Sebastian Watzinger Sebastian Watzinger

The Plug-Ins I Use to Create a Production Music Track

The production process is complex enough that we can make it easier on ourselves with less technical difficulty. Some composers deal with it by having massive templates where they never even have to look for a sound because they are all at their fingertips.

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The Worst Thing You Can Do Is Not Start.

Most creative entrepreneurs I have met in my career had these or some iteration of these questions at one point in their careers. Here are three commonly asked questions, and I hope my answers shed some light on how you can build a composer business and the benefits of asking these questions and getting them answered early on.

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Maximize your ComposerPreneur Business with an income strategy

An income strategy consists of different ways you earn income from your art and craft, increasing the chance of you being independent of each of these.

Back in 2003, I started out as an employee at a music production house in LA. I had no clue how I would make enough money to live a good life or raise a family.

Now, 19 years later, I have all that I wished for and more simply by implementing an intentionally designed income strategy.

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7 Lessons From 20+ Years as a Pro-composer

Who doesn’t want to earn money doing what they love? Writing music can be a very lucrative and fulfilling way to earn a living. While there is no quick way to get to this point, I packed my experience from almost 2 decades as a composer and music producer into these 7 simple to follow steps to earn a living by writing music.

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3 Lessons From $100K in Production Music Royalties

Production Music is an incredible way to earn extra income. I know musicians that receive royalties from 1,000$ per month to $ 10,000 per month by just having their tracks sit in a publishers' catalog.

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5 Creator Strategies for Rapid Business Success

Instead, they have 10s if not hundreds of "great" ideas for what to work on and like that completely lose focus on which work moves the needle for their business.

I know that, because I was in the same boat and when I talked to other creatives this topic came up many times.

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How to Never Face Burn Out as a Creator ( I Did! )

With all the hard work I put in, I had nothing to show for and my whole dream of being a successful composer was ruined.

I didn't want to experience anything like this again so I decided to change my approach to business. One income stream wouldn't cut it anymore. I needed at least 3.

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The 17 Tools I run My Business With

Besides the DAWs, plugins, external hardware, and computers I use to compose and produce music, I have a couple of tools I rely on when it comes to running the backend of my service & licensing business.

Today, I would like to share my favorite resources, the critical few that made a difference for me.

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How much Should I Charge For the Production Of a Song?

So in this article, we’re diving deep into the world of song producers. We’ll see how to come up with a great fee for your productions, compare how much song producers make, on average, and how that differs in cities in the US.

Let’s get going!

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5 Insanely Simple Tips to Save Money As a Composer

Being a composer not only means being super-creative in composing music but also being mindful of the future of your business and your day-to-day operations. After all, without functioning tech and a comfortable financial cushion, the work and fun of being a composer can soon become a burden. I’ve decided to give you my 5 best, and insanely simple tips to save money and headaches.

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17 Skills That Make You a Great Composer

Becoming a great composer is not an easy process as it does require that you have a large number of skills. Once you can hone those skills, you will be able to secure more work and be perceived as a professional in the industry.

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How Long Does It Take to Write Music for a Film?

To score music for a film is one of the most rewarding projects in my career. At the same time also the most demanding. Considerable time pressure, immense sleep deprivation (at times), and the ability to plan and set a fixed, flexible schedule for yourself. In this article…

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Are Composers And Songwriters the Same?

Both composers and songwriters create music and arrangements to captivate their respective audiences. However, there are differences between these two respectable professions. Here is what I learned in my research.

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9 Crucial Skills Every Composer Needs

Today, we are going to give you nine crucial skills that every composer needs in the modern world. Some of them are going to be more relevant than others, but they all play an important role in the professional success of a composer.

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Is Composing Music For A Film Difficult?

Without the right music, a film is only half as good. And with good I mean, emotionally engaging. Music is the #1 factor of how a scene, yes, the whole movie is perceived. But is composing music for a film difficult?

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How to Write Music and Earn A Living: 7 Simple Steps

Who doesn’t want to earn money doing what they love? Writing music can be a very lucrative and fulfilling way to earn a living. While there is no quick way to get to this point, I packed my experience from almost 2 decades as a composer and music producer into this article.

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Is Film Music A Genre?

Film music is one of the most important aspects of a film. No question about it. It's selected and created intentionally for one specific purpose: to support the film and its story. But, does this make film music a genre?

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