The PCAM Podcast

PCAM Podcast 9 - Contracts

This week, PCAM Committee member Tony Satchell takes you through the so-called “Pink Form”. Available from the PCAM website, the Pink Form is an industry-approved contract that gives you the assurance that the agreement you and your client are entering into adheres to expected industry practices and doesn’t involve any nasty surprises!

PCAM Podcast 8 - How To Get Into The Industry

How do you cut through the noise of so many people and succeed? This week members of the PCAM Committee talk about how people can begin their path into industry and some of the pitfalls they may encounter at the start of their career.

PCAM Podcast 7 - Gear & Technology

On this week's podcast we ask, how has technology changed over the last few decades? What gear do you need to get started? What software do PCAM Committee members tend to use? What do people think advertising music sounds like? We also discuss the best way to achieve unique sounds and the advantages of live instruments over sample libraries.

PCAM Podcast 6 - Sound-Alikes

This week we delve into the misconception that infringement of copyright is usually a black-and-white affair. We discuss what a musicologist does and when you need to use one. Also, what constitutes a sound-alike? And how can you navigate a situation away from a sound-alike towards something more original?

PCAM Podcast 5 - Chasing Late Payments

What are the best ways to make sure you get your money in good time? Chasing payments can be the bane of a composer’s administrative duties, so we look into the most effective ways of making sure you track down the money you’re owed, ranging from gentle measures to more extreme action.