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Hey, I have a question that keeps bugging me after a few of your videos. I’m not a full time composer/producer, so I don’t create dozens of tracks a year. If I have like 10-15 tracks I’m keeping away from being published on Spotify, how do I prioritize whether to submit them to Pond5 or Motion Array or Artlist?

thanks Bro

Hello! I just got my music accepted by pond5, but as I'm new to this world of stock libraries I have some doubts.. I was told to get an ISRC code for my music before uploading it on libraries, and to do that I had to choose a title for the song and add the composer/artistic name. When I upload it to the library, I have to use the same title and composer name? For example, in the library, I used a descriptive title and I didnt use the same composer name to create my account there, so the composer name will be different on pond5. Is this a problem or it is ok to do so? Thanks for your amazing content, new subscriber here!

Thank you for this. But I'm confused about something. Composers seem to set pricing on P5 very low -- say between $15 and $200. I suppose that's what it takes to be competitive there. Meanwhile, exclusive, highly curated libraries appear to charge thousands of dollars for a song that get used in TV and film. So if your goal is to be in those high end libraries, wouldn't getting listed in P5 be a bad idea? Assuming you were listed in a high end library, buyers could find something of yours, check on P5 and get it there for way less. What am I missing here?

I’m really glad to have found your channel. Been looking for licensing advice all over the place. Just subscribed today. Thank you!

Though this is a year old, I have watched some other creators on Pond 5 and other production/stock music platforms.
I am not liking Pond 5 cause you can not opt out of the subscriptions, and yeah I do charge quite a bit for my uploads, just can't bring myself to under sell myself, period.
I love making music and composing as well as producing it all. I use FL Studio 20 and would upgrade to 21 but my PC is old and can't handle it(starving artist insert here).
I have songs up on Spotify but they are not getting even viewed,lol. I have decent YT channel content and not much there either, can't afford to pay someone at all let alone some course in anything. I am starting to think that a person has to have some sort of advertising bank roll to break out in order for anything to pop off.
And yes, there will be those who disagree with that. But I am not in to this to simply be a 'hobby', I really need to generate an income from it all.
Oh well.....

Hi Eric, do you embed metadata in your files using Kid3 or Music Tag Editor Pro or similar before uploading to Pond5? Thanks for your assistance. Keith

Nice video! I've sold a few songs on Pond5 but I'm an amateur and the songs aren't loud or crisp enough. Do you have any recommendations for getting them mastered at an affordable price? I want to make sure they're at least high quality enough for sale even if they aren't pop music standards. Thanks!

WARNING!!! pond5 refuses to put audio tag on your music previews, allowing anyone to rip and steal it right off the website.

Do songs need to be registered to BMI before uploading?

Hi! Do you copyright your tracks before submitting?

Hello there.Had you ever listen about Sentric Music Publishing ?

I hope some new libraries see my music, thanks for sharing your experience!

Thank you for your videos. I am concerned that they require you upload your driver's license. Very sensitive information.

Will the takeover of POND5 by Shutterstock end up destroying POND5 ?

is it possible to upload already released songs on like spotify to pond 5?

Is it better to deposit the songs even on a pro?

I write instrumental rock music like Joe Satriani for example. Would that be acceptable for this? Or are there other libraries for more “song” structure that aren’t necessarily stock music style? I’ve been wondering this for a few years now. I looked on pond5 and found several songs similar to what in write so I guess I just have to submit and see, but can you clarify this for me? That would be highly appreciated as I want to get my catalogue in libraries

The only time I have ever been rejected by P5 was for uploading a pack, they just don't want them!

Hey Eric, very cool video! it does give a good idea on where to start.... Do you think today, 9 months later, all the info on this video is still valid? I mean, would you still recomend Pond5 to start from CERO, or has this changed? that way, I can focus just on this, then I believe is Motion Array....... and then the sky is the limit (or is it?) 🤓👍

My templates don't always save. Very frustrating!

Good video and very helpful info.

thank you for your reply on the other video. i make lo- fi synth-pop with bass guitar, synthesizers and sampling, sound a little bit like rush meets beastie boys, all instrumental.. or am i making niche music that won't work here. is this a good option for me?

I like the "small forward" reference... haha

My ID verification just got accepted yesterday... Hopefully my music will be accepted too...

Thanks!

Excellent video 👍 Subscribed👍🎸🎸

Hi Brian! Really thx for the nice advice and the quality of your videos too. I'm starting to put my pieces in pond5. I even followed your tricks about templates. But why in the "status" is written "needs edit"? I've done everything, and most of all, my pieces are already online ready to be bought!

Will certainly try that. Thanks Eric!

Do you retitle songs for non-exclusive libraries? Have heard it's a bad idea. True?

Now, I use ASCAP as my PRO... the website states that  Pond5 or our publishing admin partner will register the work with the "relevant PRO".

This might be a question I need to ask them but... when they say "Relevant PRO", I assume that they will register to my current PRO and not migrate my songs to BMI.

HI really great video! I'm new subscriber..by the way I have already had sales in Pond 5, however, how can I achieve more exposure or more sales? Do you recommend paying a membership or something like that? What do you think of the new purchase by shutterstock?
I really would like to sell more although now my portfolio only has 100 tracks, so what do you recommend I do?. Thanks

Hello eric! Excellent video, thank you for all the information and the humor bits too. I had a good laugh at the orlando magic one. I was wondering if it’s better to release one song at a time consistently or release songs in album or packs? If you have any opinions on this that would be awesome. Thank you!

Hello Sir! I was verified on Pond5. I was thinking, if I can sell the same music/loops on the other music libraries?

Hi Eric, do you include the edits of the tracks in the collection or just the full track?

Hi Eric, would you recommend having a personal composer/ artist website to get easier in to those libraries? Cheers

Great videos, thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I just recently uploaded to Pond5 for the first time, all 14 were accepted.

opps! Thank you confirming again. Appreciate you much!!

(my first project-suggestion by you--thank you)they asked me for my Id or photo id is this okay. Wow, all my business up front. I dont know them, and what they could do with my identification can you help me understand if this is okay legitimate do this portion they are asking me for,

Thank you very much, you have such great content to help me grow in this
industry!! Thanks again (part 3)

part 2 of 2 they asked me for my Id or photo id is this okay?
Wow, all my business up front. I don’t know them, and what they could do with
my identification- can you help me understand if this is okay legitimate to do
this portion of the process for startup with them, that they are asking me for

Pond 5 use to allow MP3 upload I heard they moved to wav files! Is that true and what’s your thoughts? Thanks!

Hello Eric!Great video and information thank you!An issue I have lately on Pond5 is that many items have lower prices tha the price I choosed and they end up selling lower than my price, I have no idea why this is happening, if you have any ideas will be awesome.Keep rocking!

I’m a rap artist turned songwriter trying to figure out to how get started with my production partner and am completely clueless these videos have been very informative thank you

Just got an email from Pond5 and they added my collection of tracks to the membership. Thanks for this info Eric!

I recently got my pond 5 catalog added to the membership scheme in the exact way that Eric recommends in this video.

Loving these videos Eric!!!!