I would be really interested in how you guys normally compose a new Track. Do you normally Play all the parts in with the MIDI Keyboard or are you more of a „putting the notes in“ kind of person :D ? If you are playing all the parts in , how do you keep track of the Chord progression (making sure the notes fit into the current chord) ? I normally put the notes in with the mouse but really am trying to get better at the keyboard , as I think this would be a good boost to my productivity if I could play the parts in efficiently.

One of the main reasons composers struggle to get consistent work is they try to do too much. Too many styles on their demo reel, too much information, too many industries they want to get in, too many projects, too high expectations, not enough patience to follow a goal... I see this pattern everywhere: The composer who showcases orchestral, electronic, folk, and jazz on the same demo reel. The one applying to film, games, commercials, and podcasts all at once. The perfectionist spending months tweaking one track instead of building relationships. Here's what happens when you try to do everything: Your demo reel confuses instead of convinces. Music supervisors cannot figure out what you actually do. Your networking becomes scattered. You are talking to everyone but connecting with no one. Your applications disappear into the void because you sound like everyone else trying to "do it all." The composers who get consistent work do the opposite. They pick ONE primary focus and become known for it. Horror film scoring. Retro synthwave for indie games. Corporate explainer videos. They build demo reels that tell a clear story: "This is who I am and these are the benefits I bring to the table." They network with intention, targeting the specific people who need their specific sound. This does not mean limiting your creativity. It means channeling it strategically. You can always expand later, but first you need to be known for something. The brutal truth? Every hour you spend trying to appeal to everyone is an hour not spent becoming essential to someone. The market does not need another composer who "does everything." It needs THE composer who does exactly what they need, better than anyone else. What's your primary focus going to be? Drop a comment below and let's help you get crystal clear on your lane.

Recent industry reports show encouraging news for composers and songwriters in terms of royalty collections. France’s performing rights organization SACEM reported it distributed €1.379 billion to authors, composers, and publishers for 2024 – a 12% increase over the previous year. This growth was driven largely by booming international collections (up 15% YoY), especially from digital music platforms and social media usage of music. The trend isn’t isolated to France; in the U.S., ASCAP saw its revenues grow 5.7% in 2024, reaching a record $1.835 billion, while Germany’s GEMA reported a 4.7% rise to €1.133 billion. These gains reflect the expanding global reach of music streaming, video games, and online content – more platforms and territories are licensing music, which translates into higher royalty payouts to those who create and publish the music. Source: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/sacems-payouts-to-composers-and-publishers-rose-12-to-nearly-1-5bn-in-2024-on-strong-collections-outside-france/#:~:text=in%202023

Here's Mr. Beato's most recent video. Check it out if you haven't. My question is, If I were to generate a song with AI, but then recreate it in my DAW note for note, who owns the rights to it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSswFa8Ta1k

Hey everyone, I hope I'm not the only one who often doubts whether they have their own style. People always talk about the importance of standing out and having a "unique voice" as a composer. How do you deal with it when you listen to music by other composers and producers in your field and think, "Oh well, my music isn’t special, it doesn’t have an exciting twist, or bring anything new to the table"? Sometimes, I catch myself feeling demotivated because of that. I’d love to hear your thoughts on how you approach this!