Behind the Trailers: Empowering Composers & Reinventing Sync First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff ç 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://charles-levan-s-school.teachable.com/p/sync-like-a-pro-academy-pre-recorded-1 🔊 Join, create, and connect with our indie music community here: https://www.patreon.com/BlueBuddhaEntertainmentSyncCohorts CONTACT US: 📨 Email: bluebudd...
Jun 28, 2025•54 min•Season 3Ep. 51
Ep.50 🎶 From Vinyl to Victory: Brian J. Miller on Music Supervision, Sports & Sync First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://charles-levan-s-school.teachable.com/p/sync-like-a-pro-academy-pre-recorded-1 🔊 Join, create, and connect with our indie music community here: https://www.patreon.com/BlueBuddhaEntertainmentSyncCohorts CONTACT U...
Jun 20, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 50
EP. 49: From Reality TV to Sync Gold: Jordan Young on Music Supervision, AI & Artist Power First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://charles-levan-s-school.teachable.com/p/sync-like-a-pro-academy-pre-recorded-1 🔊 Join, create, and connect with our indie music community here: https://www.patreon.com/BlueBuddhaEntertainmentSyncCohorts CO...
Jun 04, 2025•54 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Ep.48 Music Rights, Mentorship & the Future of Sync | Jonathan Lane of Slipstream Music First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://charles-levan-s-school.teachable.com/p/sync-like-a-pro-academy-pre-recorded-1 🔊 Join, create, and connect with our indie music community here: https://www.patreon.com/BlueBuddhaEntertainmentSyncCohorts CONTA...
May 24, 2025•51 min•Season 3Ep. 48
EP.47: Music Supervision Secrets with Andrew Weaver: AI, Indie Artists & Nashville’s Sync Boom! 🎶 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://charles-levan-s-school.teachable.com/p/sync-like-a-pro-academy-pre-recorded-1 🔊 Join, create, and connect with our indie music community here: https://www.patreon.com/BlueBuddhaEntertainmentSyncCo...
May 07, 2025•49 min•Season 3Ep. 47
EP. 46: Inside Music Supervision: Playtone’s Sync Secrets from The Piano Lesson to Masters of the Air First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45... 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://charles-levan-s-school.teacha... 🔊 Join, create, and connect with our indie music community here: / bluebuddhaentertainmentsynccohorts CONTACT US: 📨 Email: bluebuddha909@gmail.com 🔵 Blue Buddha Web...
Apr 29, 2025•45 min•Season 3Ep. 46
EP.44: Music Supervisor Burt Blackarach on Sync, Sampling & Survival in the Music Industry 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-academy 🔊 Join, create, and connect with our indie music community here: https://www.patreon.com/BlueBuddhaEntertainmentSyncCohorts CONTACT US: 📨 Email: ...
Apr 23, 2025•55 min•Season 3Ep. 44
🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45... 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/s... 🔊 Join, create, and connect with our indie music community here: / bluebuddhaentertainmentsynccohorts ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Charles Levan interviews music supervisor Katy McIlvaine to discuss her journey into music supervision and the creative process behind selectin...
Oct 24, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Ep.42: Behind the Sync: LA Music Supervisors Share Their Journeys, Challenges, & AI Insights Charles sits down with three top LA music supervisors—Lava Hong, Deric Berberabe, and Allyson Aranez—for an inside look at breaking into the world of music supervision. Discover their inspiring career journeys, the power of mentorship, and how they tackle the challenges of licensing music for TV, film, and more. Get insights on the future of AI in music supervision, learn about key networking tips wi...
Oct 02, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 42
S2: E11 Linda Ferrando on Sync Trends, Industry Evolution, and Indie Artist Tips 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-academy 🔊 Join, create and connect with our indie music community here: https://www.patreon.com/BlueBuddhaEntertainmentSyncCohorts -------------------------------------...
Jul 19, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Hot Topics in Music: AI Music Trends, Sync Income Strategies, & Branding Tips for Indie Artists - P2 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-academy 🔊 Join, create and connect with our indie music community here: https://www.patreon.com/BlueBuddhaEntertainmentSyncCohorts -------------...
Jul 01, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 10
S2:E9 Hot Topics in Music: AI Music Trends, Sync Income Strategies, & Branding Tips for Indie Artists (part 1) 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-academy 🔊 Join, create and connect with our indie music community here: https://www.patreon.com/BlueBuddhaEntertainmentSyncCohorts ---...
Jun 21, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 9
S2: E8 Indie Singer-Songwriter Marelle: Journey, Inspirations, and Music Insights 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45... 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/s... 🔊 Join, create and connect with our indie music community here: https://www.patreon.com/BlueBuddhaEnt... ------------------------------------------- CONTACT US: 📨 Email: bluebuddha90...
Jun 14, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 8
S2:E7: Producer Dom Brady & Hip Hop Artist Nor Kin4Life 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-academy ------------------------------------------- 📨 Email: bluebuddha909@gmail.com 🔵 Blue Buddha Website: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/ 📸 Instagram: @bluebuddhaent @syncriffs -...
Jun 07, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 7
S2: E6 Interview with Angela Leus, SVP of Universal Films 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-academy 🔊 Join, create and connect with our indie music community here: https://www.patreon.com/BlueBuddhaEntertainmentSyncCohorts ------------------------------------------- CONTACT US: 📨 E...
Jun 01, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 6
S2: E5: Producer Dom Brady & Artist MiaMei: Behind the Beats & Rhymes 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-academy 🔊 Join, create and connect with our indie music community here: https://www.patreon.com/BlueBuddhaEntertainmentSyncCohorts ----------------------------------------...
May 24, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Interview with music supervisor Brittany Douziech of Hulu's Life and Beth 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-academy 🔊 Join, create and connect with our indie music community here: https://www.patreon.com/BlueBuddhaEntertainmentSyncCohorts ------------------------------------------- ...
May 17, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 4
S2.EP3: Interview with Lana Bui, Music Director at Rogue Planet 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-academy 🔊 Join, create and connect with our indie music community here: https://www.patreon.com/BlueBuddhaEntertainmentSyncCohorts ------------------------------------------- CONTACT US...
May 10, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3
S2 EP. 2: Analog Recording Tips & Sync-Friendly Music 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff 🎧 Sign up for our 10-week LIVE Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-academy 🔊 Join, create and connect with our indie music community here: https://www.patreon.com/BlueBuddhaEntertainmentSyncCohorts/posts 🌟 Register for our annual AAPI Virtual P...
May 02, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Season 2, Ep 1 or we can call it Episode 31 Universal Music's TikTok Exit, Co-Writer Vetting, Nashville's Influence, and More! 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45... 🎧 Sign up for our 10-week LIVE Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/sync-like-a-pro%3A-academy 🔊 Join, create and connect with our indie music community here: https://www.patreon.com/BlueBuddhaEnter...
Apr 24, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Sync Agent, Charles Levan of Blue Buddha, breaks down songs synced in Season 6, of Love Is Blind. What are the trends in Sync and what Sync Agents are looking for. SyncRiffs Podcast 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/b61df3981662/abngm... 🎧 Sign up for our 10-week LIVE sync & Songwriting Masterclass: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/s... 🔊 Join, create and connect with our indie music community h...
Mar 12, 2024•17 min
Sync Agent, Charles Levan of Blue Buddha, breaks down songs synced in Season 6, of Love Is Blind. What are the trends in Sync and what Sync Agents are looking for. SyncRiffs Podcast 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/b61df3981662/abngm... 🎧 Sign up for our 10-week LIVE sync & Songwriting Masterclass: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/s... 🔊 Join, create and connect with our indie music community h...
Mar 08, 2024•14 min
Sync Agent, Charles Levan of Blue Buddha, breaks down songs synced in Season 6, of Love Is Blind. What are the trends in Sync and what Sync Agents are looking for. SyncRiffs Podcast 🎵 First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/b61df3981662/abngm... 🎧 Sign up for our 10-week LIVE sync & Songwriting Masterclass: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/s... 🔊 Join, create and connect with our indie music community h...
Mar 08, 2024•9 min
EP. 30: INTERVIEW WITH MUSIC SUPERVISOR ANN KLINE This week on SyncRiffs, Charles sits down with Ann Kline, an experienced music supervisor and attorney with film and television credits including some of the most successful and prestigious television series (ER, The West Wing, Shameless, The Good Doctor, etc.). Ann’s experience is unique in that it combines high level creative skills for placing music with the ability to understand the increasingly complex content rights landscape and negotiate ...
Oct 04, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 30
EP. 29: INTERVIEW WITH MUSIC SUPERVISOR JENNIFER SMITH This week on SyncRiffs, Charles sits down with Jennifer Smith, a Los Angeles based Music Supervisor with over a decade of experience in music and film/TV. Jennifer's impressive career includes working on shows such as America’s Best Dance Crew, Dancing With The Stars, The Ellen Show, and Netflix’s Deadly Illusions. She is also the founder of her own music supervision company, Rat Dance Party, which specializes in Film, TV. Jennifer's work ha...
Sep 26, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 29
EP. 28: INTERVIEW WITH DAVE GREEN OF THE FILTHY SOULS This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews Dave Green of The Filthy Souls, an indie-rock band originally from Manchester, England. Front-man Dave Green possesses a creative energy that drives their music and electric live performances. His strength of voice transcends any era classification, while still giving just a hint of his many musical influences. The music of this Brit rock/pop group has been featured in many TV shows, film trailers, a...
Sep 20, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 28
EP.27: INTERVIEW WITH SUSAN DOLAN OF DIG MUSIC This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews music supervisor Susan Dolan of Dig Music. Susan has spent the last fifteen years spearheading the music related aspects of productions. Some of her past work includes placements and scores in notable ad campaigns for Fortune 500 companies, network TV shows and award winning independent films. Topics 0:00 Introduction 1: 28 Entering the Industry 2:06 New York ad agency in the early days 2:41 Moving to Los A...
Sep 13, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 27
EP. 26: INTERVIEW WITH JACKSON WHALAN Charles interviews Jackson Whalan, an American lyricist and producer known for his high-impact rapping, music production, live performance, and collaboration. He has independently released over 100 songs, including LPs, EPs, singles, and features, while touring extensively both solo and with a live band. Topics 0:00 Introduction 1:50 Jackson’s start in music 2:35 Early influences: Nas, Fugees 3:33 Early mixtapes and the road to being a rapper 4:05 Passing ou...
Sep 06, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 26
EP. 25: INTERVIEW WITH COMPOSER JERMAINE STEGALL Charles interviews composer Jermaine Stegall, an accomplished and versatile composer and conductor. With over 50 projects to his credit, Stegall is most well-known for the score to “Coming 2 America,” the highly anticipated sequel to the Eddie Murphy classic, with Murphy, Arsenio Hall and James Earl-Jones all reprising their roles. Jermaine recently completed the score for "Praise This" for Universal Pictures. Other scoring and conducting assignme...
Aug 30, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 25
EP. 24: INTERVIEW WITH ANNABEL LEE Charles interviews Annabel Lee, a force in the underground Los Angeles music scene, packing every venue she plays (The Echo, School Night, Satellite, Moroccan Lounge, Hotel Cafe and more). Her current album MOTHER’S HAMMER is available on all D.S.P’s. “Alt-rock killer Queen Annabel Lee is rising from the L.A. underground scene biting down a knife as sharp as the lyrics to her song. She started out kicking it in the New England scene, where she would develop tha...
Aug 23, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 24
