Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video, we'll take on the challenge of creating an investigative TV music cue in just 30 minutes, starting from a previously accepted library track as the foundation, guiding you through the process of crafting the perfect track for your next project. We'll cover everything from selecting the right instruments to building tension and creating a sense of urgency over time. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips along the way, you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish in just half an hour.

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TV MUSIC BOOKS
Demystifying The Genre/Cue - Dean Krippaehne - amzn.to/3IsY7Ja / amzn.to/3GnVHcd
Writing Production Music For TV - Steve Barden - amzn.to/3CrzsAU
Deconstructing Production Music for TV - Steve Barden - amzn.to/3Is8Aof
So You Want To Become A Media Composer - Adonis Aletras - amzn.to/3Gj7xUH
Introduction To Music Publishing for Musicians - Bobby Borg/Michael Eames - amzn.to/3Z7dixo

MUSIC INSPIRATION BOOKS
Songwriters On Songwriting - Paul Zollo - amzn.to/3IB6fXQ
More Songwriters On Songwriting - Paul Zollo - amzn.to/3CtpL4W
The Song Machine - John Seabrook - amzn.to/3VOx2TJ
Anatomy Of A Song - Marc Myers - amzn.to/3Gi7EzT
Always Magic In The Air - Ken Emerson - amzn.to/3Gi7EzT
The B Side - Ben Yagoda - amzn.to/3CuzUym
Tunesmith - Jimmy Webb - amzn.to/3jSz6wE