The Make Music Income Podcast

In this week's episode Eric and Steve dig into the value of adding human elements in your productions and working 'outside the box' In other words, not relying too heavily on only VST instruments and samples. We chat about why the trends are moving in this direction, how we incorporate these organic elements and how it's affected both of our trajectories as composers. Eric speaks about his experie...

So how much did YOU make in music income in 2022? Well, by our data, you did better than last year! In today's episode Eric and Steve take a look at two surveys from almost 100 folks who stated their income totals in music, what made them the most money, and other important data you may need to know to do better in 2023. Only by sharing data like Steve and Eric do on their channels and this podcas...

In this episode Eric and Steve discuss some thoughts about what stood in our way last year and how we're doing things a little differently in 2023. We also share some interesting developments as of late which could be an indicator about what kinds of interesting things lie ahead for the year. -- The Make Music Income Discord (Come join for great free conversation!): https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd The Prod...

In this video I interview Garrett Breeze, author and host of the Selling Sheet Music Podcast. In this video we talk about how he makes income, where to sell sheet music, how to make and distribute sheet music, the parallels to stock, sync, and Spotify sales, and much more. This is our entire conversation unedited. If you'd like to see a more edited version, check out the YouTube video at https://y...

What happens to your music and your royalties if you were to die? What happens if a library suddenly changes its entire structure of how it works? What happens if AI takes over? What happens if music income you used to have and depended on suddenly dries up? What happens if you lose the love for composing, or producing, or performing, or anything else that may be paying you income? Like What happe...

In this episode Eric and Steve discuss the idea of licensing your music without the help of music libraries. Essentially, cutting out the middle man. Is it possible? We chat about a few success cases and throw a few ideas back and forth here. Let us know what you think in the comments below! -- The Make Music Income Discord (Come join for great free conversation!): https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd The Produ...

Aloha! Eric and Steve come to you from beautiful Hawaii (as far as you know) to bring you the first LIVE Make Music Income Podcast and celebrate 50 episodes. Come be part of this historic show and ask your most pressing questions! -- The Make Music Income Discord (Come join for great free conversation!): https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd   The Production Music Academy: https://productionmusicacademy.com...

In this episode of the podcast Steve and Eric discuss whether you should ever sell your music outright to someone. You likely shouldn't, but is there a reason you WOULD? -- The Make Music Income Discord (Come join for great free conversation!): https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd  The Production Music Academy: https://productionmusicacademy.com  Make Music Income Website: https://www. MakeMusicIncome...

On this podcast and our channels we DO stuff, and we then we TALK about what worked. We teach by doing. A few episodes ago we talked about what has made us NO money, so let’s keep things positive and talk about what HAS worked in 2022. Plus, Eric has BIG NEWS! -- The Make Music Income Discord (Come join for great free conversation!): https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd  The Production Music Academy: https...

In this episode, Eric and I discuss our approach to mastering our tracks before we send them off to libraries and digital service providers like Apple and Spotify. We both keep things simple and streamlined. Tune in to hear our thoughts and our usual ramblings about our respective weeks!    0:00 - Intro  1:00 - Eric's Week  10:00 - Steve's Week  19:00 - Chatting About Mast...

We have not been shy to call out libraries and other places where we are making music income. But what about the libraries that have made us NO cash in our actual pockets? What about the time we spend on pursuits that really just bring in no money at all. or haven’t yet anyway. Does music HAVE to be a thing that brings us music income at every turn? Of course not. But we still have to be careful w...

In episode 45 Eric and Steve discuss 3 fundamental concepts which help us to create dynamic, exciting and clear mixes which can effectively compete in the marketplace for music licensing and beyond. Are you struggling with your mixes? If so let us know what you're struggling with the most in the comments! -- The Make Music Income Discord (Come join for great free conversation!): https://bit.ly/3fY...

In this episode, Eric and Steve talk about why we chase after record deals, publishing deals, and licensing deals maybe a little more than we should. -- The Make Music Income Discord (Come join for great free conversation!): https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd  The Production Music Academy: https://productionmusicacademy.com  Make Music Income Website: https://www. MakeMusicIncome.com  Hello Com...

In this episode of the Make Music Income Podcast, Eric and I discuss what we consider to be our respective ‘secret weapons’ as music producers and how they help us forge ahead in the constantly changing landscape of the music business.   --  Monday's Money Makers Podcast -   https://spoti.fi/3Bali5f --  The Make Music Income Discord (Come join for great free conversation!): htt...

Today Steve and Eric discuss why keeping all or a majority of your music catalog non-exclusive can be a very smart move in pursuit of music licensing to TV, Film, and Commercials, distribution, monetization, and more. -- The Make Music Income Discord (Come join for great free conversation!): https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd  The Production Music Academy: https://productionmusicacademy.com  Make Mu...

In this episode Eric and Steve talk about their thoughts on song structure, form, and how they arrange music for music licensing. -- The Make Music Income Discord (Come join for great free conversation!): https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd  The Production Music Academy: https://productionmusicacademy.com  Make Music Income Website: https://www. MakeMusicIncome.com  -- Watch the Podcast on our Y...

This is not a short video, but it is a video ABOUT short video. In today's podcast we talk about using short vertical videos to market our music and our businesses. -- The Make Music Income Discord (Come join for great free conversation!): https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd  The Production Music Academy: https://productionmusicacademy.com  Make Music Income Website: https://www. MakeMusicIncome.com&...

A special interview with Dave Kropf and Stevie B about Dave's processes, production music work, teaching, and more. --  The Make Music Income Discord (Come join for great free conversation!): https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd   The Production Music Academy: https://productionmusicacademy.com   Make Music Income Website: https://www. MakeMusicIncome.com   Dave Kropf/52 Cues: https://www.52cues.com/  --  Watch...

In this episode we talk about Motion Array, that can pay thousands per month to some, and a few bucks to others. What's the secret? Why does it swing so wildly? We try to dive in and give you some stats and strategies to do better on this library. -- The Make Music Income Discord (Come join for great free conversation!): https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd  The Production Music Academy: https://production...

In this podcast Eric and Steve describe a system to get every use out of every song you compose and producer with 4 Major Sections.   0:00 - Intro 2:18 - Stevie's Week  6:21 - A Brief Word on Motion Array (Next week's show?)  9:56 - Eric's Week  14:05 - More Everything: This Week's Topic  15:17 - 1. Register  24:30 - 2. License  34:41 - 3. Distribute  46:45...

In today's episode Eric and Steve discuss the saturation of music licensing. Is it too crowded? How to find a way through the crowd. -- The Make Music Income Discord (Come join for great free conversation!): https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd  The Production Music Academy: https://productionmusicacademy.com  Make Music Income Website: https://www. MakeMusicIncome.com  -- Watch the Podcast on ou...

In this special episode, Eric interviews game music composer Steven Melin and they talk about many interesting things including The Video Game Music Alliance, 7 Steps to Release Your First Game Music Pack, What is a VGM Pack, VGM vs. Stock music, VGM vs. Content ID and more. -- The Make Music Income Discord (Come join for great free conversation!): https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd  The Production Music...

In today's episode Eric and Steve discuss the reasons why your music must be better than good.  -- The Make Music Income Discord (Come join for great free conversation!): https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd  The Production Music Academy: https://productionmusicacademy.com  Make Music Income Website: https://www. MakeMusicIncome.com  -- Watch the Podcast on our YouTube Channels: Make Music I...

In this interview Eric speaks to Jesse Josefsson, of Sync My Music about a variety of topics including his own music and business focuses, the Sync Licensing industry post-COVID, and much, much more including a Speed Round about his quick takes on a variety of sync-related topics. Find out more about Jesse at SyncMyMusic.com or his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClTplWVy34IWxzL-...

In today's episode of Make Music Income podcast Eric and Steve look back on their careers as music producers and discuss the many success stories but also many of the failures and mistakes made along the way, and how they learned from those missteps and forged a path to success.   -- The Make Music Income Discord (Come join for great free conversation!): https://bit.ly/3fYDSVd  The Produ...