🎥 Welcome to a must-hear conversation for independent musicians aspiring to make it big in the world of sync licensing! In this exclusive interview, Dave Dykstra, a seasoned drummer, composer and producer, shares his journey to success in sync licensing. Dave dives deep into the keys of his placement success, and underscores the vital role of quality and authenticity in any music production. You'll learn how he strategically partners with a select few trusted companies to ensure his music reach...
Mar 12, 2024•36 min
In this inspiring episode, we look at the incredible journey of Adam Searan, a composer and producer who went from selling phones at Verizon to making waves in the sync licensing world. Adam's story serves as a guide to aspiring musicians and composers, and is a great example of how independent artists can achieve great success in the sync licensing industry. You’ll hear how Adam's discovery of sync licensing changed everything for him, and his experience showcases the incredible potential for t...
Mar 05, 2024•28 min
If you would like to join a thriving community of Sync Professionals, we invite you to check out SYNC TITAN: https://elitemusiccoaching.com/stc This is a "Highlight Reel" from one of our Sync Fest sessions, featuring Music Supervisors Emoni Matthews and Gabe McDonough. Get ready to amplify your music marketing game with insights from these Sync Industry Experts. This episode, is a must for artists, independent musicians, producers, and anyone else interested in landing sync placements! One compe...
Feb 27, 2024•16 min
See how you can consistently get placements of your music into TV & FILM, Download our FREE Guide: https://elitemusiccoaching.com/freeguide Music Supervisors are reshaping music promotion. In fact, they are akin to the traditional Artist and Repertoire (A&R) role. In this episode, you'll get insights into how artists can get their music heard by these supervisors, leading not just licensing music for a Film or TV Show, but how to leverage these opportunities to springboard an artist's ca...
Feb 13, 2024•17 min
It’s no secret that licensing your music is an extremely profitable way to monetize your songs. Not only is generating a recurring stream of residual income one of the most attractive aspects about music licensing, but these days you can write, produce, and license your music from the comfort of your own home studio. So you can definitely make a six-figure income with your songs. There are 4 paths that musicians can take to successfully create this consistent income stream. But, like any road yo...
Feb 06, 2024•15 min
🎵 Hear from Will Carpenter on How Ships Have Sailed Landed His Song in Grey's Anatomy Season 19 Finale through our Sync Titan Community In this captivating interview, we sit down with Will Carpenter, the mastermind behind Ships Have Sailed, as he shares his incredible journey to landing a featured placement of their hit song, "Silence," in the highly acclaimed Grey's Anatomy finale. Gain invaluable insights and discover the strategies that propelled Ships Have Sailed to success. 📈 Boost Your M...
Jan 30, 2024•25 min
🚨 If you're an independent musician focused on sync licensing, this interview is a must! We sit down with Sync Titan Isha Erskine, a successful independent musician who has achieved over 800 placements over the last 5 years! He offers expert advice, expert advice to independent musicians looking to get their music placed in TV shows, films, and commercials. From the power of using templates to streamline your workflow and save time in the music production process, to valuable tips on metadata, ...
Jan 23, 2024•25 min
If you're wondering, “Can I still promote and pitch my music if I'm signed to an Exclusive Representation Deal with a music library?” The answer may surprise you…But don't make the mistake of just handing your music off to a library and expecting them to do the rest of the work for you. While it's great to have a team working on your behalf, no one cares about your music more than you! You SHOULD always be promoting your songs, and pitching them to music supervisors, WHEN you know your songs are...
Jan 16, 2024•7 min
Discover how to consistently get your music into TV & FILM, Download our FREE Guide: https://elitemusiccoaching.com/getstarted 📢 Will AI (Artificial Intelligence) truly hijack the music industry? In this episode we’re going to debunk the myth, and share the most critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of AI's impact on the music industry – especially for independent musicians striving for sync licensing success in TV shows, films, and commercials. This is the truth behind AI's role in the fu...
Jan 09, 2024•11 min
As a composer or songwriter, you’re faced with the crucial decision of selecting the right Performance Rights Organization (PRO). In this episode, we dive into the world of ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC, comparing the advantages and disadvantages of each. This will help you make an informed decision by exploring what perks and features each PRO offers to composer and songwriter members. 🎵 ASCAP - Discover the benefits and potential drawbacks of joining the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Pu...
Jan 02, 2024•14 min
The recent resolution of the SAG strike in Hollywood has triggered a transformative wave in the entertainment industry, carrying immense implications for musicians. Join us in this episode as Music Supervisor/Sync Agent Jody Friedman dissects the new deal points stemming from the strike and sheds light on why musicians need to brace themselves for a surge in post-production activity. This uptick is poised to create a heightened demand for music, offering a window of opportunity for musicians. 🔑...
Dec 26, 2023•5 min
It’s no secret that licensing your music is an extremely popular outlet for musicians, but why do so many musicians struggle with it? It's because they don’t have a clear roadmap laid out for them... In this episode, we unveil the Sync Licensing Success Path, a proven framework discovered through extensive research and collaboration with sync industry experts. If you're an independent musician dreaming of landing your songs in TV shows, films, and more, this is a must-watch! 🔗 Let's find out wh...
Dec 21, 2023•20 min
In this episode, we meet with Cheryl B. Engelhardt from In The Key of Success to explore how you can build your fan base organically and grow your followers. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers....
Jul 27, 2022•19 min
Jody discusses 3 tools you can use whenever you can't get past the creative blocks that get in your way from writing or producing your next masterpiece! Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to ind...
Jun 15, 2022•11 min
We've noticed confusion on whether a music distribution deal is the same as music licensing. Music distribution is the way that the music industry makes recorded music available to consumers. Music licensing is about placing recorded music and compositions and synchronising it against pictures such as films, TV, Trailers or Video Games. In Today's episode, Jody walks you through key differences between music distribution and music licensing and why it is important for artists to know the differe...
May 11, 2022•12 min
Jody interviews Music Supervisor Jackie Westfall about her path in music supervision and the kinds of projects she works on. Jackie Westfall has worked on hit TV shows such as 9-1-1, 9-1-1 Lone Star, Panic, Pose, Halston, Mainstream and Indie FIlms such as Boys In The Band, While We´re Young, Mistress America among other projects and Ads for some of the best known global companies including Apple, Toyota and Red Bull. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it ...
Apr 13, 2022•20 min
Did you know that most Filmmakers start their journey by submitting their films to Film Festivals? And did you know that they need music from independent artists?! Film Festivals need to license the music they use in their projects, just like TV shows, films, ads and trailers do. Let's learn more about licensing your music to films premiering at film festivals! Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched...
Mar 09, 2022•57 min
Don't let “taboo” keep you from recording songs by other artists. There are many reasons why you should be recording covers of other peoples’ music. Recording covers can also be a smart thing to do if you want to pitch music and license your music for films and TV . On this podcast Jody Friedman talks about three reasons why you should be recording covers of other people’s music. Listen to the podcast and find out why doing covers of other peoples’ songs is a good idea. Jody Friedman is a Music ...
Feb 02, 2022•13 min
Being a music supervisor isn't all that it seems - Jody goes over what it takes to become a music supervisor and whether it's the right career path for you. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers....
Jan 12, 2022•16 min
There are so many paths that you can choose when entering into Sync and licensing. On License Your Music Podcast, Jody interviews Licensing Rep & Publisher, Kristina Benson to discuss important questions to ask yourself so you can identify how you can carve out your own unique path in Sync Licensing. Kristina Benson is a lifelong music professional and the owner of Sweet On Top, a boutique agency and publisher that provides synch representation, creative services, custom tracks, music superv...
Dec 29, 2021•24 min
Jody interviews License Your Music alumnus and Music Producer, Theo Seidmon to discuss how Theo went from zero to over 20 Syncs a year! Theo Seidmon is a music producer and a songwriter who has seen a growing success in the world of sync and licensing. His music can be heard on over 50 TV shows on some of the best known networks including ABC, NBC, Disneyland and many more. On this show Jody Friedman interviews Theo about licensing music for films and TVs and his success in music and how he went...
Dec 15, 2021•20 min
There are BIG differences between sync agents and music supervisors. We talk about why it's important to know them. In the world of Sync and Licensing the job title, “music supervisor” and “sync agent” often comes up. But what does a music supervisor do and what are the responsibilities of a sync agent? There are BIG differences between the roles of sync agents and music supervisors and on this week´s podcast Jody Friedman talks about why it is important to know the difference between those two ...
Dec 01, 2021•8 min
Sync Fest 2021 is upcoming on November 8th - rub elbows with music supervisors, attend a live listening session and learn industry secrets on getting music syncs. Get your free ticket at licenseyourmusic.com/syncfest2021
Oct 27, 2021•1 min
As an artist, it can take a while to realize how many people are involved in making a piece of music. Collaborating with other artists, producers and lyricists can not only help you to achieve your goal as a musician, but it is also an extremely important part of building a network and gain knowledge which will help you further in the game of music sync and licensing . On this week´s podcast we talk about why it's important to not make art just for yourself and we will explore how you can procur...
Oct 13, 2021•10 min
Jody interviews Music Licensing Rep & Artist Advocate, Rachel Komar to get her take on today's Music Business challenges and how to overcome struggles artists have to deal with. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers....
Sep 29, 2021•20 min
Once you're earning money from Licensing Your Music, you'll need to decide what type of business you want to form. In today's episode, we'll discuss the key differences between an LLC, an S-Corp and a Sole Proprietorship. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers....
Sep 15, 2021•22 min
Today, I want to talk to you about why it is crucial to learn the business of Music Licensing before pitching your music. Are you ready? Let's dive in!
Sep 01, 2021•18 min
Jody interviews his Songwriting Mentor, Author & Speaker, and former VP of Creative for Warner-Chappell, Judy Stakee about the songwriting process and what it takes to write a great song.
Aug 18, 2021•30 min
Every independent filmmaker needs music and they have to find it from somewhere. Usually they want bands they cannot afford and this is why its the perfect opportunity to offer them quality music at an affordable rate. Today, we'll discuss how you can license your music for Films premiering at Film Festivals! Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to licens...
Aug 04, 2021•13 min
I've never met one person who didn't 'like' music. Early on in our lives, we form attachments to music and there are three ways that you can go in terms of your relationship with music. Join me today, as I'll discuss this and help you identify if you're a "hobbyist" or a "careerist". Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV,...
Jul 21, 2021•12 min
