Making Contact Without Being Annoying

1. Be Human
Keep your emails personal, polite, and straight to the point. No one has time for fluff.

2. Engage as a Fan
Follow music supervisors on social media, comment on their work, and be a fan before you collaborate.

3. Don’t Fear Rejection
Music supervisors won’t tell you to “get lost” or that “your music sucks.” They’re people, not gatekeeping monsters.

4. Follow Up Without Being Pushy
Polite persistence shows passion. Follow up even if they downloaded your music—just don’t spam them.

5. Subject Lines Matter
Use something that grabs attention, like “Sounds like [insert popular band name].” Never write “Follow-up” as the subject.

6. Make It Easy to Say Yes
Provide everything they need upfront: organized folders with labeled files, including MP3s, instrumentals, stems, and metadata. Don’t make them hunt for anything—your music should be ready to go.

7. Build a Reputation, Not Just a Relationship
Be the person they want to work with again. Respond quickly, deliver on time, and handle feedback like a pro. Your name carries weight—make it a good one.

8. Assistants Are the Real MVPs
Treat assistants and coordinators like gold—they’re the ones listening to your music and passing it along. Bonus: today’s assistant could be tomorrow’s music supervisor.

Bottom Line: Build real connections, keep it professional, and always follow through. Your music deserves to be heard—just don’t act desperate.

"Don’t let your music collect dust—let it collect royalties.”

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