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  • In this episode, community mentor Jeff Hargrove explains why a simple piano sketch can make writing cues easier before production takes over.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xXiCWzwo3TU

    Be sure to join us for Jeff's free Sketch to Screen Workshop, July 13 at 4p ET!
    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-screen-with-jeff-hargrove

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode, Dave and community mentor Jeff LaPlante share their most-used instruments, tools, plugins, and effects to help production music composers build a dependable toolkit without wasting money on plugins you might not really need.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_pIAgPHp760

    PLUGINS, SOUNDS, AND LIBRARIES DISCUSSED

    SOUNDS AND LIBRARIES

    Omnisphere
    https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere

    The Unfinished Omnisphere Soundsets
    https://www.theunfinished.co.uk/store/

    Splice
    https://splice.com

    Serato Sample
    https://serato.com/sample

    The Fame Series: Modern Pop
    https://www.ilio.com/the-fame-series-modern-pop

    ProjectSAM Symphobia
    https://projectsam.com/libraries/symphobia

    Native Instruments Komplete
    https://www.native-instruments.com/en/catalog/komplete/

    EFFECTS

    Melodyne
    https://www.celemony.com/en/melodyne

    Logic Pro Sample Delay
    https://support.apple.com/guide/logicpro/sample-delay-controls-lgcef18b8738/mac

    Logic Pro Stereo Delay
    https://support.apple.com/guide/logicpro/stereo-delay-controls-lgcef18b892f/mac

    Logic Pro Compressor
    https://support.apple.com/guide/logicpro/compressor-overview-lgcead9636ef/mac

    Fender Studio Pro X-Trem
    https://www.fender.com/products/fender-studio-pro

    HONORABLE MENTIONS

    Vienna Synchron Stage Reverb
    https://www.vsl.co.at/products/software/synchron-stage-reverb

    Waves TrueVerb
    https://www.waves.com/plugins/trueverb

    Soundtoys Little AlterBoy
    https://www.soundtoys.com/product/little-alterboy/

    Soundtoys MicroShift
    https://www.soundtoys.com/product/microshift/

    The God Particle
    https://cradle.app/products/the-god-particle

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

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  • In this episode, Philip Johnston returns to explain how Orchestration Recipes makes complex concepts more practical, what Volume 6 brings to everyday orchestral writing, and where AI may fit into the future of composition and virtual performance.

    Orchestration Recipes Vol. 6 is out now!
    https://orchestrationrecipes.com

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode Dave and community mentor Jeff LaPlante break down production music deliverables, including mixes, stems, cutdowns, file naming, metadata, loudness, and the common mistakes that can make an accepted cue harder for libraries and editors to use.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yIXUIyolKRk

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode, Dave answers your production music questions including generative AI, following up with libraries, pitching albums professionally, recovering exclusive cues, building a sustainable sync catalog, and why the tools you use matter when revisions and deliverables are part of the job.

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode, Dave pulls back the curtain on 52 Cues with a look inside a cue breakdown, showing how composition, structure, arrangement, and production choices all work together in a finished cue.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YfOLFtiPIig

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode, Dave and Jeff discuss whether loops and samples are lazy, how samples can be transformed into original production music cues, and why legal usage still doesn’t always protect you from Content ID headaches or library concerns.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PFoHpTAsHbo

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode Chuck Henry, founder and CEO of 10 West Music, shares brutally honest advice for production music composers on pitching libraries, preparing clean deliverables, avoiding lazy loop usage, and writing cues that actually serve editors and supervisors.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4m7ZUa0aPaw

    Links:

    https://10westmusic.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-henry-22a1bb8/

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode, Dave and community mentor Greg Fellman share five practical networking tips for production music composers, from building real relationships to following up and being ready when opportunities show up.

    Denver Composers Collective - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1433710441750662

    Sync Meetup Austin - https://www.facebook.com/syncatx

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MAHozCY7fRk

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode, I’m joined by composer, library owner, and PMA vice chair Alan Lazar to talk about ethical AI, production music submissions, and whether tools like TrackTrove.ai can help human composers get their cues heard.

    https://tracktrove.ai
    https://alanlazar.com

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FatgvGSr9_s

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode, Dave is joined by 52 Cues mentor Mary Shaw to talk about building a “second brain” for composers, getting ideas and tasks out of your head, and creating systems that help future-you stay focused, organized, and more productive.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z9xOGoM7CnQ

    Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte: https://amzn.to/42GFZEg

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode, Dave and Jeff LaPlante talk about the non-musical skills that can make a huge difference in the sync business.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7ARhc9dohm4

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode, Dave is joined by Jesse Carrigan to talk about Cuemonic, the metadata tool he’s building for composers and publishers, and why this unglamorous part of the business matters more than most of us realize.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lRdh5l8OhxM

    https://cuemonic.com

    Use code 52CUESPOD and get 1 month free each year you stay subscribed to Cuemonic, which means 12 months for the price of 11.

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode, Dave sits down with Warner Chappell Production Music’s Dave Milne to talk about what libraries really look for in composers, how the production pipeline works behind the scenes, and what it takes to turn great cues into truly usable, professional music for clients.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PvFd3b2yT78

    https://www.davemilnemusic.com
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8687247
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-milne-music
    https://www.keenwidget.com

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode, I’m talking with Timothy Andrew Edwards and Tim Mosher about how they landed the music for Nate Bargatze’s Greatest Average American and what it really takes to score a network game show.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dP71SNhtENo

    Greatest Average American on ABC: https://abc.com/show/a0f061ad-bc3e-49f4-926f-40f80f8c7090

    Evil Genius: https://www.facebook.com/groups/877961207308818

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode Dave is joined by Steven McDonald to talk about how he went from posting music on YouTube to landing major placements, why he writes fast and doesn’t throw ideas away, and the honest truth about the freedom, pressure, and discipline it takes to make this work for real.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WqfsFl0hLrY

    https://www.stevenmcdonaldmusic.com/music

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode, Dave and Jeff LaPlante share some of the biggest sync mistakes they’ve made, from technical blunders and bad deals to mindset traps and missed opportunities.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iR7q0SAklBQ

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode, Dave is joined by community ambassador and drum educator Michael Reschke to break down the biggest mistakes non-drummers make when programming drums.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qMSUlzL6iZA

    Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelreschke1

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode, Dave and Jeff break down practical strategies for finding new production music libraries, building relationships, and pitching in a way that gets you taken seriously in the sync industry.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kMeLqJJlOYI

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

  • In this episode I review cues from the 52 Cues Community!

    Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/1hgYh8PZaRg

    What if you could turn a simple piano sketch into a cue that's ready for production music libraries, trailers, promos, and television placements?

    In this free workshop, we'll pull back the curtain on my composition workflow that’s helped me become successful as a production music composer.

    Join us Monday, July 13 @ 4p ET

    https://my.52cues.com/events/from-sketch-to-

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!