In November 2007, Loyola University in New Orleans hosted NARAS (The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) for a series of workshops and discussions about music in the modern age. In this session, 20-year music and film industry veteran Jon McCue talks with panelists about modern music usage in film and TV. Panelists AM, Scott Bomar, David Castle, Jay Weigel, and Jim Gabour discuss the changes in the film and TV industry in recent years with regard to music, and give advice from their respective backgrounds on how to make a living using these mediums.

Composer Jay Weigel discusses his experiences finding a way to make a living as a young composer.

Composer Jay Weigel discusses his background growing up as a musician in New Orleans, his entry into composition, and his reasons for coming back to New Orleans.

Composer Jay Weigel discusses copyright issues for songs used in films and his experiences with work for hire.

Composer Jay Weigel discusses how to sell yourself and your music through smart social networking.

Composer Jay Weigel discusses the business of composing music to sell to others and the give-and-take process the accompanies it.

Composer Jay Weigel discusses the process that is involved with composing music for commercials and the working method he has found that works best for him.

Composer Jay Weigel points out ways that aspiring composers can get a foothold in the business of music in order to position themselves for that perfect opportunity to write music for a living.