Michael Gallant wrote an in-depth piece for the Echoes Blog about the craft and industry of composing music specifically for TV, advertising, film, etc. If you have any interest in earning money from sync licensing and jingle-writing, this article is a good place to start. Learn about:
* the current state of the jingle business.
* how to collaborate professional and creatively with a director/producer.
* how to avoid copying other people’s work.
* how to promote your jingle-writing skills.
Here’s a free opportunity for all you home recorders in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Make your best acoustic mix and send it in!
http://www.chevysonicsounds.com/
Chevy invites independent singer-songwriters from North Texas to enter to win an awesome new acoustic-electric guitar from Taylor Guitars, and a chance at playing live at The Loft Dallas on December 13, 2011. Five lucky musicians will get a shot at playing time, prizes and more, so submit your recordings or videos of yourself to enter the Chevy Sonic Sounds Contest!
