EPISODE · May 18, 2023 · 49 MIN
How Can the 80/20 Rule Can Boost Your Career in Production Music?
from 52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast · host Dave Kropf
The 80/20 rule, or “Pareto Principle,” is a concept that states that 80% of the outcomes in life can be attributed to 20% of causes, and as it turns out, this principle can also be applied to our development as composers. On this week’s episode, we unpack 5 ways to use this 80/20 rule to boost our careers in production music, as well as talk about some pitfalls to watch out for if this all goes sideways. Plus we feature an intense, electronic tension cue written by 52 Cues community member, Kris Claerhout (https://kc-fyx.disco.ac/lib/4137).00:00 - Intro & Welcome02:06 - 5 Ways the 80/20 Rule to Boost Your Career in Production Music36:31 - Join the 52 Cues Community!37:45 - "Equalize Intensify" by Kris Claerhout46:31 - Outro & How You Can Support 52 Cues!Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.comIt's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!
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The 80/20 rule, or “Pareto Principle,” is a concept that states that 80% of the outcomes in life can be attributed to 20% of causes, and as it turns out, this principle can also be applied to our development as composers. On this week’s episode, we unpack 5 ways to use this 80/20 rule to boost our careers in production music, as well as talk about some pitfalls to watch out for if this all goes sideways. Plus we feature an intense, electronic tension cue written by 52 Cues community m...
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