Audio Jungle Elite Author Reveals How to Earn a Living | Interview with Avery Berman (Elevate Audio)

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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2024

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  • @StevenMelin
    @StevenMelin  Рік тому +3

    🚨DISCLAIMER: In light of recent policy changes that include AI models using all marketplace content to train with, I no longer encourage composers to upload music to AudioJungle. However, since this chat is still very valuable and relevant, especially the mindsets discussed about finding opportunities and positioning yourself, I have decided to keep this video up. I hope it encourages you.

  • @joeymooney5160
    @joeymooney5160 4 роки тому +7

    "You're not the speaker... the speaker (media) is the speaker. Your music is the supporter"
    Good stuff! Thanks Steven and Avery!

    • @StevenMelin
      @StevenMelin  4 роки тому +1

      Joey Mooney Great advice from Avery!

  • @portanovamusic
    @portanovamusic 2 роки тому +2

    Great video. Avery is an amazing artist, and as one of his former students I can say he is an incredible teacher. Phenomenal content in this video 🤙🏼 love it.

  • @notafraid5
    @notafraid5 4 роки тому +11

    This is gold! I've been wanting to "get the mindset" behind elite authors on AJ but didn't know how/have those connections. Thank you for sharing this; it's so helpful!

  • @aaronodonnell_music
    @aaronodonnell_music 4 роки тому +3

    A very inspiring video, thanks. Its can all get a bit overwhelming finding the best platform that suits you and the uploading and admin involved also takes time which increases with every new music library you add. Its all part of it. A similar level of success as the elevateaudio guys would be a nice achievement. Let's aim for that!

  • @AlexKurilovMusic
    @AlexKurilovMusic 2 роки тому +2

    This was a great video. Just discovered your channel. One eye opener for me from this video was about posting tracks that you're not necessarily a fan of yourself. I knew consistency was key, but I always got trapped in the mindset that every new track should top the previous one, and "just one more of the same" was always bad.

  • @Steven_Beddall
    @Steven_Beddall 4 роки тому +5

    Excellent interview! Great advice from beginning to end.

  •  4 роки тому +4

    This was a great video, thank you Avery! I used to make (and sometimes still make) the mistake of being afraid of "ruining" a song. If I like it very much I don't really have the motivation to sit and work with it because it is just sooo good right now. You have to let go of this and produce as many songs as you can, because as you said, you can never know what sticks and what the audience will like. Cheers!

    • @StevenMelin
      @StevenMelin  4 роки тому

      That’s right! I’m glad this was helpful for you.

  • @themultimusicman
    @themultimusicman 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the inside informations!! Great Intro!!

  • @wishonmusic1
    @wishonmusic1 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much. Great content. 👍

  • @Jeronimo365
    @Jeronimo365 3 роки тому

    Great interview, really helpful and encouraging. Thanks. 🙏

  • @dafingaz
    @dafingaz 4 роки тому +2

    So many gems here. Thank you!

  • @angelopearce2420
    @angelopearce2420 4 роки тому +2

    I'm really appreciating your work..super helpful.

    • @StevenMelin
      @StevenMelin  4 роки тому

      Angelo Pearce kind of you! I hope you’ll sub and stick around for more :)

  • @NickSchiller
    @NickSchiller 3 роки тому

    I love how both of you point out that if you want a career in media, you should be flexible and constantly adjusting. "the gatekeepers that used to be…, are not there anymore (especially this one is great to hear). Very inspiring and uplifting conversation. Thanks Steven and Avery. Keep it up ;)

  • @Fretbound
    @Fretbound 3 роки тому +1

    NT1A !!!! Nice mic, good video. Thanks!!

  • @handpan-relaxingmeditation3316
    @handpan-relaxingmeditation3316 3 роки тому +1

    Very informative !!! Great!

  • @П.Пущеева
    @П.Пущеева 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you, guys) Very useful and inspiring.

    • @StevenMelin
      @StevenMelin  4 роки тому

      Наталия Новикова I’m glad this is helpful for you! What’s your favorite part that you learned?

  • @troypallasinstrumentalmusi4013
    @troypallasinstrumentalmusi4013 3 роки тому

    Really interesting info!!,great video !

  • @danielhornbeck6588
    @danielhornbeck6588 3 роки тому +1

    Great interview

  • @MikeBreidegamMusic
    @MikeBreidegamMusic 4 роки тому +2

    Another great video Steven. Excellent info given here, especially the track naming. I would never have thought of that. 2 questions come up though. First, is Audio Jungle exclusive? Second question is similar topic. If you have your music with a distributor like Soundrop, does that prevent you from licensing those tracks, either via a library or directly?

    • @StevenMelin
      @StevenMelin  4 роки тому +4

      1) Audio Jungle is non-exclusive by default and you can switch your account to exclusive for a higher revenue percentage per sale if you choose.
      2) No conflict to license via Audio Jungle (or other sites if non-exclusive) and stream on Soundrop. Licensing & streaming are two different business models that can be used on the same music track!

    • @netunobeats
      @netunobeats 4 роки тому

      @@StevenMelin i had the same questions. Tks a lot!

  • @armandoleyva2874
    @armandoleyva2874 4 роки тому +2

    So under the same business can you do both royalty free (audio jungle) and music publishing? or do I have to pick one model. My interest is film scoring/ trailers and a variety of other types of music and sound effects.

    • @StevenMelin
      @StevenMelin  4 роки тому +1

      Definitely! You can do as much as you’d like, but I suggest you pick one to start (the one you enjoy the most and the one you will get paid the most for). Go 100% on that one style for at least 6 months.

  • @indiesmusic4311
    @indiesmusic4311 2 роки тому

    Great stuff. What if we put a track in Audio Jungle and nobody wanted that track, but when that track is picked by a director who directly came to me. Do I need to withdraw my track from the audio jungle and give it to the director? or keep the track as it is in the audio jungle and give that track to the director as well?

  • @thiagomarcos9654
    @thiagomarcos9654 4 роки тому +1

    thanks for this!

  • @casacenas566
    @casacenas566 2 роки тому +1

    Hi,you guys mentioned "Logic" is that a stand alone DAW? Are you guys talking about Logic Pro from Apple? Thank you in advance, awesome debate guys, cheers!

    • @StevenMelin
      @StevenMelin  2 роки тому +1

      Logic = Logic Pro from Apple 😉

  • @RodKruz
    @RodKruz 3 роки тому +1

    great video

  • @josehernandezcomposer1962
    @josehernandezcomposer1962 3 роки тому

    great video :) thank you very much

  • @ROQSTAR
    @ROQSTAR 3 роки тому +1

    Great tips!

  • @eddywaveeduardjaworek5705
    @eddywaveeduardjaworek5705 4 роки тому +1

    Perfect interview! Thank you, you have a subscribe! :)

  • @altermoremusic
    @altermoremusic 3 роки тому +1

    What's the difference between selling music for game stores like Unity and selling music for AudioJungle?

    • @StevenMelin
      @StevenMelin  3 роки тому

      Different audience / marketplace. Not many (if any) game devs visit Audio Jungle for music.

    • @altermoremusic
      @altermoremusic 3 роки тому +1

      @@StevenMelin So what better place to publish music? Or you need to build on what you write.

    • @StevenMelin
      @StevenMelin  3 роки тому +1

      @@altermoremusic for game music: Unity, Unreal, Itch, & GameDev Market

    • @altermoremusic
      @altermoremusic 3 роки тому

      @@StevenMelin okay thnx!

    • @rafaelceottomusic6918
      @rafaelceottomusic6918 2 роки тому

      @@StevenMelin would you recommend other libraries such as pond5?

  • @harrytaylormusic
    @harrytaylormusic 2 роки тому +1

    what are all the platforms and socials you are on I really wanna be a video game music composer and want to do the whole strategy properly

    • @StevenMelin
      @StevenMelin  2 роки тому

      Start here! videogamemusicalliance.com

    • @harrytaylormusic
      @harrytaylormusic 2 роки тому +1

      @@StevenMelin No I already know your website and follow you I just wanted all the platforms socials you use so I can do that with my own music

    • @StevenMelin
      @StevenMelin  2 роки тому

      Ha alright: UA-cam, Instagram, Twitter, & TikTok are the bigs right now

    • @harrytaylormusic
      @harrytaylormusic 2 роки тому

      @@StevenMelin thanks ur work is great!

  • @jacksolarmusicmastering
    @jacksolarmusicmastering 3 роки тому +2

    if i distribute a track (spotify, youtube content ID, ..) can i still sel it also on audio jungle?

    • @StevenMelin
      @StevenMelin  3 роки тому

      Yes! So long as you own all the rights.

    • @jacksolarmusicmastering
      @jacksolarmusicmastering 3 роки тому

      @@StevenMelin so the licenser will be able to turn off conent ID on youtube with license from audio jungle?

    • @StevenMelin
      @StevenMelin  3 роки тому

      They won’t be able to do that - I suggest that you turn off Content ID for all tracks you intend to license, otherwise the users will get constant copyright strikes, especially in the case of someone posting a clip of a film or gameplay from a game (big for streamers) - not worth the pennies you could earn monetarily to upset so many people.
      If you use Soundrop (my preferred distributor), you can turn off Content ID per track very easily from your dashboard.

    • @jacksolarmusicmastering
      @jacksolarmusicmastering 3 роки тому

      @@StevenMelin but what if someone reuploads your music they downloaded from youtube? Nothing stopping them then since content ID isn't active?

    • @StevenMelin
      @StevenMelin  3 роки тому

      If you’re worried about that, then don’t stream your license tracks. You get to decide :)

  • @AdamKibblemusic
    @AdamKibblemusic 3 роки тому

    Are there any UK equivalent sites like Elevate Audio? Been trying to set up an account as a UK citizen and I'm now stuck trying to get authorized with the tax benefits and country treaty mumbo jumbo...feel like I need a degree in law 😣

    • @StevenMelin
      @StevenMelin  3 роки тому +1

      It’s important to have an accountant so you can make good decisions with taxes!

  • @curtainsandsuch
    @curtainsandsuch Рік тому

    aa ee oo

  • @theproductionpit
    @theproductionpit 2 роки тому

    Link to game tips doent woek

  • @YOMAMAXXL
    @YOMAMAXXL 3 роки тому +2

    AH EEH OOH

    • @StevenMelin
      @StevenMelin  3 роки тому

      What’s this joke? Don’t get it 🥸

    • @AudioEsoterixxx
      @AudioEsoterixxx 3 роки тому +1

      @@StevenMelin audio jungle

    • @YOMAMAXXL
      @YOMAMAXXL 3 роки тому

      @@StevenMelin AA EE OO audio jungle

  • @JD-dr3rg
    @JD-dr3rg 4 роки тому +1

    Avery literally is a DeadMau5 look alike haha

  • @PumpyGT
    @PumpyGT 2 роки тому

    a e o

  • @CRASS2047
    @CRASS2047 4 роки тому +3

    Does anyone get royalties these days? If he got royalties off of 100 million plays, he would be filthy rich.

    • @StevenMelin
      @StevenMelin  4 роки тому +1

      Royalties are still an extremely viable career path. I still chat with Avery and this is his full-time income.