It's been almost a month since my last entry.  So let me give you a little update on what's been going on.  Admittedly I haven't done a whole heck of a lot with music licensing, but I've been busy with my band, Brother Howe (we had a show, a contest, and have released a new maxi-single) and also with my other blog IHateDaveGrohl.com, which has been fun for me.  Regardless, I've let these things get in the way, but at least it can't be said that I'm lazy. 

So the challenge last time was that I contacted my contact at BMI asking for their film and tv department.  A few days later he DID respond with an email address for their film and tv department and a phone number.  I sent an email in asking them what resources they had for one of their members.  That was over three weeks ago, so I think they're blowing me off.  Looks like I'll have to make phone call.

Another challenge was that I had put together an email to send out to music supervisors and to begin sending it out.  I procrastinated and procrastinated and finally this morning sent out eight emails, two of which came back as undeliverable.  I tried personalizing them a little bit.  For example, I sent an email in to America's Funniest Home Videos in which I made a suggestion (something like, "I think this song would work well for a montage of people running into things or being dizzy") and then I included a link in the email which plays the song immediately if they click it using Tunepak from Reverbnation.  We'll see if that approach works or not. 

And finally, I had put together a list of four local ad agencies.  However, I have yet to call them. 

So the challenge last time was to contact someone at BMI to find out what they have in regards to a Film and TV department and what that department can do for me in helping get my music on tv shows and into films.  Update:  I sent an email early yesterday morning to the one and only contact I have at BMI and am waiting for a response. We'll see if they're blowing me off.  All right, one item checked off

Another challenge was to draft an email that I can send to Music Supervisors, asking them to add me to their email list when searching for music for their projects.  Update: I have an email drafted.  Now comes the hard part (for me anyway): sending the emails out.  I think it's a pretty good email, but I don't know for sure, you know?  Is it professional enough and will it do what it's intended to do?  What I plan on doing is sending the emails, then following up with phone calls a few days or a week later.

The last challenge was to research local ad agencies about using my music in their projects.  I procrastinated on this, but I did a quick Google search this morning on agencies in my own town only.  I came up with four and put their contact information in a spreadsheet.  I think that's a good amount to start with and perhaps get some feedback from them.  To be honest, I don't know if this will bear any fruit or not, but it's something I thought of for Making Money with your Music so I'll let you know if it's worthwhile.