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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.

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The Business of Sync Licensing
2 books
Musicians Guide to Licensing Music
Darren Wilsey
Essential
Plugging your music into a new income stream
This is a good read to propel your income to the next level
Amazon
Beginner
ShortCuts to Songwriting for film & TV
Robin frederick
Tips for writing Recording & Pitching in Today's Hottest Market
Amazon
Beginner
Film & TV Scoring
1 book
Film Music a Neglected Art
Roy M prendergast
A Critical Study Of Music in Film
Amazon
Intermediate
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