It’s a supersized vlog check-in for Week 36 as I unpack, line-by-line, the Work-For-Hire and  Co-Writer contracts I use for my cues. Plus, I go over a recent Donnie Wayne Smith rock collaboration cue, "Sturm Und Drang."

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https://youtu.be/hbrkAMcx6W8

00:00 - Intro
01:48 - Why Use Contracts?
03:22 - Work-For-Hire Contract
13:46 - Co-Writer Contract
25:37 - Cue Breakdown
37:12 - Outro & Patreon Information

Work-For-Hire Contract:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AKSvhHMjaOBAK-KFROgepkT0mekIbL30cmdKpL1Es4M

Co-Writer Contract:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lk0qkyQTULV0ZkgllmaJAUzqi1NSh4spbaQA5WJXI3o

Note: These documents are provided as a courtesy and for demonstration purposes only. This is not intended to provide legal advice, and Dave Kropf and/or 52 Cues cannot be held liable for your usage of this document. It is strongly recommended you seek legal counsel before entering into any contractual agreement. 

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On my Week 35 vlog check-in, I answer a viewer question about how to best go about finding the sounds you need for your cues. Then I unpack another intrigue tension cue written during last week’s preview music production livestream.

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https://youtu.be/xgpLKaJzy_Q

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As production music composers, we're often forced to wear many hats. On my Week 34 vlog check-in, I discuss all of the various aspects of this career that have little to do with actual composition. Then I discuss a recent cue written in 7/4 which utilizes several sounds from the new Albion Solstice library from Spitfire Audio.

Watch this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/qn-LmEJTBb8

00:00 - Intro
02:03 - Production music composers wear many hats!
15:25 - Cue Breakdown
32:51 - Outro & Patreon Information

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Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues
 

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!

As production music composers, we're often forced to wear many hats. On my Week 34 vlog check-in, I discuss all of the various aspects of this career that have little to do with actual composition. Then I discuss a recent cue written in 7/4 which utilizes several sounds from the new Albion Solstice library from Spitfire Audio.

Watch this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/qn-LmEJTBb8

00:00 - Intro
02:03 - Production music composers wear many hats!
15:25 - Cue Breakdown
32:51 - Outro & Patreon Information

Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.

Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!

Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues
 

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!

On my Week 33 vlog check-in, I share a story of having to disappoint a client but still deciding that being honest is the best way to maintain the professional relationship. Plus I unpack an intrigue tension cue written in the past week!

Watch this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/pV4ctDGBFGU

00:00 - Intro
04:04 - Honesty is still the best policy!
18:17 - Cue Breakdown
33:26 - Outro & Patreon Information

Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.

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Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues
 

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!

On my Week 33 vlog check-in, I share a story of having to disappoint a client but still deciding that being honest is the best way to maintain the professional relationship. Plus I unpack an intrigue tension cue written in the past week!

Watch this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/pV4ctDGBFGU

00:00 - Intro
04:04 - Honesty is still the best policy!
18:17 - Cue Breakdown
33:26 - Outro & Patreon Information

Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.

Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!

Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues
 

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!

On this week's check in, I talk about sustainable creativity and where most of my ideas come from. Plus, I unpack a drumline-infused high energy hip-hop cue which was inspired by the strangest of places!

Watch this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/J-WpcOZ5ZYQ

“My Own Drum” (Remix) Music & Lyric Video ft. Missy Elliott | Vivo | Netflix Futures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRZvsm-SYYk

00:00 - Intro
01:46 - Where do I get my ideas?
12:24 - Cue Breakdown
31:34 - Outro & Patreon Information

Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.

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Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues
 

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!

On this week's check in, I talk about sustainable creativity and where most of my ideas come from. Plus, I unpack a drumline-infused high energy hip-hop cue which was inspired by the strangest of places!

Watch this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/J-WpcOZ5ZYQ

“My Own Drum” (Remix) Music & Lyric Video ft. Missy Elliott | Vivo | Netflix Futures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRZvsm-SYYk

00:00 - Intro
01:46 - Where do I get my ideas?
12:24 - Cue Breakdown
31:34 - Outro & Patreon Information

Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.

Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!

Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues
 

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!

On this week's 52 Cues check-in, I talk about how I use templates to streamline my composing process, plus I unpack a cue featuring all Omnisphere sounds chosen at random!

Watch this video on YouTube
https://youtu.be/k-IxmnQIsUY

My Logic Pro X Template
https://bit.ly/dklpxtemplate

00:00 - Intro
01:59 - About Using Templates
07:26 - My Template
16:21 - Cue Breakdown
30:22 - Outro & Patreon Information

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Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.

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Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues
 

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!

On this week's 52 Cues check-in, I talk about how I use templates to streamline my composing process, plus I unpack a cue featuring all Omnisphere sounds chosen at random!

Watch this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/k-IxmnQIsUY

My Logic Pro X Template
https://bit.ly/dklpxtemplate

00:00 - Intro
01:59 - About Using Templates
07:26 - My Template
16:21 - Cue Breakdown
30:22 - Outro & Patreon Information

Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.

Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!

Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues
 

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!