If at first you don't succeed...

[themichaelscott]

Just thought I'd share for inspiration and education.

Got two returns a week ago for a pop instrumental listing. I submitted the same two songs to a similar listing around the same time so I was kicking myself for not waiting to see if the songs passed one submission before I sent them another time. On the most recent listing one of the two got forwarded. The one that was returned was still all 9 of 10 except marketability was 8 because the song wasn't "light enough" like the listing asked for. The listings seemed identical at the time, but after rereading the listings I get it. It's not always the song, but the song/listing match up.

I'm 2 of 16 so far since joining in August. The songs are on my taxi page, "Light Show" was forwarded, "Rockin the Club" was "too rockin" the second go round.

both returned:
ENERGETIC, DANCE POP INSTRUMENTALS in the stylistic range of Selena Gomez, The Wanted, Demi Lovato, etc., are needed by the Owner of a busy, TAXI member loving, Music Library with solid connections to many Major Networks for some of the hottest TV shows on the air. He's on a mission to find contemporary Dance Pop Instrumentals that add the right amount of energy and current appeal to a scene, without becoming the focus. Songs should deliver a fun-filled party vibe. The sounds you use need to be contemporary and fresh, not dated. Mid-to-Up Tempo Instrumentals only, please. This Library offers a Non-Exclusive, 50/50 split deal. You'll keep 100% of your original copyrights. You must own or control 100% of your master and composition rights to pitch for this. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three Instrumentals online or Per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday, October 30, 2013. TAXI #S131030PI

one forwarded:
An Exclusive Music library needs ELECTRO POP INSTRUMENTALS to pitch to incredibly popular reality TV shows. Quoting the source: "I need simple and unobtrusive Electro-based instrumentals with loads of drop/hit points." He's not looking for anything dark, moody, or introspective. Keep your Instrumentals light, upbeat, with elements that deliver a current sounding Electro Pop performance. Mid-to-Up tempo Instrumentals only, please. The company splits the sync fee 50/50 with you. They'll keep 100% of the publishing, and you'll keep 100% of the writer's share. This is an exclusive deal, so your songs cannot already be signed with any other libraries or catalogs. You must own or control 100% of the Master and Composition rights. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, November 5, 2013. TAXI #S131105EP

[MartyH]

Congrats! Keep persevering.