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Resource List

  • Songwriting Camps
    SongStudio Songwriting Workshop - A week-long songwriting workshop in Toronto, Canada, where participants work with experienced songwriters to develop their skills and collaborate on new songs. https://songstudio.ca/ Durango Songwriters Expo - An annual event in Santa Barbara, California, that features workshops, showcases, and networking opportunities for songwriters. https://durango-songwriters-expo.com/ Nashville Songwriting Camp - A four-day songwriting camp in Nashville, Tennessee, where participants work with professional songwriters to develop their skills and collaborate on new songs. https://www.nashvillesongwritingcamp.com/ ASCAP Foundation Songwriting Workshop - A series of songwriting workshops held in different cities across the United States that provide aspiring songwriters with the opportunity to work with experienced songwriters and music industry professionals. https://www.ascap.com/help/career-development/songwriting-workshops Berklee Songwriting Workshop - A five-day songwriting workshop at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where participants work with experienced songwriters to develop their skills and collaborate on new songs. https://summer.berklee.edu/songwriting-workshop/ Songwriting Retreat with Mary Gauthier - A four-day songwriting retreat in Nashville, Tennessee, where participants work with Grammy-nominated songwriter Mary Gauthier to develop their skills and collaborate on new songs. https://www.marygauthier.com/retreats TAXI Road Rally - An annual event in Los Angeles, California, that provides songwriters with the opportunity to attend workshops, panels, and networking events with music industry professionals. https://www.taxi.com/road-rally/ Winterfolk Songwriting Intensive - A three-day songwriting workshop in Toronto, Canada, that focuses on the craft of songwriting and includes songwriting exercises, workshops, and performances. https://www.winterfolk.com/ Songwriting With: Soldiers Retreats - A series of songwriting retreats that bring together veterans and professional songwriters to collaborate on new songs that tell their stories. https://www.songwritingwithsoldiers.org/ Rocky Mountain Song School - A week-long songwriting camp in Lyons, Colorado, that provides songwriters of all levels with the opportunity to work with experienced songwriters and collaborate on new songs. https://www.swallowhillmusic.org/rocky-mountain-song-school/ SummerSongs - A week-long songwriting camp that takes place in different locations across the United States. Participants work with experienced songwriters to develop their skills and collaborate on new songs. https://www.summersongs.com/ Songwriting University - A four-day songwriting workshop in Nashville, Tennessee, where participants work with professional songwriters to develop their skills and learn about the business side of the music industry. https://www.songwritingu.com/ Falcon Ridge Songwriting Workshop - A three-day songwriting workshop in Hillsdale, New York, that provides songwriters with the opportunity to work with experienced songwriters and perform their songs for an audience. https://falconridgefolk.com/songwriting-workshop/ Durango Songwriters Film & TV Expo - A songwriting event that focuses on music for film and television. The event features workshops, panels, and networking opportunities for songwriters looking to break into the film and TV industry. https://durango-songwriters-expo.com/film-tv-expo/ Songwriting at Sundance - A four-day songwriting retreat in Park City, Utah, in conjunction with the Sundance Film Festival. Participants work with experienced songwriters to develop
  • Sync
    Sync Licensing 101 by Musician on a Mission - A free online course that teaches musicians the basics of sync licensing and how to get their music placed in film, TV, advertising, and video games. https://www.musicianonamission.com/sync-licensing-101/ Sync Licensing for Film and TV by Berklee Online - A six-week online course that covers the basics of sync licensing, music supervision, and the business of music in film and TV. https://online.berklee.edu/courses/sync-licensing-for-film-and-tv Sync Songwriter - A website and podcast that offers resources and advice for songwriters looking to get their music placed in film, TV, and advertising. https://www.syncsongwriter.com/ Sync Licensing Blog by Songtradr - A blog that offers tips and advice for musicians on how to get their music placed in film, TV, advertising, and video games. https://themusicsolution.songtradr.com/ The Sync Report by SynchTank - A monthly newsletter that offers insights and analysis on the latest trends and developments in sync licensing. https://www.synchtank.com/synchblog/ Music Licensing Opportunities by TAXI - An online service that connects musicians with opportunities for sync licensing in film, TV, advertising, and video games. TAXI also offers educational resources and feedback on song submissions. https://www.taxi.com/ Sync Summit - A series of conferences and webinars that bring together music supervisors, licensing executives, and musicians to discuss the latest trends and developments in sync licensing. https://syncsummit.com/ How to License Your Music by TuneCore - An e-book that offers tips and advice for musicians on how to get their music placed in film, TV, advertising, and video games. https://www.tunecore.com/guides/licensing-your-music Sync Licensing by Songtrust - A guide that offers an overview of the sync licensing process, including how to find opportunities, how to negotiate deals, and how to collect royalties. https://blog.songtrust.com/sync-licensing Sync Licensing by ASCAP - An online guide that covers the basics of sync licensing and offers advice for musicians on how to get their music placed in film, TV, advertising, and video games. https://www.ascap.com/help/music-business-101/sync-licensing YouTube videos: How to License Your Music for Film and TV by Sync My Music - This video covers the basics of sync licensing and provides tips on how to get your music placed in film and TV. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mOiHxOzOJk) Music Licensing 101: How to Make Money Licensing Your Music by Adam Ivy - This video offers an overview of the music licensing industry and provides advice for musicians looking to license their music. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwC7sVKjKt0) Sync Licensing 101 for Musicians by Indiepreneur - This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to get your music licensed for film, TV, and advertising. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JcZHuGqZ98) How to Make Money with Sync Licensing for Your Music by CD Baby - This video offers tips on how to increase your chances of getting your music placed in film, TV, advertising, and video games. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr7JH9GZ-VY) Music Licensing: How to Get Your Music Placed in TV & Film by DistroKid - This video provides an overview of the sync licensing process and offers advice for musicians on how to get their music placed in TV and film. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gupVOV7ZnY) Podcasts: The Sync My Music Podcast - A podcast that provides education and insights on sync licensing, featuring interviews with music supervisors, licensing executives, and musicians. (https://syncmymusic.libsyn.com/) The Music-licensing Podcast - A podcast that covers the basics of music licensing and provides tips and advice for musicians looking to get their music licensed. (https://www.musiclicensingpodcast.com/) The Sync Exchange Podcast - A podcast that features interviews with music supervisors and provides insights into the sync licensing industry. (https://www.thesyncexchange.com/podcast) The License Lab Podcast - A podcast that provides education and insights on sync licensing, featuring interviews with music supervisors, licensing executives, and musicians. (https://www.licenselab.com/podcast) The Modern Musician Podcast - A podcast that covers various aspects of the music industry, including sync licensing, featuring interviews with musicians and industry professionals. (https://www.themodernmusician.com/podcast)
  • Production
    Online Courses: Production Music Live - Offers a wide range of online courses covering music production, sound design, mixing and mastering, as well as specific courses for genres like techno and house. (https://www.productionmusiclive.com/) Berklee Online - Berklee College of Music's online learning platform offers courses in music production, music business, songwriting, and more. (https://online.berklee.edu/) Sonic Academy - Offers a wide range of online courses covering music production, sound design, mixing and mastering, and more, as well as software-specific courses for popular DAWs like Ableton Live and FL Studio. (https://www.sonicacademy.com/) YouTube Channels: Andrew Huang - A popular YouTube channel featuring music production tutorials, reviews of gear and software, and creative challenges. (https://www.youtube.com/andrewhuang) In The Mix - A YouTube channel focused on music production tutorials, with a focus on mixing and mastering techniques. (https://www.youtube.com/inthemix) Podcasts: The Mastering Show - A podcast focused on the art and science of audio mastering, with episodes covering topics like loudness, EQ, compression, and more. (https://themasteringshow.com/) The EDM Prodcast - A podcast featuring interviews with electronic dance music producers, covering topics like workflow, creativity, and marketing. (https://www.edmprod.com/edm-prodcast/) Song Exploder - While not strictly a music production education resource, Song Exploder offers fascinating deep-dives into the making of specific songs by artists from a variety of genres. (https://songexploder.net/) Online Communities: r/edmproduction - A subreddit focused on electronic dance music production, featuring discussions on techniques, software, and hardware, as well as feedback and collaboration opportunities. (https://www.reddit.com/r/edmproduction/) KVR Audio - A massive online community focused on music technology, featuring forums for discussing software and hardware, news and reviews, and a massive plugin database. (https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/)
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