2023 report
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 10:51 am
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
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
that’s awesome 
