This post is in response to a great post defending the importance of bands releasing albums and not only single mp3s. The benefits are both financial and creative, and sadly they seem to be overlooked far too often in today’s quick-turnaround, song-of-the-week music industry.

Production music libraries are a hot topic these days as folks are looking for a ways to earn extra cash. Emerging music composers as well as music for picture industry veterans can benefit from submitting music to production music libraries. It’s one of the easiest ways to get your music played on television, film and other media and earn continuous income from performance royalties. This is the first of an extended series about production music libraries.

Today I’m going to discuss a few tips for injecting some reggae-style grooves into your songwriting. I have yet to find a music lover who dislikes reggae music. It’s laid-back yet funky nature makes for a universally appreciated style. There’s something in reggae for everyone: Meaningful lyrics, interesting drum patterns, soul moving chords, and memorable melodies.

The music industry can sometimes seem like a battle field of shady business practices, stolen property, copyright infringement, and shattered relationships. With so many people shooting to make it big, it’s more important than ever to protect yourself and your music. It all comes down to one golden piece of legal advice: Get it in writing!