I wanted to talk about something that’s super important but often overlooked: self-belief. The reason I’m writing this is that I’ve seen so many talented producers get stuck not because they lack skills, but because they don’t believe in themselves. It’s something I’ve struggled with too, and I think it’s crucial to address it. Believing in yourself is key in this game. It’s what fuels your creativity and keeps you pushing through the tough spots. Self-belief is about trusting your abilities. It’s that inner voice that says, “You got this.” But we all face challenges like self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Negative feedback and comparing ourselves to others can knock us down. It’s part of the journey, though. To build and maintain self-belief, start with positive affirmations. Tell yourself you can do it. Celebrate the small wins – every little achievement counts. Focus on your strengths and set realistic goals. Don’t be afraid to fail; see it as a learning experience. Building self-belief isn’t a one-time thing. It’s a continuous process, but totally worth it. Believe in your journey and your unique voice. Today, I’m your inner voice: You’ve got this!

Do you make your own Cue Sheets, do you have a template or a system that you use?

Hello all, I'm wondering if there are any discount codes for any of the drum/percussion libraries Alex works with? TIA

Hi everyone Setting a rate has always been something I've struggled with, for various reasons. Mostly, I start feeling like I'm getting greedy and overcharging, even if I have done careful calculations to establish what I think is a reasonable rate. To confuse matters, friends who are directors or produces then tell me I'm UNDERCHARGING. It gets even more confusing when there are different rates depending on the project type (short film vs commercial vs documentary etc.) I'm in a very fortunate position that I've been personally recommended to a local production company who would like to stop using library music (they use artlist.io normally and are increasingly dissatisfied with that.) Their work output includes short documentary, corporate, commercials and they've made 2 features. But having never worked with a composer before they have no reference for budgeting. Getting back into it after some years away I feel very out of touch with current pricing strategies. Is there some sort of industry "standard" calculation/ratio for different project types? This would be specifically for commissioned music, and the only references online would be sync library rates - is it sensible to follow a similar pricing model? Would very much appreciate if you could share your approach. I think it is so beneficial for composers to be open about these things - we are colleagues, not competitors 🙂

Dear community, I have a few questions: - Too many tracks? If the answer is yes, which ones would you remove? - The video I posted is from a contest in which I was a finalist. It is appropriate? -About credits a) I'm not sure I put them because they are minor things. b) If I put them, it is too much information, right? c) Only the table or the logos? I just don't have a link for all the logos... I don't know... And everything you see that is wrong. Thank you so much! https://play.reelcrafter.com/F3AM1wlzQge618LeHDhaBw