ScoreCue Resources
The Reading
List
Books, podcasts, and tools that every serious sync composer should know. These are the references that informed how I think about the craft, the business, and the intelligence behind sync licensing.
Every recommendation here I've personally read, used, or referenced in my own work. This isn't a list of everything that exists — it's the list of what actually matters for a working composer pursuing sync placements.
— Duane Buford, Founder of ScoreCue. Composer — MechAssault (Xbox), Kartemquin Films, Leo Burnett. Keyboardist with Grammy-nominated Ministry.
— Duane Buford, Founder of ScoreCue. Composer — MechAssault (Xbox), Kartemquin Films, Leo Burnett. Keyboardist with Grammy-nominated Ministry.
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The Business of Sync Licensing
2 books
Musicians Guide to Licensing Music
Essential
Plugging your music into a new income stream
This is a good read to propel your income to the next level
ShortCuts to Songwriting for film & TV
Tips for writing Recording & Pitching in Today's Hottest Market
Film & TV Scoring
1 book
Film Music a Neglected Art
A Critical Study Of Music in Film
Tools & Reference Sites
1 resource
Disco.ac
DISCO.ac is a music management platform and sync pitching service launched in 2016 for artists and industry professionals to organize, share, and manage music files and metadata. It provides tools for catalog management, metadata tagging, EPK creation, and analytics, facilitating collaboration among team members. The platform, which offers unlimited file upload sizes, also enables users to pitch songs for sync or publishing opportunities
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