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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 1H 1M

How Do You Actually Go Full-Time in Production Music?

from 52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast · host Dave Kropf

In this episode Dave is joined by Steven McDonald to talk about how he went from posting music on YouTube to landing major placements, why he writes fast and doesn’t throw ideas away, and the honest truth about the freedom, pressure, and discipline it takes to make this work for real.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WqfsFl0hLrYhttps://www.stevenmcdonaldmusic.com/musicSupport 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!

In this episode Dave is joined by Steven McDonald to talk about how he went from posting music on YouTube to landing major placements, why he writes fast and doesn’t throw ideas away, and the honest truth about the freedom, pressure, and discipline it takes to make this work for real. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WqfsFl0hLrY https://www.stevenmcdonaldmusic.com/music Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music a...

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