Getting a single released by a major record label these days can be the least likely way for you to get any type of financial success from your music.  From my own personal experience, I’ve gotten paid much more for the use of my music in films and commercial advertisements than I’ve gotten with label releases. Joel Sill, an independent music supervisor and publisher, in this video, talks about getting an artist’s songs in a film and the lucrative benefits that come along with it. Don’t ignore this path to getting your music out there!