Day 49: Assignment: Submit a Track and Reflect
Welcome to Day 49! Today, you’ll apply what we’ve covered in Week 7 by submitting a track for a sync opportunity. This assignment will guide you through the submission process, from crafting a targeted pitch to ensuring your metadata and EPK are ready to go. After completing the submission, you’ll have a practical experience to build on as you continue pursuing sync placements.
Assignment
Step 1: Select a Sync Opportunity
Start by identifying a sync opportunity that aligns well with your music. This might be a listing on a music licensing platform or a direct opportunity through a music library, or even a project you’ve identified with a music supervisor. Choose an opportunity that feels like a natural match for one of your tracks in terms of genre, mood, or overall style.
Step 2: Prepare Your Track and Metadata
Make sure your track is polished and completely ready for submission. Review the metadata—confirm that your genre, mood, tempo, and keywords are correctly tagged and that the track is easily accessible for streaming or download. High-quality, well-tagged files show professionalism and make your music more appealing to supervisors.
Step 3: Craft Your Pitch
Using the strategies from earlier lessons, write a focused pitch that highlights why your track is a great fit for this opportunity. Keep your message brief but impactful, emphasizing the qualities that make your track ideal for this project. This is a good time to refer back to your Unique Selling Point (USP) to make your pitch memorable and distinctive.
Step 4: Include Your EPK
Attach or link to your EPK to provide more context for licensing professionals. Your EPK should look clean and contain key information, like a short bio, a few sample tracks, images, notable placements, and your contact details. Check that everything is updated, easy to navigate, and represents your brand well.
Step 5: Submit Your Track
Send your pitch and track, following any submission guidelines exactly as specified. If you’re submitting through an online platform like Songtradr or Music Gateway, make sure all fields are filled in as required. If you’re sending an email to a supervisor or library, use a professional subject line, and ensure your message is polished and concise.
Assignment Summary
Once you’ve submitted your track, jot down a few notes about the experience—what worked well, any adjustments you’d like to make for next time, and anything you want to remember for future submissions. These notes will be helpful as you continue to refine your submission strategy, building on each experience to make your pitches stronger and more effective.
And that wraps up today’s lesson!
Tomorrow, we’ll review the key insights from Week 7 and look ahead to the next steps in your sync licensing journey. Great job putting everything into practice—keep going strong!
Welcome to Day 49! Today, you’ll apply what we’ve covered in Week 7 by submitting a track for a sync opportunity. This assignment will guide you through the submission process, from crafting a targeted pitch to ensuring your metadata and EPK are ready to go. After completing the submission, you’ll have a practical experience to build on as you continue pursuing sync placements.
Assignment
Step 1: Select a Sync Opportunity
Start by identifying a sync opportunity that aligns well with your music. This might be a listing on a music licensing platform or a direct opportunity through a music library, or even a project you’ve identified with a music supervisor. Choose an opportunity that feels like a natural match for one of your tracks in terms of genre, mood, or overall style.
Step 2: Prepare Your Track and Metadata
Make sure your track is polished and completely ready for submission. Review the metadata—confirm that your genre, mood, tempo, and keywords are correctly tagged and that the track is easily accessible for streaming or download. High-quality, well-tagged files show professionalism and make your music more appealing to supervisors.
Step 3: Craft Your Pitch
Using the strategies from earlier lessons, write a focused pitch that highlights why your track is a great fit for this opportunity. Keep your message brief but impactful, emphasizing the qualities that make your track ideal for this project. This is a good time to refer back to your Unique Selling Point (USP) to make your pitch memorable and distinctive.
Step 4: Include Your EPK
Attach or link to your EPK to provide more context for licensing professionals. Your EPK should look clean and contain key information, like a short bio, a few sample tracks, images, notable placements, and your contact details. Check that everything is updated, easy to navigate, and represents your brand well.
Step 5: Submit Your Track
Send your pitch and track, following any submission guidelines exactly as specified. If you’re submitting through an online platform like Songtradr or Music Gateway, make sure all fields are filled in as required. If you’re sending an email to a supervisor or library, use a professional subject line, and ensure your message is polished and concise.
Assignment Summary
Once you’ve submitted your track, jot down a few notes about the experience—what worked well, any adjustments you’d like to make for next time, and anything you want to remember for future submissions. These notes will be helpful as you continue to refine your submission strategy, building on each experience to make your pitches stronger and more effective.
And that wraps up today’s lesson!
Tomorrow, we’ll review the key insights from Week 7 and look ahead to the next steps in your sync licensing journey. Great job putting everything into practice—keep going strong!