It's that time of year again!  Holiday music can be a really smart addition to your catalogue.  In this episode of the Protege Podcast, Guy talks about licensing original Christmas music and Christmas covers!Guy shares information on when you should you start producing a Christmas album.  Who would be interested in it?  What is the process?  What Christmas songs can you cover without infringing on copyrights?Thank you to each of you for listening this year - have a wonderful holiday season and we'll see you early next year!If you have other questions for Guy, composers you’d like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast please feel free to email: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

As promised, this week on The Protege Podcast Guy finishes up answering questions from the Protege Masterclass.Just like the first two rounds, this final one is full of useful information about sync and composition for everyone!Please enjoy and have a wonderful holiday season from all of us at Protege and Blue Pearl Creative!If you have other questions for Guy, composers you’d like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast please feel free to email: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

In this episode of The Protege Podcast, Guy continues with his discussion from last week, answering questions asked by current members of the Protege Masterclass about sync licensing.Because the response was so overwhelming,  this is Part 2 of Guy answering those questions - Part 3 to come... This episode has loads of useful information for just about anyone interesting in sync licensing.  Enjoy!If you have other questions for Guy, composers you’d like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast please feel free to email: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

In this episode of The Protege Podcast, Guy asked current members of the Protege Masterclass for questions they have about sync licensing.The response was overwhelming!  So this is Part 1 of Guy answering those questions - Part 2 to come...  So many of the questions we got were similar - so this episode is full of useful information for just about anyone interesting in sync licensing.If you have other questions for Guy, composers you’d like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast please feel free to email: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

In this episode Guy talks to Sean Latino. Sean is an incredible composer, talented engineer, Protege producer and community manager. We talk about his back story, what got him into music licensing, mixing tracks and how to make space for your main output and how playing the long game in this industry will really benefit you! If you have any questions, composers you’d like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

There are so many steps and industry professionals that will bend their ears around a track that has the potential to be used in their Trailer, TV or Advertising campaign. What makes this industry so hard is that you don’t just have to impress one person. You have to impress a series of people from multiple companies before you get that wonderful email or phone call telling you that you just landed a sync. The good news is that there’s so much media being created now that the chances of everybody living in a happy wonderland with lots of syncs is not out of the question. If you can consistently write great music and be reliable there is a place for any composer who wants to enter this industry. This episode focuses on the different stages of getting your music placed. Enjoy! If you have any questions, composers you’d like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

Join your host Sean Latino as he chats with the wonderful Oliver Gardner about his experiences as a composer and reflects on his time as part of the Protege Masterclass. Although we had many technical difficulties whilst recording this podcast we did have a blast as I’m sure you’ll hear.Composer: Sean LatinoTracks: Queen Sacrifice & Jane DoePublisher: Blue Pearl CreativeTo find out more about Protege check out our website: https://protege.school​ Follow us on social media to stay up to date!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/protegeschoolofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/protegeschool_/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_VASYWioyv9j3QLXV8CzQ

This week we’re doing something a little bit different. I’m going to run through a track that has had a number of placements but most recently was placed in entirety on the new Netflix series trailer, Hellbound. This track is a great example of using many of the same methods a lot of composers use but because of the way it’s structured means that it becomes incredibly useful for editors in trailer structure. If you have any questions, composers you’d like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

Maximising your Creativity. Easier said than done but once you become mindful of what keeps your head in that place where you can be more efficient with your work then you truly are on your way to getting the most out of your writing sessions and down time. This isn’t just about working every hour of every day and night and bashing out tunes. This is about knowing when to stop, when to eat, when to drink, when to play Playstation and when to go out for a walk. Whatever it is that opens your mind up to a more positive environment is exactly the place you need to put yourself in more to get the most out of your writing sessions. I hope you enjoy this very first episode of the ‘Protege Podcast’! If you have any questions, composers you’d like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

Is this the end for Composer Stories?Well - not really... (but we got your attention, right?!)In this "final" episode of Composer Stories, Guy talks about the future of this podcast, what to expect in upcoming episodes and how the new podcast, "The Protege Podcast," will include all the great material you've come to love plus many amazing additions that we have in store for you.Give this episode a quick listen and get ready for the first episode of The Protege Podcast which begins next week, in all the same places you get this podcast!If you have any questions, composers you’d like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/