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2017 in review... from a newb

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:07 pm
by annayarbrough
I have loved reading all of the 2017 successes from everybody—thought I'd add my own beginner milestones :geek:

2017 marked my first year working full-time in music. I spend about half of my writing time on work that generates my short-term income (mostly session work/WFH/teaching), and the rest on writing my own material/doing biz stuff. I started submitting to listings in May.

Here are the numbers!

27 forwards (67.5%)
13 returns (32.5%)
58 new clients (several through TAXI connections)
91 sessions (ditto)
1 new library (through TAXI)
2 tracks signed (through TAXI)

Overall, I'm happy with how much I've grown over the last six months—and nothing beats loving what you do! I'm just at the beginning of my library journey, but I'm hopeful for a productive 2018.

Cheers, all—wouldn't have achieved half of it without you 8-)

Re: 2017 in review... from a newb

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:34 pm
by cosmicdolphin
Not bad..for a noob !

Remember us when you're famous 8-)

Re: 2017 in review... from a newb

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 6:32 pm
by yougomusic
Love it!!!!! Good stuff!

John

Re: 2017 in review... from a newb

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 6:52 pm
by erynmichel
Absolutely wonderful, Anna. You forgot to mention being named a TAXI staff favorite!! I just saw that today.

Thanks for posting your numbers and successes. Sometimes we get caught up in the 5+ year successes and their shiny numbers, but it’s really good to hear about what happens in the interim on the way to the big stuff. Now that you’re full time I’m sure your success will only grow! Wishing you a prosperous 2018!

Re: 2017 in review... from a newb

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2017 4:24 am
by Kolstad
Cool, you seem to have a good forward rate, which could indicate you are good at working with briefs!

Re: 2017 in review... from a newb

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2017 8:47 am
by songmaster
Congrats Anna! I think 2018 will be your year! Nice job :)

Tom

Re: 2017 in review... from a newb

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2017 9:46 am
by funsongs
Well done; great report.
CHEERS! :)

Re: 2017 in review... from a newb

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2017 12:17 pm
by Tunesmith
Hi Newb! Thank you for sharing your stats! It is a wonderful track(s) record for 2017 and I am sure 2018 will really truck some forward tracking!

I wish you the very best!

Linda

Re: 2017 in review... from a newb

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2017 2:10 pm
by markhimley
so awesome, Anna!! You are killing it, keep it up!! Also worth mentioning you went to the road rally

Re: 2017 in review... from a newb

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2018 8:38 am
by LOCK88
Awesome year Anna! It seems like it started with your incredible piano playing, and ended with some sick trip-hop tracks! Keep up your very inspired playing, it shines through on all of your pieces. Here's to a great 2018!