Help me define success

[ragani]

This is such a great thread... Thanks, Steve, for bringing it back with "Nomi's Excellent Questions, and Matto's Excellent Description" referral link. This one is for the gold binder. Thanks especially to Matto, for taking the time to post so much incredible information. Feels like I just got another terrific graduate level course in music, courtesy of our TAXI colleagues.Raags

[DesireInspires]

What can an unknown songwriter expect to earn...For a song on a hit movie or tv soundtrack?For a song on a movie or tv soundtrack that isn't a hit?For a contract with a music library or publisher?For a song on an artist's hit CD?For a song on an artist's CD that isn't a hit?For licensing?For royalties?Would anyone be willing to tell me actual dollar amounts? Thank you.Nomi

Typical generic response:
Success is a subjective term. You have to define success first. Also, it is not wise to ask about numbers and money. Seems a bit personal, don't you think. Success is going to be different for everybody, so you need to decide what success means to you first. Good luck!

[Casey H]

Also, it is not wise to ask about numbers and money. Seems a bit personal, don't you think.

From another thread about a member winning a songwriting contest:

Cool. How much money did you guys win?

Casey

[DesireInspires]

Also, it is not wise to ask about numbers and money. Seems a bit personal, don't you think.

From another thread about a member winning a songwriting contest:

Cool. How much money did you guys win?

Casey

^ Doesn't understand sarcasm. SMH.

[michael11]

Also, it is not wise to ask about numbers and money. Seems a bit personal, don't you think.

From another thread about a member winning a songwriting contest:

Cool. How much money did you guys win?

Casey

^ Doesn't understand sarcasm. SMH.

Casey understands sarcasm all too well.

He's had plenty from me!!!



He chooses it ignore it.

Maybe now,you will understand his response,or lack off.

[DesireInspires]

Casey understands sarcasm all too well.

He's had plenty from me!!!



He chooses it ignore it.

Maybe now,you will understand his response,or lack off.

Define success.

[Casey H]

Define success.

Induction into the rock n' troll Hall of Fame?

[DesireInspires]

Define success.

Induction into the rock n' troll Hall of Fame?

That's a great establishment. I was a cofounder.

If you work hard enough, we may consider you for membership. But for a yearly subscription of $1,500 and 50% of you writer's share for the next 10 years, we can put you on the fast track. Thanks.

[michael11]

Casey understands sarcasm all too well.

He's had plenty from me!!!



He chooses it ignore it.

Maybe now,you will understand his response,or lack off.

Define success.

Is this a demand,request,suggestion or an effort to prolong a long spent thread?

[Casey H]

There is a wealth of great information early in this thread, much of it provided by Matt Hirt. It goes back to 2007! Still very valuable-- a primer on how we get paid for our music. The one thing that may have changed in 5 years is the amount paid for licensing fees. As we know, that has diminished some.

I strongly recommend going back to the beginning and reading, especially Matt's long, detailed posts.

Casey