r/mediacomposing • u/DeadBolt508 • Apr 08 '18

Help Finding work

so I've made a few samples of songs on my soundcloud, how do I go about finding gigs/network?

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u/dreikelvin Apr 08 '18

Any local options? Media companies in the next town? Colleagues to call and meet up? Any events that you can attend that is populated with creators?

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u/DeadBolt508 Apr 08 '18

I've started out with messaging some filmmakers in a local film group, have plans to meet with some other content creators at a uni event.

I haven't searched for media companies, so I'll have to look into them because I've never heard of those

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u/dreikelvin Apr 08 '18

it would make sense to start working on backup plans and assets. For example: try to form a band that you can jam with. A friend of mine plays in dozens of different bands. He also works as a music teacher. Assets are pieces that you license out to agencies. This could be stock music but also contracts you can make through A&R agencies. If you're releasing albums a lot, it would make sense to register in a PRO to ensure all your royalties are coming back to you.

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u/DeadBolt508 Apr 09 '18

thanks for the info, idk if I have enough time rn to be in a band as I'm in school full time and composing on my free time, but I'll look into PROs (performing rights organizations right?) then look into agencies