Being a production music composer is not always lollipops and sunshine, and truth is, there are some pretty sobering and inconvenient truths about this industry that you should know before you go all in. So today, we’re going to say the quiet parts out loud, and talk the aspects of the gig which you just need to get ok with.Plus, we’re going to take a listen to "Sunshine Girl," an upbeat acoustic cue written by 52 Cues Community, Ralph Oleski (https://soundcloud.com/user-936339303)!Plus we feature a cue written by 52 Cues community, and this week, we’re gonna take a listen to “Sunshine Girl,” an upbeat acoustic cue by Ralph Oleski.Watch this episode on YouTube!https://youtu.be/-TPllxYYFUg00:00 - Intro & Welcome02:14 - You have to be patient10:33 - You have to be ok with the money18:18 - You have to approach this as a business26:13 - You have to be ok with not always writing what you want33:59 - Join the 52 Cues Community!35:13 - "Sunshine Girl" by Ralph Oleski41:41 - Outro & How You Can Support 52 Cues!Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.comIt's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

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