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- In this special live episode of the 52 Cues Podcast, I’m reviewing cues submitted by members of the 52 Cues community and giving real-time feedback on what’s working, what could be stronger, and how each cue might be made more useful for production and library music.
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Get feedback on your own cues!
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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! - In this episode, Dave reviews a production music cue from composer and bassist Elysa Tancheff, breaking down what he listens for in arrangement, energy, edit points, mix, and library usability.
If you'd like feedback on your own cues, head over to https://52cues.com/coaching!
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!
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! - Weekly Feedback - Week 38
https://my.52cues.com/posts/weekly-feedback-weekly-feedback-week-38
Office Hours
https://my.52cues.com/events/office-hours-106297027
SPECIAL TIME! Live Feedback and Critiques (2 Hr Session)
https://my.52cues.com/events/special-time-live-feedback-and-critiques-2-hr-session
A Little Chat with Shannon and Dave
https://my.52cues.com/events/a-little-chat-with-shannon-and-dave-106075709
Acoustic Storytelling | Cue Review Session
https://my.52cues.com/events/acoustic-storytelling-brief-info-cue-review-session
Ambient Soundscape | Composing Livestream
https://my.52cues.com/events/ambient-soundscape-composing-livestream
Minimal Percussion Dramedy | Final Submissions
https://my.52cues.com/events/minimal-percussion-dramedy-results-and-final-submissions
Q&A and Cue Review with Ryan Edwards (Secret Roots Music House)
https://my.52cues.com/events/qa-and-cue-review-with-ryan-edwards-secret-roots-music-house
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! - In this episode, Dave and 52 Cues community mentor Jeff LaPlante unpack the unwritten rules of production music, from pitching and follow-up etiquette to rejection, deadlines, contracts, collaborations, and deliverables.
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!
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! - Weekly Feedback - Week 37
https://my.52cues.com/posts/weekly-feedback-weekly-feedback-week-37
Office Hours with Marlon Gibbons
https://my.52cues.com/events/office-hours-with-marlon-gibbons
PMA Member Virtual Networking Coffee Hour
https://pmamusic.com/event/pma-member-virtual-networking-coffee-hour-7/
Live Feedback and Critiques (Tuesday)
https://my.52cues.com/events/live-feedback-and-critiques-106075858
A Little Chat with Shannon and Dave
https://my.52cues.com/events/a-little-chat-with-shannon-and-dave-106075691
Live Feedback and Critiques (Thursday)
https://my.52cues.com/events/live-feedback-and-critiques-106076967
Hip-Hop Tension Deliverables | Composing Livestream
https://my.52cues.com/events/hip-hop-tension-deliverables-composing-livestream
Throwback Hip-Hop for RRHOT | Final Submissions
https://my.52cues.com/events/throwback-hip-hop-for-rrhot-final-submissions
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!
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About 52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast
Hosted by working composer and long-time professor Dave Kropf, the 52 Cues Podcast takes you inside the real world of production music, library music, and sync licensing – breaking down cues, unpacking industry insights, and sharing candid conversations with fellow composers and publishers. Weekly episodes deliver practical strategies, creative inspiration, and insider information to help you land more placements and build a sustainable career in sync.
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