What is sync licensing? A synchronization (sync) license is needed when music is synchronized to visual content. With a sync license, most often copyright owners are paid a one time fee so that their music can be used in a film or maybe even a commercial.

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Songwriting challenge: Object writing. Pick an object in the room and write as many details about that object as you can, using only your senses. Take this challenge to the next level by timing yourself. For instance, write as many things as you can in 2 mins! Give it a try!

What are PRO’s? A performing rights organization directs royalties from public performances of songs to the owner(s) of the music. When a song is played at the mall or a restaurant, PRO's like ASCAP or BMI ensure the person who owns the music receives the royalties.

Songwriting tip: Be YOU! No one has experienced life exactly the way you have, so take hold of what makes you, YOU. This will result in a unique songwriting experience. Be vulnerable in your songwriting, and you will be amazed by the outcome.

Songwriting challenge : Co-write! 📝This week, challenge yourself to step outside your comfort zone and find someone to co-write with! 🎵Come prepared with song ideas, either song titles, lyrical ideas or musical ideas that you may be able to expand on with your co-writer!

Since technology and streaming platforms are such a huge part of the music industry today, playlisting is very important. If your song lands on a playlist, your audience and exposure increases. This means potentially new fans, likes, and listeners!

Songwriting tip : Give yourself deadlines! 📅When you give yourself a deadline, it requires you to visualize your goal and find ways to achieve it everyday. 📌If you want to write an album, don’t just make that your goal. Give yourself a deadline to have that album written by.

Songwriting challenge : Write a song that has more than one perspective. ✌️Changing up the perspective in your song is a useful tool and also helps when writing the dreaded second verse. Instead of wondering what else to say, change the perspective. 👯Maybe write a duet!

What is a publisher? There are two parts: the creative/administrative sides. On the administrative side, publishers make sure songwriters get their royalties. On the creative side, publishers create opportunities for songwriters, like pitching their songs and setting up cowrites.

Songwriting tip : Use Pinterest to find song ideas! 💡Pinterest is full of creative content and there are tons of song ideas to be discovered. 📝Take note of words or phrases that you could use as a song title, or you might even find a great song hook.

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Who are your 3 biggest musical influences? Comment below your answer :)

In our Song Chasers community, one of our goals is to help songwriters not only find co-writes, but be invited back! Collaboration can be crucial to your career, so what kind of co-writer do you want to be?

Songwriting challenge: Set a timer for 15 minutes and create as many unique melodies as you can! Record them on your phone or another recording device!

Songwriting tip: try writing in a different genre than you normally write it! This will help strengthen your songwriting muscles! Good luck :)

Songwriting tip: Try writing using an instrument/sound you don't normally use Happy Writing :)

Songwriting challenge: -Set a timer for however long you want -Pick a topic you want to write about -Write as many lyrics as you can in that topic *focus on quantity rather than quality Happy writing :)

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