Nathan, PREACH!!! This is what everyone out there needs to hear. Especially the bit about streaming and the realities of the modern music industry. It's so easy to just go along with all the fads and forget that these huge mainstream artists are tied into the big corporations which are in bed with the streaming services. Not the same for us little people. I would also add to the bit about licensing that if you are a good songwriter producer you can also try your hand at getting some placements. I make a descent amount of money quarterly just from my royalty check alone but I've been grinding for more than 10 years and have gotten a handful of placements (very small) and always try to pitch stuff through the channels I've been able to build through the years. Thanks for this! Keep schoolin' em!