentioned Interview with Mark Manson: do you get tired of thinking about thinking? 1:34:10 When thinking of successful, who's the first person that come in your mind? 1:36:05 What's your stand on "Money doesn't buy happiness" 1:42:30 Richard Branson | Biography & Facts The psychological effect of not being desperate 1:52:10 What can you say about "People driven by money" 1:54:05 Do you think Entrepreneurship is for everyone? 1:58:30 How do you balance programming and writing a book 2:01:00 Derek's greatest moment of joy? 2:05:30 Fear of putting overthinking thoughts to the world? 2:06:22 Books Derek recommend? (Booklist on his website) 2:08:55 Fave book? Awaken The Giant Within The Magic of Thinking Big: David J. Schwartz 2:11:00 Stumbling on Happiness: Gilbert, Daniel 2:11:24 The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want 2:11:30 Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation Best advice for boks (get a collection) 2:13:00 https://www.erikalemay.com/ 2:17:25 Derek's favorite TV show? Poor Things (film) 2:18:00 Do you have a question that you ask people? 2:21:20 Is there a product you can't live without? 2:25:00  

My guest is Derek Sivers. Derek proves that an unconventional background can be the perfect foundation for a wonderfully interesting life and groundbreaking success.  Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek founded CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100 million in sales for over 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22 million, giving the proceeds to a charitable trust for music education.  His TED talks have garnered over 20 million views, and he has published 34 books, including Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, Anything You Want) and his most recent book as it pertains to this conversation is How to Live, 27 Conflicting Answers and One Weird Conclusion - but note we do slightly touch on his current yet-to-be-completed book Useful Not True. Taking points include … Derek's transition from a musician to circus performer to entrepreneur and author. The power of books and new ideas. The concept of "useful, not true" and the practicality of a belief. Revisiting "hell yeah or hell no" as a decision heuristic in his book" Anything You Want."  On oblique strategies for releasing creative potential  Embracing unpredictability and "random generators."  The pragmatic rabbi approach to simplifying problems  Thoughts on song and book writing. Seeing emotions as ends bypassing things as means.  The orchestra-instrument framework.  The motivation of being temporarily-abled. The practice of journaling to understand emotions and situations. And there is much more here, as we cover a lot of ground.  Tim Ferris called Derek a philosopher-king programmer, master teacher, and merry prankster and quote (one of my favorite humans), and after chatting with Derek, I understand why. You can tell I enjoyed talking with him.  Please enjoy. For show notes and more, visit larryweeks.com 

Today we break down the three pillars that benefit a musician most from building and having a team in place; Your Music, Your money, and Your Life. Let's talk about who YOU need and the advantages these assets can provide you as well as explore the many ways it can increase your success and happiness.Quote:"There is no such thing as a self-made man. You will reach your goals only with the help of others.” - George Shinnwww.madisonmusiccollective.org The Madison Music Collective is a non-profit organization that encourages and promotes jazz and other improvised music in the Madison area. The Collective aims to present this music to a broader audience -- without compromising artistic integrity or creativity - by providing performance opportunities in respectful settings, through education, and by fostering a community of musicians and listeners.We are all about balance around here. When you get your career to a “sweet spot,” it often includes a feeling of control and a period of less stress. It allows you to feel confident, happy, and more present in other activities. This is something we want for all the musicians in our community. What we both have found in our journey is that a team is often critical to achieving that balance and experiencing that “sweet spot” while continuing to grow as musicians, businesspeople, and humans!

MPF Discussion with Derek SiversAdmitting Everything Is Our Fault Makes Us More Response-Able with  Derek Sivers  About DerekDerek is author, philosopher, former entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, former musician and the founder of CD Baby, a digital music distribution platform for independent musicians which he sold for $22 million dollars and gave the money to charity. He is the author of (How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, Anything You Want) and Useful Not True  Dive into this episode of "My Perfect Failure" as Derek discusses the untapped power within our failures and setbacks. In "Embracing Accountability: Unleashing new information and new paths," Derek's thought-provoking insights redefine failures as an opportunity for growth and purpose.  Some Of The Areas We Cover ·       When we accept everything is our fault, we are no longer the victim.·       Why admitting everything is our fault makes us more Response-Able.·       Confidence is attractive and vulnerability is endearing. ·       We cannot follow the normal path and expect extraordinary outcomes. ·       Being Selfish an underrated quality Connect with DerekFor all things Derek Sivers including Derek's books – visit - https://sive.rs/ Discussed on the show Derek's TEDx talk - Why You Need To Fail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhxcFGuKOys  The Video Derek mentioned I shared with him during our discussion.FAILING 100 TIMES (getting over your fear of failure) Tom Dehnelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LQRMetNcrQ&t=2s  Please Leave A Review Like this show? Please leave us a review here, even one sentence helps!  Paul: Contact Details  ·     paul@myperfectfailure.com     

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Welcome to Musicians Tip Jar where we talk about musicians and money. Today we are jumping back in for the second half of our interview with CDbaby founder, Derek Sivers and we discuss the actual thing that separates the super successful from the rest.Just as it's often true that the second half of my set is the strongest, this last half of the interview with Derek just keeps cranking up the insights. Things are just getting warmed up! By the end you will better understand how solving problems is at the core of being an artist, what's often been the secret to great success and how knowing your next step is a criterial next step in your development as a successful musician.Quote:“You can do anything but you can't do everything, you have to decide” - Derek SiversDerek is best known for starting the massively successful online distributor of independent music, CDBaby. But he has given so much more since with many books. His newest book, Your Music and People, is loaded with value and motivation for the everyday musician. Please enjoy the second half of our chat with the one and only, Derek Sivers…Action:Turn off the metronome for 5 minutes and take a deep breath with the understanding that when you look back it's about being willing to say yes that might make all the difference. SO when that next nerve racking but exciting opportunity comes your way. Your action is to say YES.** We know how valuable your time is, we appreciate you for spending this time with us and being a part of this community. It is our hope that you feel that sense of community here at musicians Tip Jar and help us spread the word to make us stronger together.As always, Thanks for joining us and remember there is already enough for everyone, you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb, we wish you great happiness, health and wealth. Let this episode serve as a simple reminder; Looking too far ahead can cause you to miss the most important stuff right under your nose. This is Musicians Tip Jar

Welcome to Musicians Tip Jar where we talk about musicians and money. Today we get the gift of diving into the mind of CDBaby founder, Derek Sivers.Episode mission/Overview:The best way to understand how this business works is to think about it all from your fans perspective. That is sort of our theme today. But there is SO much in that concept from how that helps you help them and how to allow your fans to help you. So sit back and let us help you!“Money is just a representation of value, so be valuable. people like to pay” -Derek SiversWhat a great time we had talking with Derek. He is as kind as he is articulate. We explore his ideas from his latest book, “Your Music and People” as well as how musicians are often missing some of the biggest opportunities their fans can give; their talents and time. Derek Sivers first made his name commonplace with the creation of CDbaby but since selling the business in 2008 for 22 million he has continued to help the music community with his invaluable insights through writing and speaking. We hope you get as much out of this interview as we did!** We know how valuable your time is, we appreciate you for spending this time with us and being a part of this community. It is our hope that you feel that sense of community here at musicians Tip Jar and help us spread the word to make us stronger together.If you find this information useful or you just want to make us feel good please rate and subscribe to this podcast. the finance side of your music business.As always, Thanks for joining us and remember there is already enough for everyone, you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb. Wishing you great happiness, health and wealth… Remember, small gestures of gratitude often make the biggest impacts. This is Musicians Tip Jar

Have you found your passion, purpose, and meaning? What's the key to thriving in your business or any endeavor? How can you optimize yourself for creating and learning? Do you always need money to start something?   Writer, thinker, programmer, TED speaker, circus clown, musician, and former entrepreneur Derek Sivers answers these searing questions in today's episode. He justifies the consequence of saying no to most things in his life and offers advice on navigating conflicting philosophies and opposing views. He highlights the impact of constantly reflecting, questioning, and doubting your thinking in order to grow and thrive. Listen now and be prepared to expand your mind and ask bigger questions.   Key Points from This Episode: How would Derek Sivers describe his philosophy? Derek's backstory and how his monomaniacal focus on becoming a musician shaped him. How did Derek recognize at such an early age what his purpose in life was? Derek's advice on finding one's passion and purpose in life. Why Derek says no to almost everything and his advice for people who want to do the same. Why starting with no money at any endeavor is an advantage. Why any business endeavor is about helping other people. Why the need to look for a different perspective of things has been the norm and way of life for Derek. Why it is important to remember that belief in something is not necessarily based on its truth but on our choice to believe and accept it because it is useful to us. Why Derek puts greater value on what he can be instead of what he can have. Derek talks about his practice of journaling. Derek answers the rare-air questionnaire. Tweetables: “I choose beliefs because they're useful not because they're true.”- Derek Sivers   “It doesn't matter what you're pursuing, as long as you have something that you're pursuing, then everything has drive and purpose and meaning.” - Derek Sivers   “My big success in life, monetarily at least, came from trying everything and seeing what the world would reward me for.”- Derek Sivers   “Why do people believe things that aren't true? It's because they have been useful to them to believe that.”- Derek Sivers   “I read a lot of books but it's not until I stop and reflect on them later, that I feel like I've really internalized it and learned it.”- Derek Sivers   “I really enjoy doubting everything I think.”- Derek Sivers   “It's really useful to constantly question what you're doing and make sure that you know why you're doing it and often it will give you some completely new insight.”- Derek Sivers   “It's who you become, it's not about what you attain or obtain through that path of mastery. ” - Tyler Chesser   “A way to be surprised constantly is to keep yourself living in places that are strange to you.” - Derek Sivers “The big realizations that may change your life for the better don't come unless you spend some time reflecting, questioning, and doubting your own answers.”- Derek Sivers   Links Mentioned: Visit Derek Sivers' website Books recommended by Derek Sivers Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga  Invest with CF Capital   About Derek Sivers Derek Sivers is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship, known for his surprising quotable insights and pithy succinct writing style. He's a former entrepreneur, founder of CD Baby, and a prolific writer, thinker, programmer, TED speaker, circus clown and musician. He sold CD Baby for $22 million and gave all the money to charity.  He has optimized himself for creating and learning, and has cut most extraneous things from his life. Sivers' books (How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, Anything You Want) and newest projects are at his website: sive.rs

You'll want to hear Mark and Derek ponder diverse perspectives, books, music and ideas, including:How Derek stays unapologetically clear on his purpose and how he invests his timeHis take on the chapter, “Happy, Smart, and Useful” in his book, Hell Yeah or NoDerek's spin on marketing in his book, Your Music and PeopleThe value in being quirkyHis writing process for the book ,How To LiveWhat he means when he says, “Work is love in action.”His best tips for seeing–and immersing yourself in–the worldIs standardization the killer of soulfulness?What he means when he wrote: “Nothing destroys money faster than seeking status”Is it harder to write a great album or a great bookWhich three books would he take to a desert island for three months and whyAbraham Maslow's theory on self actualizationDerek also discloses what's next for him. Learn more about Derek Sivers at sive.rs. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another Art of Passive Income podcast episode to learn the Land Geeks favorite reads."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"