Dear PCAM Members,
Last year, members of the PCAM Committee recorded a series of podcasts at Wave Studios in London, examining topics that composers and producers of applied music interact with on a regular basis.
The nine different podcasts are aimed at those interested in creating music for advertisements, and feature PCAM Committee members answering questions frequently posed by both new and established composers in the industry as well as sharing their own personal experiences.
The first podcast – What is PCAM? – is available to stream below.
This podcast takes a look at why PCAM was first formed, what it exists to do and the role it plays in the industry today.
The other podcasts will be posted, one a week, over the next eight weeks, and will cover the following topics:
PODCAST 2: Demo Fees
Why should you always ask for one?
PODCAST 3: Responding to a Brief
How can you recognise a good/bad brief?
PODCAST 4: Royalties & Publishing
What is a royalty and how is it generated?
PODCAST 5: Chasing Late Payments
What are the best ways to make sure you get your money in good time?
PODCAST 6: Sound-alikes
We delve into the misconception that infringement of copyright is usually a black-and-white affair.
PODCAST 7: Gear & Technology
What do you need to get started? How has technology changed over the last few decades?
PODCAST 8: How Can I Get Into the Industry?
A common question for people coming out of university or looking to get into the industry.
PODCAST 9: Contracts
PCAM Committee member Tony Satchell takes you through the so-called “Pink Form”.
If you have an idea for a future podcast please send your thoughts to info@pcam.co.uk or tweet us at @PCAMusic
Best regards,
The PCAM Committee