A Composer's Guide to Library Music

‘Finally a comprehensive book about the inscrutable world of library music – or Production Music as I prefer to call it! Dan takes an independent and impartial look at all the varying approaches and models and leaves it to the reader to decide which best suits them, and this is as it should be.’

‘Tons of valuable information on just about every aspect of the business - all gathered intelligently and explained thoughtfully.’

‘I don’t know a better, more well informed book on the subject of making a living from writing library music, particularly for trailers. There’s so much confusion out there and this book cuts through it all! Full of actionable advice, it’s a godsend for any composer. It can help you avoid costly mistakes and focus in on where the real opportunities for success lie.’

‘A Composer’s Guide To Library Music - this title and valuable guide perfectly sums up the building blocks and how to assemble them in order to succeed in making a living as a Library Music composer. It brings to life in-depth advice from industry professionals, covers production tips, the business, networking and composing trends to name a few of the gems. The book is not only an excellent source of information but also offers valuable guidance to making the right decisions in the fast paced and competitive world of Library Music. I highly recommend this book!’

‘Clear, insightful and entertaining. If I had a time machine, I would send it back to my past self: a guide like this would have certainly come in handy.’

‘Dan's book is a fantastic resource for anyone with an interest in library music. It's full of information and insight taken from his own career and those of other working professionals, and the novice and expert alike will surely find many things of use in these pages.’

‘Dan's book is basically a full education in all things music licensing for any composer looking to fully understand the industry. From the business and productivity to creativity and networking, all aspects of the industry are covered in great detail. Real advice from real composers doing the work is a priceless bonus. It's the perfect launching pad to begin or further propel anyone's career!’

‘Very informative...having been in the production library industry for almost 20 years and having witnessed the changes brought about by the internet and the 'race to the bottom', this invaluable resource more than confirms many of the pitfalls to avoid and helps to lay out a path to success.’

‘Dan Graham's book demystifies the world of library music, giving an excellent overview of this expanding industry and is an essential read for anyone looking to write music for media.’