
Production Music, Music Libraries & Licensing: Tips & Techniques for Succeeding in Production Music
Moderated by Angela Sheik, Operations Coordinator at the Production Music Association (PMA)

Production music is a major part of the music industry that many creators overlook when exploring career paths. From TV shows and films to commercials and trailers, production music powers a vast amount of media.
This panel introduces composers, producers, and songwriters to the fundamentals of the production music industry. Panelists will explain what production music is, how music libraries work, how placements generate revenue, and how creators can begin building a catalog.
Attendees will gain an understanding of the ecosystem from composing and submitting music to libraries to understanding licensing, royalties, and metadata. Whether you're an artist looking to diversify income streams or a composer curious about media placements, this panel will provide a practical overview of how to get started.

Alan Lazar
Composer, Vice Chair of the Production Music Association

Angela Sheik
Artist, Songwriter: Single All the Way, Shameless

Sarah Scarlata
Music Marketing Director at APM Music

Jacob Yoffee
Composer, Music Producer

Kris Le-Roy
Sr. Music Licensing Executive, Film/TV at Universal Production Music

Scott Reinwand
Head of Production at Warner Chappell Production Music

