On this week's 52 Cues check-in, I answer the question, "what the one thing I wish I'd known about having a career in music?" Then I unpack a brooding light tension cue from Week 30!

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https://youtu.be/-DGiILHMbZI

00:00 - Welcome and Intro
01:35 - What the's one thing I wish I'd known about a career in music?
14:23 - Cue Breakdown
33:11 - Outro & Patreon Information

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On this week's 52 Cues check-in, I answer the question, "what the one thing I wish I'd known about having a career in music?" Then I unpack a brooding light tension cue from Week 30! (And yes, that's me at 4 or 5 years old in the thumbnail!)

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

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00:00 - Welcome and Intro
01:35 - What the's one thing I wish I'd known about a career in music?
14:23 - Cue Breakdown
33:11 - 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!

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On my week 29 vlog check in, I discuss what to do with unused/unpublished cues, and I unpack a hip-hop tension cue from a recent livestream.

Watch this episode on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M8dQo0H9qQ

00:00 - Welcome and Intro
01:40 - What should you do with unused, unpublished cues?
09:24 - Cue Breakdown
26:10 - Outro & Patreon Information

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Get critiques on your cues and book online lessons with Dave:
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#productionmusic #podcast

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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!

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On this week’s 52 Cues Check-In, I discuss which is the best mouse for use in the DAW. Then we look at an urban contemporary hip-hop cue from Week 28.

Watch this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/9H9yl2x0MY8

00:00 - Intro & Welcome
01:46 - Why the Mouse is Important for Music Production
03:24 - The Standard Mouse and Trackpad
06:39 - Logitech G600 Gaming Mouse
10:27 - Kensington Expert Wireless Trackball Mouse
14:18 - Cue Breakdown
25:14 - Outro & Patreon Information

Logitech G600 MMO Mouse
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Kensington Expert Wireless Trackball Mouse
https://amzn.to/373B5Ih

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#productionmusic #podcast

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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!

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On this week’s 52 Cues Check-In, I discuss imposter syndrome and why it might not be a bad thing! Plus, we look at the EDM cue that sent me on a spiral of self-doubt.

Watch this episode on YouTube!
https://youtu.be/IpLJ0VsuIcE

00:00 - Intro and Welcome
01:31 - My run in with imposter syndrome this week!
14:52 - Cue Breakdown
32:18 - Outro & Patreon Information

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#productionmusic #podcast

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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!

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I talk all about buttons and cue endings on today's 52 Cues vlog check in. Plus, I unpack my recent lo-fi (ish) hip hop cue!

Watch this episode on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tiu16R1aciQ

00:00 - Intro
01:38 - Let's Talk About Buttons!
10:43 - Cue Breakdown
24:31 - Outro & Patreon Information

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#productionmusic #podcast

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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!

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I talk all about drum programming on this week’s 52 Cues Check-In and three ways you can make your MIDI drums sound as realistic as possible. Plus, I take a close-up look at the drum programming on a recent rock cue.

Watch this episode on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ACZ7Ixt4aY

00:00 - Intro
01:52 - About Drum Programming
03:15 - Drummers Don't Have 8 Arms
07:37 - Work Your Velocities
11:50 - Simpler Is Better
15:26 - Cue Breakdown
34:20 - Outro & Patreon Information

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#productionmusic #podcast

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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 discuss how to handle rejection, avoid feeling like a failure, and overcome that dreaded imposter syndrome. Plus, we take a look at my rejected pop/EDM/hip-hop cue!

Watch this episode on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5974lbJJ-x8

00:00 - Intro
02:12 - Dealing with Rejection & Imposter Syndrome
13:48 - Cue Breakdown
28:22 - Outro & Patreon Information

Join the 52 Cues Community!
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Get critiques on your cues and book online lessons with Dave:
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#productionmusic #podcast

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!

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On this week’s 52 Cues Check-In, I discuss what style of library music you should be focusing on and which sells best. Plus I talk about my latest intrigue tension cue, "Cat Burglar."

Watch this episode on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Hp8sp6Qzrk

00:00 - Intro
01:35 - What style of library music should you focus on?
11:12 - Cue Breakdown
23:22 - Outro

Join the 52 Cues Community!
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#productionmusic #podcast

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!

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On this week’s 52 Cues Check-In, I talk about  how you can stop procrastinating and get back to composing. Plus I talk about the ins and outs of a recent ominous tension cue.

Watch this episode on YT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJt808Jlzf4

00:00 - Intro
02:39 - Vlog - Overcoming Procrastination
14:08 - Cue Breakdown
26:48 - Outro & Patreon Information

Join the 52 Cues Community!
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#productionmusic #podcast

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!