PCAM - Career Advice for Music Professionals

The Minefield That Is … Soundalikes Part 1

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:29:07 GMT

This episode explores the science and art of creating Soundalikes, the perils and pitfalls to avoid, tips for managing client expectations, the role of the musicologist and the potential impact of AI.

Participating in the conversation are composer and producer Simon Elms (Eclectic Sounds), PCAM director, composer and producer Chris Smith (The Barbershop Music Co) and Greg Owens (Creative Director, Gas Music).

This episode is hosted and moderated by PCAM Chair, Paul Reynolds (Senior VP, Massive Music).

Resource References include

PRS For Music: htpps://www.prsformusic.com

PCAM: htpps://www.pcam.co.uk

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Show Me the Money Part 2

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:47:59 GMT

In this PCAM podcast we discuss the important subject of how to construct, negotiate and justify a music budget, how to interrogate a fixed budget to ensure it is sufficient to do the job and the framework that PCAM provides to enable a detailed budget to be properly calculated and presented to client.

Taking part in this conversation are freelance composer & sound designer, Bankey Ojo, Sam Heath (Exec Creative Producer at Sounds Like These) and PCAM director, composer & producer, Chris Smith (MD, The Barbershop Music Co).

This episode is hosted and moderated by Greg Owens (Creative Director at Gas Music).

Resource References include:

The Musicians Union - https://musiciansunion.org.uk

PCAM - https://pcam.co.uk

PRS Member Services - https://prsformusic.com

Forever Audio - https://foreveraudio.com

SCOREcast - Facebook/SCOREcast: London

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One Bite of the Cherry

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:38:13 GMT

In this episode of the PCAM Podcasts we explore the briefing process for both short form and long form projects, how briefing has changed over the years, how to get the most out of the briefing process and the benefits of forming collaborative creative relationships with clients.

Taking part in the conversation are PCAM Chair, Paul Reynolds (Senior VP, Massive Music), Sam Heath (Exec Creative Producer, Sounds Like These) and Bankey Ojo, composer and sound designer.

The host and moderator is PCAM director, composer and producer, Chris Smith (The Barbershop Music Co).

Reference resources

PCAM - https://pcam.co.uk

Forever Audio - https://foreveraudio.com

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Show Me the Money Part 1

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:13:01 GMT

This episode of the new series of PCAM podcasts explores the subject of music royalties and publishing, how income is derived and how to manage your copyrights, in a conversation between legal and publishing expert, George Hyde (Music Affairs) and PCAM Chair, Paul Reynolds (Senior VP, Massive Music).

This episode is hosted and moderated by PCAM director, composer and producer, Chris Smith (The Barbershop Music Co).

Resource References include:

PRS For Music: https://www.prsformusic.com/

PCAM: https://www.pcam.co.uk/

Musicians Union: htpps://www.musiciansunion.org.uk

The Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS): https://www.prsformusic.com/

Broadcast Music Inc (BMI): https://www.bmi.com/

American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP): htpps://www.ascap.com

Forever Audio: https://foreveraudio.com/

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Can You Hear Me Knocking?

Fri, 31 May 2024 05:00:09 GMT

This PCAM podcast episode features a discussion with three industry experts - Rachel Menzies (BMG), Greg Owens (GAS Music), and Sam Heath (Sounds Like These) - who share advice for aspiring media composers trying to break into the industry. Topics covered include building relationships, creating a strong portfolio, understanding contracts, pricing work appropriately, dealing with criticism, and continuing to develop your craft.

Host - Paul Reynolds (MassiveMusic)

Resources mentioned that can provide further guidance include;

PCAM - https://www.pcam.co.uk/

PRS for Music - https://www.prsformusic.com/

Ivors Academy - https://ivorsacademy.com/

Forever Audio - https://foreveraudio.com/

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There & Then to Here & Now

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:25:53 GMT

This introductory episode of the new series of PCAM podcasts explores the origins of the organisation, what it has achieved in regulating the Applied Music industry, what it offers its members, and the challenges it faces in dealing with an ever-changing and evolving professional, industrial and technological landscape.

The contributors are PCAM Chair, Paul Reynolds (Senior VP, Massive Music) and PCAM director, composer and producer, Chris Smith (The Barbershop Music Co).

The host and moderator is composer and sound designer, Bankey Ojo.

Resource references include:

PCAM - https://www.pcam.co.uk/

The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) - https://ipa.co.uk

The European Composer & Songwriter Alliance (ECSA) - https://composeralliance.org

PRS For Music - https://www.prsformusic.com

Forever Audio - https://foreveraudio.com/

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2016: Contracts

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 14:37:00 GMT

An introduction to contracts in applied music work, covering the kinds of terms composers should look out for before agreeing to a job.

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2016: How to Get into the Industry

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 14:36:00 GMT

Guidance for composers starting out, covering practical routes into the media music industry and what helps early on.

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2016: Gear & Technology

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 14:35:00 GMT

A discussion of the equipment and technology composers were using at the time, and how the right setup can support a working composer's process.

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2016: Sound-alikes

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 14:34:00 GMT

An exploration of sound-alike music, the creative and legal issues involved, and what composers need to be aware of when asked to write in the style of an existing track.

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2016: Chasing Late Payments

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 14:32:00 GMT

Practical advice on what to do when a client payment is overdue, including how to chase it professionally while protecting the working relationship.

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2016: Royalties & Publishing

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 14:31:00 GMT

This episode explains how royalties and publishing work in applied music, covering the basics composers need to understand to make sure they are being paid properly for their work.

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2016: Responding to a Brief

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 14:30:00 GMT

A look at how to approach a client brief, from understanding what is really being asked for through to shaping a response that gives you the best chance of landing the job.

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2016: Demo Fees

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 14:29:00 GMT

This episode looks at demo fees, what they are, when they apply, and how composers can approach charging for demo work fairly and confidently.

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2016: What is PCAM?

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 14:27:00 GMT

An introduction to PCAM and its role supporting composers and producers working in applied music and advertising. This episode covers what the organisation offers its members and why it exists within the wider media music industry.

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