Author: Rosie Howe

Rosie Howe is an L.A. based music supervisor, licensor, and entertainment administration manager. Her clients include filmmakers, producers, film & tv production companies, advertising agencies, tech companies, as well as brands in various industries. Rosie advises on music selection and original music production, licensing strategies, artist relations, and serves as a proficient arbitrator. Rosie is an active member of the Guild of Music Supervisors and the California Copyright Conference. She has a background in music performance, legal administration, peer education, customers service, and sales. As a firm believer in social investment, Rosie spends her free time providing helpful feedback and educational resources to people starting out in the entertainment industry through workshops, panels, and one-on-one sessions. She has been featured on Behind the Music podcast, panels for Music Biz Mentors, and is a regular contributor to the magazine style blog Ms. In The Biz.

It’s part of the job that one has to watch a variety of films and television to keep up on current trends, for research, and for projects. Not that you will hear any complaints from me! I get introduced to some amazing films and tv shows through my work and network of people I work with. But when I’m sneaking in some me time, and I’m unplugging over the weekend, I’m curling up with some take out and a heart-pumping, sweaty palmed, psychological thriller film. Some of my favorite ones have not only had intriguing music but have had interesting…

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The year is 2018 and, in this world of ours in the year 2018, women are taking their places in the forefront of our society. The landscape of our world is filled with women CEO’s, growing women’s political power, professional athletes, doctors, scientists, musicians, and writers. Throughout the year we have not only seen a raised awareness on sexual assault against women but have witnessed presumably powerful men being held accountable for their actions in sexual assault cases. One could look at all that has progressed over the course of this year and might think that we have come so…

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Paying for music has become a complicated and confusing process for the average consumer. It’s hard for people to catch up in a quickly evolving industry that still hasn’t completely caught up with this evolution. Plus, it’s difficult to have someone who doesn’t understand the work and equipment it takes to make music. I believe it was Confucius that said “education breeds confidence”. When you know the inner workings of something, you can utilize it to its fullest potential. A lot of my clients come into our initial consultation fully believing that they can’t afford the music they want. About…

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My father was a very wise, caring, and pensive man. He always went above and beyond to teach me how to be self-sufficient, kind, and to love myself, as well as others, unconditionally. He had a few phrases that he would always say to me that would later help guide me through my journey to becoming a music supervisor. The one in particular that creeps up into my head on a daily basis is “ remember Rosie, situational awareness”. He didn’t just mean to make sure to be aware of my surroundings when I’m walking home alone at night. He…

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