Does anyone know if there are videos for making music cues? I'm still new to producing, and I want to start creating music for movies and TV. Also, how do I know what they are looking for? Is there a website with updates on information about what kind of music they are looking for?

Another one worth everyone's attention. This isn't an AI story or a copyright battle. It's a reminder that the music business still runs on one thing above everything else: trust. - 📍 SIGNAL A former Nike employee who managed music licensing, along with an outside music licensing consultant, has been charged over an alleged $1 million kickback scheme involving music licensing work for the company. Here's what prosecutors say happened in simple terms: Nike hired the consultant to help secure music for advertising campaigns and other creative projects. According to the indictment, the consultant allegedly submitted invoices charging Nike more than the actual cost of the music licensing work. Prosecutors allege the former Nike employee approved those inflated invoices even though they knew the costs had been artificially increased. After Nike paid those invoices, investigators say part of the extra money was secretly routed through another company and eventually paid back to the former Nike employee and the consultant as kickbacks. In other words, Nike believed it was paying legitimate business expenses, while prosecutors allege a portion of that money was quietly diverted into the defendants' own pockets. If proven in court, this wasn't simply accounting fraud. It allegedly exploited the trust built into the music licensing process, where companies rely on internal decision-makers and outside vendors to act honestly. For creators, this story isn't about AI or copyright. It's about one of the most valuable currencies in this business: Trust. - 📂 PATTERN Every successful licensing relationship is built on trust. Brands trust music supervisors. Music supervisors trust vendors. Vendors trust composers. Composers trust collaborators. When someone inside that chain allegedly abuses their position, the damage extends well beyond one company. Cases like this often lead to tighter approval processes, additional compliance requirements, more procurement oversight, and increased scrutiny for every legitimate vendor trying to build relationships.

What’s good everyone!? Hope y’all are well. Just following up from our live listening session last night, and our discussion following the reviews. Almost everyone always has a question or two and more often than not, some people have the same questions. And on top of that some people hear questions that they didn’t even think to ask yet. For example @Ron Irizarry brought up a question on re-titles last night that I never thought to ask about. I learned so much from him asking that question! And that is a situation that hasn’t come up for me before so I wouldn’t even think to ask about it. But all of this to say, y’all don’t have to wait to ask questions in the reviews or PTN calls. We are a community of creators looking to improve our game and move better in the industry. We are here to learn and grow with each other. So by all means, post your questions in the group. Post and Celebrate your wins. Post about a roadblock you’re hitting. We all have most likely been there a time or two and are here to help each other. Thanks to everyone that came to the live review last night and to everyone here. Appreciate y’all! As @Steve Mochel says, Thanks for coming to my TED talk lol

I would love to start pitching my own music to people. How would I approach someone about this kind of music. Should I be working on something a bit more upbeat. Also asking for feedback on the song if possible! Thank you!

So we are pivoting from the trailer world and stepping into something interesting. BRIEF OVERVIEW Following last month’s Trailer Night with special guest Brandon Lau, we are shifting lanes entirely this month. This Brief Room focuses on restraint, emotional pacing, dialogue support, and cinematic storytelling built for streaming drama and prestige television. This is not about giant impacts or trailer drops. This is about emotional control. AND TO MODEL REAL WORLD TIME GAPS - The 2 weeks of creation time is Ideal, and plenty of more time than we often get when we get an opportunity! SO EXTRA PRESSURE TESTING IS NICE.. and WILL RAMP UP as we get better!! - PROJECT: “THE PHONE CALL” FORMAT: Streaming Drama Series TYPE: Emotional Underscore / Prestige TV SCENE CONTEXT A character receives a late-night phone call that changes the direction of their life. The audience does not yet know if the news is: • devastating • hopeful • dangerous • life-changing SO: The cue should support uncertainty while evolving emotionally over time. The music must feel connected to picture and respectful to dialogue. CREATIVE TARGET Along with the info above, we are also looking for cues that will also support the show. So cues that feel: • cinematic • human • restrained • emotionally intelligent • modern • visually supportive Think:• HBO• Netflix Drama• A24• Slow emotional reveals• Internal conflict• Quiet tension AVOID Please avoid:• trailer impacts• giant drums• EDM structures• overly busy melodies• excessive layering• hard transitions• cues that overpower dialogue The cue should feel like it belongs underneath a scene, not in front of it. STRUCTURE NOTES Your cue should include:• a clear emotional beginning• development over time• breathing room• dynamic movement• a purposeful ending or sting Even subtle evolution matters. -- ******* YOU WILL FIND THE BRIEF ATTACHED TO THIS POST **** ----- - CATEGORY OPTIONS Choose ONE category for your submission: • Emotional