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How do I post a Music Request?
First, get registered to be a Music Requester. Next, start to create your Music Brief by selecting a Category (Please indicate the purpose/ usage of the music). Then, fill up the rest of the Music Brief. You may preview your Music Brief before submitting it for quotation. We will contact you within 48hours of your submission, to inform you of your job number. The Music Request will be complete after payment is made for the job number at the Payment page.
How long do I run this Music Request?
The duration of Music Request can range from average 5 days to 18 days, depending on the complexity and nature of the song. However, if you need it in less than 5 days, do let us know and we will have a special arrangement for you. No submissions will be allowed after the closing date. You will have 3 days to select the winning track after the closing date. To speed up the process, you can select your final musician as soon as you feel that he/she is THE ONE. This will allow the musician to have more time to edit/create your music piece.
Can I give feedback to musicians who submit their music tracks?
Yes! Everyone loves a two-way communication! You will be able to communicate with the musicians via the Discussion Board and advise them on any part of the track that may need editing. This is also a form of encouragement and motivation to the musician if you take the effort to give feedback to their submissions. The more you communicate with the musician, the faster and better your final music piece will be. This will also show your passion and high regards to your Music Request.
Can I control my budget?
Yes, the quotation sent to you will be a reasonable range derived according to your Music Request. Hence, the budget is very much within your control. The amount that you pledge will very much determine on the song production quality and the number of musicians expressing their interests. For a better sound quality (recorded professionally), it is an average of USD$470 onwards. Even so, the quality of the final output is still widely acceptable for a budget slightly below that.
will the payment be made?
A one time pledge of your own acceptable budget can be made to us through Paypal and major credit cards. ExpressInMusic™ will take care of the rest! We will create an ease for your convenience by doing the necessary monies transfer to the deserving musicians upon your download of the song. At any point of time (before the closing date), you may wish to increase your budget to attract more interest or production quality.
Is this similar to a music-composing competition?
Yes indeed! It is like a music-composing competition whereby you will be the judge to decide who the final musician to compose your song is. As a judge, you have the right to choose and also reject music pieces. Upon the download of the final song piece, we will award the prize money to the deserving musician!
How do I write a good Music Brief?
Communicate as clearly as possible the feeling, idea and message you wish to express in the song. Highlight the key message to convey to specific target audience(s). A good music brief will provide a clear direction without an overload of details.
Can I change the details of my Music Brief at a later date?
You will NOT be able to make any changes after submission of the Music Brief. You may confuse the musicians by changing the details while they are working on your Music Request. Please ensure you have the correct details in your Music Brief before submitting for quotation.
Can I end my Music Request early?
Yes, you may end your Music Request before the closing date as soon as you have selected your final musician. By doing so, it means that you have closed this Music Request to all other musicians.
Can I withdraw the Music Request?
You will NOT be able to withdraw your Music Request.
What if I do not like any of the music pieces submitted?
If you do not like any of the submissions, you could either:
1) Select the music piece that is the closest to what you want and share with us what is to be edited, OR
2) Extend the closing date so that there is a chance for more submissions.
Do I own the copyrights of the music piece?
Copyright of the music piece is owned by the musician and the amount pledged is a form of remuneration in support towards their effort in producing your music piece. Should you request for the owning of copyrights, kindly state that in your licensing rights that you wish to have the copyrights at a premium. Alternatively, you can request for an exclusive licensing rights to the usage of the music.