CON, Kickback, and AudioMicro - OH MY!

I'm of the opinion that you shouldn't make mindless posts that have no bearing on anything relevant. You should genuinely have something to say. I'm happy to say this is one of those times. I have quite a few things to announce, all of them good.

1. CON

I had the great privilege of composing the score for episodes 3-6 of the upcoming TV/web series, CON. CON is a dramatic TV miniseries that follows two con artists: Iris (Nicole Dambro), a fast-talking lone wolf, and Jonah (Joey Livingston), the idealistic architect. They team up in order to pull off their respective long cons — unless they betray each other first. This is my second collaboration with the show's creator, Amy Suto, a talented colleague and fantastic friend.

The show is set to air later this month. Be sure to like CON on Facebook and follow them on Twitter for more updates as we get closer to the premiere date. You can also visit their website at any time for further details.

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2. Teaming Up With Kickback

I'm happy to announce that I have partnered up with Kickback, a YouTube network. This is good news for you if you are a Kickback partner! All Kickback partners will have access to my music for FREE (yes, you read that correctly) and EXCLUSIVE custom music (by request) on a case-by-case basis. You will be able to monetize your YouTube videos that have my music in them, never fear! I have great respect for the YouTube community, and I understand that it's becoming increasingly difficult to include good, fun music in videos, so that's why I want to help. Kickback is working diligently to create their music library (through the Dashboard), so my music will be available to you very soon. More updates to come!!!!

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3. My Music is Now Available on AudioMicro

When it comes to my music, I don't want to leave anybody out in the cold. I want my music to be available to as many people as possible. As such, I am now selling my music on AudioMicro, in addition to Bandcamp.

You're probably wondering how this affects you at all. After seeing prices on Bandcamp, you might also be wanting to know why you should bother buying my music on AudioMicro when the former is so much cheaper.

Bear with me as I explain.

As of late, I've been trying to find a stock music site that works with PRO members (PRO stands for "Performing Rights Organization"). As many of you know, I'm a member of Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI). BMI, like many other PROs, collects royalties on behalf of artists and publishers (it's considerably more complicated than that, but we'd be here forever if I were to try and explain it in more detail). That said, many royalty-free stock music libraries (not surprisingly) shy away from artists and tracks affiliated with PROs because, you know, royalties. AudioMicro actually works with PRO members, and this is a fact I couldn't ignore.

I should also mention that I'm a college student. A poor college student. Come to think of it, the phrase "poor college student" seems redundant, to say the least, but I digress. I acknowledge that AudioMicro is significantly more expensive than what you'll find on Bandcamp; I also acknowledge that people will likely use my music in contexts that have the potential to generate a lot of money or influence. I feel selling on Bandcamp only would undervalue my work, considering the amount of aforementioned potential there is. I'm not trying to be greedy, but I need to price my work accordingly for different uses. This is probably a big blob of text (and I'll probably edit it later), but I hope I've made my meaning at least somewhat clear.

Long story short (too late): the PRO-friendly nature of AudioMicro and need to generate a decent income prompted my decision to start selling there. So here's my new policy....

If you're using my music for a school project or your own personal enjoyment/use (i.e. on your iPod or something), then by all means make the purchase on Bandcamp.

If you're using my music for any of the following (including, but not limited to):

YouTube videos
Commercials
Short Films
Web Series
Streaming

....then you should make the purchase on AudioMicro. I have ways of finding out where the purchase is made, so please; all I ask is that you remain honest. If you're unsure where your particular situation falls, or if you run into difficult circumstances, I only request that you send me an email (or message me through the contact form). I'm always here to help.

AudioMicro does have business deals with organizations/businesses like Freedom, another YouTube network. In situations like these, you may find that you can acquire the music at no cost to you.

On occasion, you may receive a Content ID notice if AudioMicro music is used in your YouTube video. YOU'RE OKAY -- YOU'VE DONE NOTHING WRONG. In your appeal to YouTube, simply indicate that you've purchased the license and have the right to use the music. If you continue to run into difficulties, let me know, and I'll see to it that the issue is rectified.