About Boombox Serenade

Score is an important tool in the director's arsenal, but Boombox Serenade takes the position that the most memorable film-music moments belong largely to music that's had a life and a context outside of cinema. This blog is dedicated to such moments and the music that make them possible.

Boombox Serenade is also dedicated to helping new filmmakers understand the practical ins-and-outs of crafting great soundtracks on any size budget. In February of 2008, the blog made its music licensing guide, How to License Music: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide, available as a free download.

About the Author: Shannon Coulter has written for several music magazines including Remix, Performer, and the London quarterly, Comes With a Smile. She dabbled in A&R over at Magnatune Records (where she signed a handful of bands including Yongen, Jeffrey Luck Lucas, Seldon Plan, Beight) and recently added Caroline Suh's 2008 documentary, Frontrunners to her credits. She also leads workshops on the music licensing process, particularly how to craft a non-score soundtrack on a smaller budget. She's conducted these workshops at South by Southwest, the LATV Fest, and the Future of Music Summit. Her email address is: shannon (at) boomboxserenade.com.