In this second article in the series on making money with production music libraries, I will offer tips for composing tracks that sell and get placed on television, films, video games, and other media. This list of composition tips will help you meet the needs of television producers while setting yourself apart from the competition.

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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.