2023 report

[Susanstunes]

Hi everyone!

Highlights of 2023:

Had longest placement-5 minutes

Signed with 3 new libraries -music which will likely be released in 2024
Now am signed with 5, 4 of which are with the "Majors"

More than tripled income from last year (still in the very early stages of development here )

Interesting tidbits:

My music is still being used at least 60% outside of US.

I still have a very small amount of material out there, but am proud to say the percentage of those that get used is more than 50%.

My music produced without edit points gets used for longer timing than the ones with edit points

I am getting more skilled at making my own samples, and that makes my tracks sound more "organic"

Added electric guitar to my live instruments-

Specific sounding titles still are helping me get picked for the shows, I think.

My stuff is showing up on a particular show fairly regularly making me think I should write more with that exact style in mind - it's a wild and wonderful Astrology report on Univision

*I am understanding more about how editors/ supervisors choose music

Am spending more time chasing down money from PRO, and/or the networks- this is more than a little disconcerting. But I am a female warrior, so even a 10 second placement will make me grab on and not let go, ha ha...

I like the European networks better because they seem to have less problems with cue sheets.
And I think they are less inclined to do blanket deals, although I could be wrong. Either way, even though it takes longer to get paid, I worry less about actually getting paid, if that makes sense.

One of my placements got used as a bit more than just background, the flute seemed to "carry the moment forward" all by itself.

I did travel more than usual this year, and was not as productive as last few years. No matter what, my production lags my peers, for sure. I keep hoping this will improve .

This continues to be a very rewarding endeavor! It's frankly exhilarating just to do this kind of work.

Success to all and Happy New Year
Susan

www.susanhillmanmusic.com
www.instagram.com/susanhillmanmusic

[funsongs]

Hi everyone!

Highlights of 2023:

Had longest placement-5 minutes.

Interesting tidbits:

My music is still being used at least 60% outside of US.

My music produced without edit points gets used for longer timing than the ones with edit points.

Specific sounding titles still are helping me get picked for the shows, I think.

Success to all and Happy New Year
Susan
www.susanhillmanmusic.com
www.instagram.com/susanhillmanmusic

Edited down your 'tidbits' that stood out - especially interesting about the WITHOUT EDIT POINTS use.
Congrats on a good year-end report.
Cheers from a fan in The Peanut Gallery.

[Telefunkin]

All good news Susan, congratulations on your successes and I'm sure there's much more to come.

I like the European networks better because they seem to have less problems with cue sheets.

I think its the same everywhere, but we all see different examples of the good and the bad. I'm owed a lot from France

[cosmicdolphin]

Congratulations on your progress Susan, sounds like you're making good strides. 50% of tracks being used bodes wel for the future.

Mark

[LamarPecorino]

Congratulations on the positive year-end report for 2023! It was a shot of encouragement that I needed.

[melodea]

Congrats that’s awesome

[Susanstunes]

Hi everyone!

Highlights of 2023:

Had longest placement-5 minutes.

Interesting tidbits:

My music is still being used at least 60% outside of US.

My music produced without edit points gets used for longer timing than the ones with edit points.

Specific sounding titles still are helping me get picked for the shows, I think.

Success to all and Happy New Year
Susan
www.susanhillmanmusic.com
www.instagram.com/susanhillmanmusic

Edited down your 'tidbits' that stood out - especially interesting about the WITHOUT EDIT POINTS use.
Congrats on a good year-end report.
Cheers from a fan in The Peanut Gallery.

Thanks for chiming in, Peter. Love hearing from you.
Susan

[Susanstunes]

All good news Susan, congratulations on your successes and I'm sure there's much more to come.

I like the European networks better because they seem to have less problems with cue sheets.

I think its the same everywhere, but we all see different examples of the good and the bad. I'm owed a lot from France

Oh, that's too bad about France, drives me a bit nuts that issue.
Have a nice new year's weekend

[Susanstunes]

Congratulations on your progress Susan, sounds like you're making good strides. 50% of tracks being used bodes wel for the future.

Mark

Yes I do feel if I can get the numbers going, I'll be cooking

[Susanstunes]

Congratulations on the positive year-end report for 2023! It was a shot of encouragement that I needed.

So glad that I inspired you!