Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Is Library Music Still Worth It in 2025? A REALITY CHECK for Composers & Producers
If you're a composer or music producer wondering whether writing library music is still a viable income stream in today's saturated, AI-disrupted, and royalty-shrinking industry—this is the video you need to watch.
I've been writing production music since 2016 and, despite not writing consistently for the past 5 years, I still earn a solid 5-figure annual income from my catalog of 700–800 tracks. In this video, I share my personal experience and give you an honest, strategic breakdown of where library music stands today and how YOU can still succeed in it.
We'll cover:
- The current challenges (saturation, low royalties, AI)
- Why functional music is still in demand
- How to choose the right niche and avoid burnout
- Why exclusive labels are now the smart choice
- What kind of publishers to work with (and avoid)
- Tips to stand out with unique, strategic cues
Library music isn't dead — but it has changed. This video gives you the real talk and actionable advice you need to approach it with purpose.
0:00 Intro
1:15 Library music is alive and well
2:18 The game has changed
3:34 The A.I. threat
4:16 Is this the right gig for you?
4:52 Find a niche
6:45 Find the right publisher
8:22 A recap
Is Library Music Still Worth It in 2025? A REALITY CHECK for Composers & Producers
If you're a composer or music producer wondering whether writing library music is still a viable income stream in today's saturated, AI-disrupted, and royalty-shrinking industry—this is the video you need to watch.
I've been writing production music since 2016 and, despite not writing consistently for the past 5 years, I still earn a solid 5-figure annual income from my catalog of 700–800 tracks. In this video, I share my personal experience and give you an honest, strategic breakdown of where library music stands today and how YOU can still succeed in it.
We'll cover:
- The current challenges (saturation, low royalties, AI)
- Why functional music is still in demand
- How to choose the right niche and avoid burnout
- Why exclusive labels are now the smart choice
- What kind of publishers to work with (and avoid)
- Tips to stand out with unique, strategic cues
Library music isn't dead — but it has changed. This video gives you the real talk and actionable advice you need to approach it with purpose.
0:00 Intro
1:15 Library music is alive and well
2:18 The game has changed
3:34 The A.I. threat
4:16 Is this the right gig for you?
4:52 Find a niche
6:45 Find the right publisher
8:22 A recap
