Okay, here’s my blog post about submitting music to Netflix.
So, I’ve been messing around with this whole “getting my music on Netflix” thing for a while now, and let me tell you, it’s a bit of a wild ride. I figured I’d share my experience here, ’cause why not? Maybe it’ll help some of you other music nerds out there.
Figuring Out the Deal
First off, I had to do some digging to even figure out how this whole thing works. Unlike Spotify or Apple Music, you can’t just upload your tunes directly to Netflix. It ain’t that simple. I spent a good chunk of time just Googling stuff, reading forum posts, and trying to piece it all together. It’s like, Netflix doesn’t exactly shout from the rooftops about how to get your music to them. They keep things pretty low-key.
Finding the Right People
Next, I learned that you gotta go through these things called music libraries or music supervisors. Basically, they’re the middlemen (or middlewomen!) who connect musicians like me with the folks making shows and movies. Sounded easy enough, right? Nope. Turns out, there are tons of these libraries out there. I started making a list, checking out their websites, and trying to figure out which ones were legit and which ones were just… well, not a good fit for my kinda tunes.
Getting My Music Ready
Then there’s the whole getting-my-music-ready part. You can’t just send them any old thing. I had to make sure my tracks were mixed and mastered properly. You know, all that technical stuff that makes a song sound good. Thankfully, I already had most of my stuff in pretty good shape, but I did spend some time polishing things up, making sure everything was top-notch. Also learned that I had to create instrumental versions of my tracks, since they sometimes use those for background music and stuff.
Sending Out Submissions
Once I had a decent list of libraries and my music was all shiny and ready to go, I started sending out submissions. This part was a bit tedious, I won’t lie. Each library has its own way of doing things. Some have fancy online portals, others want you to email them directly. So I spent a lot of time filling out forms, writing emails, and basically just trying to get my music in front of the right people. And then, it was just a waiting game. Lots and lots of waiting.
Rejection and Persistence
Did I get rejected? Oh yeah, plenty of times. It’s just part of the deal. You gotta have thick skin in this game. I got a bunch of those “thanks, but no thanks” emails. But I didn’t let it get me down. I just kept at it, tweaking my approach, sending out more submissions. I even started reaching out to music supervisors directly, trying to make connections that way. It was a hustle, for sure.
Finally, Some Good News!
And then, finally, after months of work, I got some good news. One of the libraries I submitted to liked my stuff! They wanted to add a few of my tracks to their catalog. It was a huge win. It didn’t mean I was gonna be on the next big Netflix show or anything, but it was a foot in the door. And that’s what matters. I’m still sending out submissions and trying to get more placements. It’s an ongoing process, but it’s definitely doable if you’re willing to put in the work.
I hope it would help you in some ways.
