Book Reviews

Hey! That's My Song! A Guide to Getting Music Placements in Film, TV, and Media ​
was reviewed by Adryan Russ in the award-winning magazine for the 
Society of Composers and Lyrists (SCL), The Score, Summer 2022 Edition on page 53.

The Summer 2022 issue of The Score features in-depth conversations with some of today's
most in-demand television composers, an exploration of the score book boom,
and a look at some of the summer honors bestowed on composers and songwriters
by their respective performing rights organizations.
READ HERE
[Member Access Only]
​thescl.com/the-score-magazine/summer-2022/​

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Testimonials

I want to thank you both for your presentation at Tin Pan South (Songwriting Seminar). I had just discovered your book (I think through a Nashville Public Library search then bought my own copy) and been recommending it to people. When you walked on stage I had a fangirl moment - wait they wrote that book I love! So thank you for such a great resource, I've just begun exploring sync and your book is extremely helpful. Thanks again! Appreciate you both,
A.E., Nashville

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Congratulations, you two, on your book!
​T.B., Entertainment Attorney and Best-selling Author, L.A.

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HEY! THAT'S MY SONG! A Guide to Getting Music Placements in Film, TV, and Media by Tracey Marino & Vance Marino, authorities in navigating the complex music for sync ecosystem. Comprehensive, hugely useful, beautifully organized, Interesting, and a fun read!
M.S., Production Music Library Owner, L.A.

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I really liked your book! Very thorough and informative. Congrats.
G.G., Music Attorney and Music Business Professor, L.A.

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Ms. Marino, just wanted to drop a quick note to say I'm really enjoying Hey! That's my Song! I'm just starting out in the synch world and this book has been incredibly informative! 
L.M., Songwriter; Georgia

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Thanks, Tracey and Vance. We really enjoyed having you as special guests at our [songwriting] meeting. You were a great encouragement to our group and to me, too.
 D.G., Award-winning Musician, Songwriter; AZ

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Hey Tracey and Vance! I am halfway through your book-- so awesome of you both to share your wisdom so generously!
S.G., Songwriter, Musician, Producer; NY

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Dear Tracey and Vance,
I just wanted to tell you that I am 2 chapters into your book, and I am enjoying it THOROUGHLY!!! It is so well written and your explanations are so clear!! I have not studied much theory, but this past hour I have had several light bulb moments!! Thank you so much for writing this book 💕 Truly inspiring!!
All the best,
M.S., Singer-Songwriter; Los Angeles​

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Hi Tracey and Vance,
​I am so excited! I won a book on Taxi TX Monday that I already had. I asked them if I could have a copy of the “Marino book” instead, and they are sending it to me at the end of the week! Michael plugs your book often! Looking forward to your book. 
N.K., Singer-Songwriter; Detroit, MI

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Tracey & Vance,
Thank you again for taking the time to talk to me yesterday. It was informative, and changed my thinking on more than one aspect of this. It really did solidify for me that my goal is to get into sync music. I’m afraid to say it out loud, but it is. I am eager to edit & implement your suggestions. You have given me so much truly valuable help. 
S.C., Composer; FL

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My husband borrowed my book and absolutely devoured it. He's not a professional musician or songwriter, but he's really into music, and he could not put it down.
J.M., Professional Singer, Music Director; CA

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Hi Tracey and Vance
The book looks amazing! Allow me to join the chorus of congratulations for delivering much-needed, valuable information and hard-won perspectives. The focus on networking warms my heart. I also appreciate the opportunity for the first time in my literary career to conjure up the term "ambassadorial."
Much respect,
D.K., Best-Selling Author, Journalist; CA

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Hi Guys,
Getting so much out of your book. I read the 1st few chapters of “Hey!”  then I skipped ahead to the marketing section which is quite interesting. It’s a terrific resource.  
Cheers,
E.R., Award-winning Songwriter, Author, Playwright; NY 

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The book arrived several days ago…THANK YOU! It is awesome! You guys put so much in there, it will be a great reference for pretty much everything writers of all levels need to know!
J.I., Professional Songwriter, Musician; AZ

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Guys,
So far this book is fantastic!! Congrats!! I’m into part 2 now...
Best,
J.D., Hit Songwriter, Composer, Producer, Guitarist; Los Angeles

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This sounds like a great book. Hal Leonard published eight of mine, and I hope yours is a big success for all of you.
My clients are always asking me about placing their original tracks in movies and TV shows. I bet I could sell 100 copies by referring [this book] to my clients.
M.L., Author, Hit Songwriter; CA

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Hi Tracey and Vance,
I thoroughly enjoyed your segment on Taxi TV. Very insightful and valuable. I am a long-time ASCAP writer, publisher, singer-songwriter, recording artist, sound designer, actor, novelist, husband, grandpa, musician, window washer, garage-cleaner-outer, margarita maker, etc. OK, all the kidding aside...I am starting to have some good luck with placing my music and I REALLY want to buy a copy of your book. BUT, I want to buy one that is SIGNED. How do we work that out? 
Let me know.
My Best,
C.N., Inductee, Kansas Music Hall of Fame; KS

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Hi Tracey and Vance,
It was an absolute pleasure listening to you both speak [at a music conference]. You were stand-out guests and panelists and I am so impressed by who you are and what you have accomplished.
K.S., Music Conference Attendee; IL

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Hey! Heard ya at Durango in Ventura and decided your book would be a worthy investment! 
M.B., South Carolina

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