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In this episode Dave and community mentor Jeff LaPlante break down production music deliverables, including mixes, stems, cutdowns, file naming, metadata, loudness, and the common mistakes that can make an accepted cue harder for libraries and editors to use.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yIXUIyolKRk
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It'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!
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In this episode, Dave answers your production music questions including generative AI, following up with libraries, pitching albums professionally, recovering exclusive cues, building a sustainable sync catalog, and why the tools you use matter when revisions and deliverables are part of the job.
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.
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It'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!
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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In this episode, Dave pulls back the curtain on 52 Cues with a look inside a cue breakdown, showing how composition, structure, arrangement, and production choices all work together in a finished cue.
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It'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!
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In this episode, Dave and Jeff discuss whether loops and samples are lazy, how samples can be transformed into original production music cues, and why legal usage still doesnât always protect you from Content ID headaches or library concerns.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PFoHpTAsHbo
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.
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It'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!
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In this episode Chuck Henry, founder and CEO of 10 West Music, shares brutally honest advice for production music composers on pitching libraries, preparing clean deliverables, avoiding lazy loop usage, and writing cues that actually serve editors and supervisors.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4m7ZUa0aPaw
Links:
https://10westmusic.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-henry-22a1bb8/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.
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Join the 52 Cues Community! â https://my.52cues.com
It'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!
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In this episode, Dave and community mentor Greg Fellman share five practical networking tips for production music composers, from building real relationships to following up and being ready when opportunities show up.
Denver Composers Collective - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1433710441750662
Sync Meetup Austin - https://www.facebook.com/syncatx
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MAHozCY7fRk
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.
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Join the 52 Cues Community! â https://my.52cues.com
It'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!
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In this episode, Iâm joined by composer, library owner, and PMA vice chair Alan Lazar to talk about ethical AI, production music submissions, and whether tools like TrackTrove.ai can help human composers get their cues heard.
https://tracktrove.ai
https://alanlazar.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FatgvGSr9_s
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! â https://my.52cues.com
It'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!
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In this episode, Dave is joined by 52 Cues mentor Mary Shaw to talk about building a âsecond brainâ for composers, getting ideas and tasks out of your head, and creating systems that help future-you stay focused, organized, and more productive.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z9xOGoM7CnQ
Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte: https://amzn.to/42GFZEg
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! â https://my.52cues.com
It'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!
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In this episode, Dave and Jeff LaPlante talk about the non-musical skills that can make a huge difference in the sync business.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7ARhc9dohm4
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! â https://my.52cues.com
It'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!
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In this episode, Dave is joined by Jesse Carrigan to talk about Cuemonic, the metadata tool heâs building for composers and publishers, and why this unglamorous part of the business matters more than most of us realize.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lRdh5l8OhxM
https://cuemonic.com
Use code 52CUESPOD and get 1 month free each year you stay subscribed to Cuemonic, which means 12 months for the price of 11.
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! â https://my.52cues.com
It'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!
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In this episode, Dave sits down with Warner Chappell Production Musicâs Dave Milne to talk about what libraries really look for in composers, how the production pipeline works behind the scenes, and what it takes to turn great cues into truly usable, professional music for clients.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PvFd3b2yT78
https://www.davemilnemusic.com
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8687247
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-milne-music
https://www.keenwidget.comSupport 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! â https://my.52cues.com
It'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!
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In this episode, Iâm talking with Timothy Andrew Edwards and Tim Mosher about how they landed the music for Nate Bargatzeâs Greatest Average American and what it really takes to score a network game show.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dP71SNhtENo
Greatest Average American on ABC: https://abc.com/show/a0f061ad-bc3e-49f4-926f-40f80f8c7090
Evil Genius: https://www.facebook.com/groups/877961207308818Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.
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Join the 52 Cues Community! â https://my.52cues.com
It'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!
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In this episode Dave is joined by Steven McDonald to talk about how he went from posting music on YouTube to landing major placements, why he writes fast and doesnât throw ideas away, and the honest truth about the freedom, pressure, and discipline it takes to make this work for real.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WqfsFl0hLrY
https://www.stevenmcdonaldmusic.com/music
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! â https://my.52cues.com
It'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!
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In this episode, Dave and Jeff LaPlante share some of the biggest sync mistakes theyâve made, from technical blunders and bad deals to mindset traps and missed opportunities.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iR7q0SAklBQ
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! â https://my.52cues.com
It'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!
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In this episode, Dave is joined by community ambassador and drum educator Michael Reschke to break down the biggest mistakes non-drummers make when programming drums.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qMSUlzL6iZA
Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelreschke1
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! â https://my.52cues.com
It'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!
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In this episode, Dave and Jeff break down practical strategies for finding new production music libraries, building relationships, and pitching in a way that gets you taken seriously in the sync industry.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kMeLqJJlOYI
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! â https://my.52cues.com
It'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!
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In this episode I review cues from the 52 Cues Community!
Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/1hgYh8PZaRg
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! â https://my.52cues.com
It'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!
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In this episode, trailer composer Randon Purcell breaks down what it actually takes to write modern trailer music, from massive structure and signature sounds to trends, placements, and surviving in a saturated market.
Fallout Music Group: http://falloutmusicgroup.com Randonâs Trailer Course (Hybrid Orchestral Composition and Sound): https://www.masterthescore.com/course/hybrid-orchestral-composition-and-soundBrand X Music: https://brandxmusic.netBrand X Music x Fallout Music Group Composer Competition
Brand X Music is launching a brand-new composer competition in collaboration with Fallout Music Group and they're looking for fun, snappy, modern promo cues built around Falloutâs new Promo Horns instrument and sound pack.
Up to 3 winning tracks will be selected for a future Brand X Music album.
Submission Guidelines:
Must be completely original, unreleased, and 100% AI-freeLength: 1:30â2:00Written specifically for modern promo useMust feature Falloutâs Promo Horns instrument & sound packDeadline: Midnight (MST) on March 5, 2026Grab Promo Horns here:
https://falloutmusicgroup.com/products/promo-hornsSubmit your cue to: [email protected]
Winners will be notified via email and announced on social media.
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It'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!
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In this episode, me and 52 Cues mentor Mary Shaw unpack why âbad workflowâ is often a misdiagnosis and how simple project management tools can make writing and delivering cues feel far more doable.
Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/kEP9Ixeesfg
Getting Things Done by David Allen - https://amzn.to/49ZFIRB
Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte - https://amzn.to/4rxRIQ6
Essentialism by Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/46ngzhj
Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky - https://amzn.to/3ZmgvKXSupport for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.
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Join the 52 Cues Community! â https://my.52cues.com
It'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!
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In this episode, Jeff Hargrove and I talk about the early mistakes new composers often make when stepping into production music â from chasing plugins and genres to overlooking the fundamentals that actually move the needle.
Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/RSM5S5sPFpQ
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! â https://my.52cues.com
It'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!
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