“The music business is 50% business, 50% music. You could have the music down pat, but if you don't know the business, how are you going to succeed?”

Many of us have encountered this—you love music, you've found your style of expression, and all you want to do is play! But how can you make a living out of it?  In the contemporary environment we live in, is it even a feasible choice? Or would it be preferable to work somewhere and pursue music as a hobby?

Obviously, there is no right solution to these issues. Jody Friedman, however, is one of the musicians who, in the present era, has discovered a method to support themselves through their music. What is his secret? Is there anything from his experience that you and I could learn? Let's ask the man himself!

In today's episode of Success Diaries, we are joined by Jody Friedman. He is an award-winning songwriter, producer, recording artist, and music supervisor.  His companies, HD Music Now and Collaborate Music, have worked with major film studios, streaming companies, advertising agencies, trailer houses and television networks for over a decade.

Highlights:

(00:49)  Jody's Musical Journey

(10:50) Music Rights: A Guide to Copyright, Licensing, and Syncs

(16:55) Ways to Make Money as a Musician

(19:34) Difference Between Sync Agent & Music Supervisor

(22:50) How did Jody learn to be a Music Supervisor

(32:01) The Future Of Music: Where it’s going in the near future

(36:20) The importance of education for Artist

Links:

Website: http://licenseyourmusic.com/

LinkedIn: Jody A. Friedman

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/http://licenseyourmusic.com/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/http://licenseyourmusic.com/

Youtube: http://licenseyourmusic.com/

Spotify: http://licenseyourmusic.com/