Al W On The Trackz

1 week ago

Thanks for letting me know that. My goal is to find prospects looking for music/beats as well as sync licensing opportunities. I hope to be able to turn it into a flourishing work from home business.

Rebeccah M/ SEO SPECIALIST & SYNC LICENSINGING

1 week ago

Hey Ai,

I like the direction you're thinking in, especially the focus on both direct clients and sync. That combination, when structured properly, can absolutely turn into a solid work-from-home business.
That said, what I've seen over time is that most artists approach those two paths in a way that keeps them busy... but not necessarily profitable. There's usually a gap between having the music and being positioned where the right opportunities actually find you.
Out of curiosity....have you already started putting your catalog in front of licensing platforms or potential buyers, or are you still in the building phase?

Al W On The Trackz

1 week ago

Thanks Rebecca! I've sold beats online and I've tried MusicGateway and a host of other sync sites and I've sold beats on the street level. That's probably the easiest transaction but minimal credit and minimal royalties.

Al W On The Trackz

1 week ago

Are you connected to the industry?

Rebeccah M/ SEO SPECIALIST & SYNC LICENSINGING

1 week ago

Hey Al, That's solid you've already seen both sides, quick sales vs. long-term value. Most artists never get that far.
To your question, I'm not positioned as a middleman. I focus on making sure your catalog is structured and presented in a way that actually attracts higher level licensing opportunities, not just one off transactions. Because the truth is, access means very little if the catalog isn't positioned to compete.
Quick question ? if a film or TV opportunity came your way today, do you feel your catalog is fully ready for that level?
If you're open to it, we can take a closer look and see where things might be leaving value on the table.

Cheers,
Rebecca

Al W On The Trackz

1 week ago

If a film or tv opportunity came my way today, I have confidence that my catalog would seize opportunities if they are willing to overlook they haven't been mastered mixed. I have pop, rock, r&b/soul, trap, contemporary jazz and some edm in the making. Yes, if diversity is something that will be the main course of their decision making along with quality production that creates visual appeal, I'm very ready.

Rebeccah M/ SEO SPECIALIST & SYNC LICENSINGING

1 week ago

I respect the confidence, and the diversity in your catalog is definitely a strong asset.
That said, in sync, readiness isn't really judged by range alone... it comes down to how tight and aligned the catalog is to what supervisors are actually searching for. Things like mix/master, metadata, and presentation tend to be the first filters, not the last. A lot of solid catalogs get passed on, not because the music isn't good, but because it's not packaged to compete at that level.
If you're serious about stepping into higher value placements, we can take a focused look at your setup and see where you might be getting overlooked.
Would you be open to a quick review?

Al W On The Trackz

1 week ago

I appreciate your expertise.
Is this a feee service?

Rebeccah M/ SEO SPECIALIST & SYNC LICENSINGING

1 week ago

No, it's not a free service. I work privately with a small number of artists and keep things very hands on, so I'm pretty selective about who I take on.
That said, before anything serious, I usually start with a brief review to see if there's a real fit and if there's enough untapped potential to justify working together.
If it makes sense on both sides, I'll walk you through what that would look like.

Would you like me to take a quick look at your catalog?

Al W On The Trackz

1 week ago

You're not telling me your service fee.

Al W On The Trackz

1 week ago

Besides, the money that I make will be going towards mastering services to commercialize my music more for future releases and pitches.

Rebeccah M/ SEO SPECIALIST & SYNC LICENSINGING

1 week ago

I get that mastering is important.
At the same time, a lot of well mastered tracks still don't land placements because they're not positioned the right way for licensing.
On pricing, I don't give a fixed fee upfront since it depends on how your catalog is set up and what's actually needed.
That's why I start with a quick review first, to see if there's real potential before suggesting anything.
If you're open to it, send me a link to your catalog.

Also, it might be easier to continue this over Gmail, feel free to share your email, or I can send you mine.
rebeccadigital03@gmail.com

Al W On The Trackz

1 week ago

Thanks on the advice! I'll pass for right now

Rebeccah M/ SEO SPECIALIST & SYNC LICENSINGING

7 days ago

No worries at all I respect that.
Just to leave you with this... most artists don't miss opportunities because of talent, it's usually timing and positioning. When those align, things tend to move a lot quicker. If things shift on your end or you decide to take a more structured approach, feel free to reach out.
Wishing you the best with everything you're building.

Al W On The Trackz

1 week ago

Can you share some references to your work? People who got placements through you?

Steven B

1 week ago

Hey, that's a fair question, I get that a lot.

Most of the artists I work with are independent, so a good number of the placements and opportunities come through direct pitching, indie films, and smaller TV projects rather than big public credits you'd easily find online.
What I focus on is helping artists become licensing-ready and positioning their tracks in the right way so they actually get considered, that's usually where most people get overlooked.
I've had artists go from getting no responses at all to landing conversations with music supervisors and indie filmmakers once their catalog was properly structured and presented.
If you'd like, I can take a quick look at one of your tracks and tell you honestly whether it's currently in a position to compete for sync opportunities or what might be holding it back.

Best,
Steve.

Al W On The Trackz

1 week ago

Ok thanks! I can tell you that all of my tracks need mastering by a professional engineer. I'm looking for an engineer who will work on consignment in return of royalties or credits.

Steven B

1 week ago

Yeah, I hear you, and I actually took a listen to your track.
You've got a solid foundation there, for real. The direction and musicality are there, which is the hard part.
On the mastering side, yeah it could be improved, but I'll be honest, that's not the main thing that would hold it back from getting licensing attention.
From what I'm hearing, it's more about how the track is being presented and prepared for sync, that's usually where a lot of good records get overlooked.
That's the part I focus on, making sure a track is not just sounding good, but actually positioned in a way that supervisors and libraries can work with.
If you want, I can break down what I'm hearing a bit further and show you where the real opportunities are with your track.

Al W On The Trackz

1 week ago

I don't like for people to work for free unless it's charity or a free sample. If you're offering a free sample of your breakdown on what you're suggesting I'm open to advice. Financially, I'm just not ready to commit to services until I get on my feet.

Al W On The Trackz

1 week ago

Indefinitely appreciate you responding and giving us he advice you've given so far.

Steven B

1 week ago

Hey Al, I really respect that mindset.... not many artists think that way, and it tells me you're serious about your craft.
I did listen to your track, and honestly, you've got something solid there. You're definitely closer than you might think.
What I usually do in situations like this is offer a brief high level preview, not a full breakdown... just enough to show you where the opportunity is and whether it's worth moving forward.

Since it's easier to share properly, feel free to send your best track to belovedsteve760@gmail.com and I'll reply with a quick first impression.

That way you can decide comfortably if it makes sense to take the next step when you're ready.

Sincerely,,
Steven

Steven Licensing

8 hours ago

Hey Al, just wanted to follow up on my last message, hope you're doing well.
I know things can get busy, so I just wanted to check in and see if you had a chance to send over your track yet. I'm still open to giving you that quick high-level preview when you're ready.

No rush at all, just let me know when the timing works for you.

Best,
Steven