Writing music for TV requires a strong background in both music composition and studio production. Becoming a success in the industry also requires quite a lot of patience, as it can take many years to build a catalog that generates enough royalties to make the investment of time worth while.
Music library composers frequently debate the fine balance between quantity versus quality. On the one hand, it takes of lot of cue placements to generate income. On the other hand, the quality of each cue much be top notch, both in composition and studio production to get accepted into libraries. Music supervisors tend to be very picky about both of these things, and music libraries know this well. To compete, your tracks must be authentic and well-produced.
So, how do you accomplish both of these goals? A good strategy is to develop a schedule of block recording time, but don't necessary put a limit on the completion. If you find yourself working on a cue for what seems to be an extended period, take a break and come back to it another day. Sometimes hearing the elements with fresh ears can provide the eureka moment needed to pull it together quickly.
Though every composition and production requires varying degrees of attention, it's good to find a balance between the act of churning out a certain number of cues every month and creating unique, original music that will get well-paying placements.
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