[Fmpro] FMPRO Digest, Vol 21, Issue 21

[TheOrchsVoice@aol.com]

Hey Mark,
         Hope  you didn't get me wrong. I'm all FOR the SubmitDIRECT system 
and  hope composers will find more innovative ways to promote their  music. My 
concern was whether FMN's system would also let them  upload their credits. 
Your reply indicates it will -  and that's great. Having that info online will 
be significant  to certain job posters. I know other music jobs don't care as  
much about credits. My query referred to film submissions. Yea, it's  always 
going to be necessary for  composers to serve as  their own best "agent" - even 
AFTER they've signed with a music manager  or entertainment lawyer. Ya still 
gotta get out of the  studio some times to schmooze those old contacts and  
meet prospective clients. Marketing one's self /services  must be an ongoing 
process for anyone in business. 
      I know there's a  shortage of agents compared to composers. I tried my 
best  to change that fact, to my utter disappointment and broken  heart. After 
working as a composer's asst. for several years, I moved  into LA and joined 
an agency with the hopes of becoming trained as an  agent. My dream was to one 
day represent the composer - orchestrator  I believed in the most as well as 
other music  creators. I worked faithfully toward that goal for many years  
but it turned out no one but me believed in my dreams and unfortunately,  I 
couldn't fulfill them all by myself. I learned firsthand  how the film music biz 
can crush one's spirit. During the last few  years, I applied many times at 
other agencies but guess God had  different plans for my life. I still hope my 
music pals will get  the career opportunities they desire. I do whatever I can 
to  assist/support their efforts. I know you share the same wishes  for our 
creative comrades. I hope the SubmitDIRECT service will help them  better 
accomplish their goals.
Bettie