This episode explores the science and art of creating Soundalikes, the perils and pitfalls to avoid, tips for managing client expectations, the role of the musicologist&nbsp;and the potential impact of AI. Participating in the conversation are composer and producer Simon Elms (Eclectic Sounds), PCAM director, composer and producer Chris Smith (The Barbershop Music Co) and Greg Owens (Creative Director, Gas Music). This episode is hosted and moderated by PCAM Chair, Paul Reynolds (Senior VP, Massive Music). Resource References includePRS For Music:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">htpps://www.prsformusic.com</a>PCAM:<a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;htpps://www.pcam.co.uk</a>

The Minefield That Is … Soundalikes Part 1

Quoting & Budgeting

In this PCAM podcast we discuss the important subject of how to construct, negotiate and justify a music budget, how to interrogate a fixed budget to ensure it is sufficient to do the job and the framework that PCAM provides to enable a detailed budget to be properly calculated and presented to client. Taking part in this conversation are freelance composer &amp; sound designer, Bankey Ojo, Sam Heath (Exec Creative Producer at Sounds Like These) and PCAM director, composer &amp; producer, Chris Smith (MD, The Barbershop Music Co). This episode is hosted and moderated by Greg Owens (Creative Director at Gas Music). Resource References include:The Musicians Union -&nbsp;<a href="https://musiciansunion.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://musiciansunion.org.uk</a>PCAM -&nbsp;<a href="https://pcam.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pcam.co.uk</a>PRS Member Services -&nbsp;<a href="https://prsformusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://prsformusic.com</a>Forever Audio -&nbsp;<a href="https://foreveraudio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://foreveraudio.com</a>SCOREcast - Facebook/SCOREcast: London

Show Me the Money Part 2 

Responding to a Brief

In this episode of the PCAM Podcasts we explore the briefing process for both short form and long form projects, how briefing has changed over the years, how to get the most out of the briefing process and the benefits of forming collaborative creative relationships with clients. Taking part in the conversation are PCAM Chair, Paul Reynolds (Senior VP, Massive Music), Sam Heath (Exec Creative Producer, Sounds Like These) and Bankey Ojo, composer and sound designer. The host and moderator is PCAM director, composer and producer, Chris Smith (The Barbershop Music Co). Reference resourcesPCAM -&nbsp;<a href="https://pcam.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pcam.co.uk</a>Forever Audio -&nbsp;<a href="https://foreveraudio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://foreveraudio.com</a>

One Bite of the Cherry

Royalties & Publishing

This episode of the new series of PCAM podcasts explores the subject of music royalties and publishing, how income is derived and how to manage your copyrights, in a conversation between legal and publishing expert, George Hyde (Music Affairs) and PCAM Chair, Paul Reynolds (Senior VP, Massive Music). This episode is hosted and moderated by PCAM director, composer and producer, Chris Smith (The Barbershop Music Co). Resource References include:PRS For Music:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prsformusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.prsformusic.com/</a>PCAM: <a href="https://www.pcam.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.pcam.co.uk/</a>Musicians Union: htpps://<a href="http://www.musiciansunion.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.musiciansunion.org.uk</a>The Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS): <a href="https://www.prsformusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.prsformusic.com/</a>Broadcast Music Inc (BMI): <a href="https://www.bmi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bmi.com/</a>American Society of Composers, Authors &amp; Publishers (ASCAP): <a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">htpps://www.ascap.com</a>Forever Audio: &nbsp;<a href="https://foreveraudio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://foreveraudio.com/</a>

Show Me the Money Part 1 

How to get into the industry

This PCAM podcast episode features a discussion with three industry experts - Rachel Menzies (BMG), Greg Owens (GAS Music), and Sam Heath (Sounds Like These) - who share advice for aspiring media composers trying to break into the industry. Topics covered include building relationships, creating a strong portfolio, understanding contracts, pricing work appropriately, dealing with criticism, and continuing to develop your craft. Host - Paul Reynolds (MassiveMusic)&nbsp;&nbsp; Resources mentioned that can provide further guidance include;&nbsp;PCAM -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pcam.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.pcam.co.uk/</a>PRS for Music -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prsformusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.prsformusic.com/</a>Ivors Academy -&nbsp;<a href="https://ivorsacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivorsacademy.com/</a>Forever Audio - <a href="https://foreveraudio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://foreveraudio.com/</a>

Can You Hear Me Knocking?

PCAM past, present & future

This introductory episode of the new series of PCAM podcasts explores the origins of the organisation, what it has achieved in regulating the Applied Music industry, what it offers its members, and the challenges it faces in dealing with an ever-changing and evolving professional, industrial and technological landscape. The contributors are PCAM Chair, Paul Reynolds (Senior VP, Massive Music) and PCAM director, composer and producer, Chris Smith (The Barbershop Music Co). The host and moderator is composer and sound designer, Bankey Ojo. Resource references include:PCAM -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pcam.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.pcam.co.uk/</a>The Institute of Practitioners&nbsp;in Advertising (IPA) -&nbsp;<a href="https://ipa.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ipa.co.uk</a>The European Composer &amp; Songwriter Alliance (ECSA) -&nbsp;<a href="https://composeralliance.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://composeralliance.org</a>PRS For Music -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prsformusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.prsformusic.com</a>Forever Audio - <a href="https://foreveraudio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://foreveraudio.com/</a>

There & Then to Here & Now

This PCAM series of podcasts features discussions with industry experts PCAM -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pcam.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.pcam.co.uk/</a>Forever Audio - <a href="https://foreveraudio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://foreveraudio.com/</a>

PCAM - Career Advice for Music Professionals

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