ep21 Behind The Curtains Of A Successful Music House w/ Jordan Smith

Ep 6 Warner Chappell Composer David Dykstra Talks Shop: David Dykstra is a vet in the music business. He shares about how he went from touring full time to creating a more sustainable life with sync, production, engineering and more. He knows so much about the music industry so I recommend you take out a ... by Sync Gems

33 min listen

Ep 3 From Beginner To A Marvel Placement In 2 Years- with Sigurd Jøhnk-Jensen: In this interview we talk about trailer placements, how long it takes and how many tracks Sigurd needed to have to achieve over 100 tracks placed in 5 years. We go on to talk about happiness, and we get into well being and the importance of rest. we... by Sync Gems

65 min listen

How Music Supervisors Can Change Your Career w/ Lauren Denmark & Andrew Weaver: In this episode, we speak with the founders of Triple Tread about the role of supervisors in helping artists succeed. The guests share their passion for assisting artists and provide insights on what supervisors look for in musicians. They discuss ho... by Sync Gems

60 min listen

Ep 10 Pitching To Disney- What It Actually Takes To Build A Publishing Company In 2023 with Max Elefant: On today's episode we take a peak behind the curtain of an up and coming publisher that has seen quite a lot of success. We talk publishing, we talk hustling, networking, doing the reps and trusting in your path to success in sync and in general Max ... by Sync Gems

45 min listen

Ep 1 Introduction: Sync Gems: This is the first time I record and release a podcast into the world so I'm super excited to see how this goes. This podcast is about my goals with this podcast and what my goal is: bringing on the brightest minds to discuss the sync licensing world-... by Sync Gems

4 min listen

Pivoting, Learning & Growing in the sync business- Eric Campbell: In this Pdcast Eric Campbell walks you through his journey to becoming a jack of all trades in the music business, how he started as a musician but has risen up to so many challenges that I personally don't think I would. it was fascinating to decode... by Sync Gems

37 min listen

ep19 From Cruise Ships To The Matrix w/ Tom Gire: In this podcast episode, Brand X founder Tom Gire shares his inspiring journey of making a lifelong living from his music, starting from playing on cruise ships to making trailer tracks for successful campaigns like The Matrix, Harry Potter & The Las... by Sync Gems

71 min listen

Ep 7 From No Placements To A Star Wars Placement: This is an amazing lesson about gradual growth, the process till the first placements, custom music, music business, and way way more. The best thing about this episode is that it really shows vividly what it takes to rise in the sync business, and h... by Sync Gems

65 min listen

Ep 2 Sync Licensing Masterclass With Eric Bolivar: In this episode we take a deep dive into sync libraries and communication fundamentals. This episode is pure gold for people who want to get more familiar with sync libraries, and also amazing for people who want to understand the mindset of a very s... by Sync Gems

46 min listen

Ep 4 How To Find Your Uniqueness In Sync Licensing with Bryan Nguyen: In this episode we take a deeper dive into custom music and get insights from a label partner. Bryan Nguyen from "Ghostwriter music" (Placements in Man In Black, Ready Player One, The newest Avatar, Mulan and many many more) is not new to the sync sp... by Sync Gems

58 min listen

Using AI To Thrive As A Composer w/ Lionel Fabert: With placements in major productions such as Guardians of the Galaxy 3, The Witcher, Woke, Rap caviar presents (and more) Lionel Fabert's expertise is not to be missed. On this episode Lionel discusses his unique approach to making music, the way he... by Sync Gems

49 min listen

Ep 11 Creativity, Inspiration & Success with Phil Lober: Today we talk about artistry, about intrinsic vs extrinsic motivations and more with a guy that has started scoring for films at the age of 16, After a long time of trying he has created amazing success having his music placed in The Avengers, Aqua ... by Sync Gems

60 min listen

Ep 8 Going Full Time In Your Craft: New years resolutions never worked for me. But something else did. In this episode I guide you through an exercise that has helped me to go from having $10 in my bank account to going full time in music, and living a life on my terms. I know other pe... by Sync Gems

9 min listen

ep41 Working With Rick Rubin, Staying Humble & Going The Extra Mile w/ Dana Nielsen: In this episode Grammy-nominated engineer and mixer Dana Nielsen takes us on a journey through his illustrious career, having collaborated with music legends like Bob Dylan, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and more. As a former protege of Rick Rubin, Dan... by Sync Gems

81 min listen

Taking ”Bad Deals” And Creating Your Own Luck w/ Jamie Shield: In this episode Jamie Shield shares his journey in music production and how he has managed to double his savings through sync licensing. He discusses falling in love with recording, getting a call from Timbaland himself, and the power of building a s... by Sync Gems

59 min listen

ep33 Sync Music Business- Filling The Gaps w/ Michael Maas: In this episode we explore a wide range of topics including understanding the perfect placement for your music, the growing demand for vocals by publishers, effective strategies for navigating the sync music business, the importance of clear communic... by Sync Gems

57 min listen

Ep 12 Creating Long Term Relationships In Sync with Brandon Simmons: Today we have a successful composer in the Ad & TV space (placements in ABC, FOX, BET and more), and family person talk about Creating long term relationships, Analyzing music that is being used, productivity hacks and being efficient & able to do th... by Sync Gems

46 min listen

Ep 9 How To Choose The Best Publisher To Work With- With Grant Borland: In this episode we take a deep dive into different ways your music can be placed, and how you should approach choosing the right publisher for you. There are a lot of super practical tools in this episode so make sure to collect them gems! Grant Borl... by Sync Gems

44 min listen

Ep 14 Efficiency Meets Creativity: The Art of Custom Music with Jake Dijak by Sync Gems

41 min listen

Ep 15 How To Achieve Success In Composition, Sound Design & Life- with David Yousefi: In this episode you'll discover the importance of perseverance. With hundreds of placements in trailers, TV, games, and ads, David shares his wealth of knowledge on finding the right people to work with, building a supportive community, and practical... by Sync Gems

48 min listen

ep32 Writing For Indie Films, Collaborating & Meeting Your Idols Lunch w/ Andrew Lipow: On this episode we delve into the intriguing realm of collaboration, exploring the hows and whys, the importance of actively meeting people face to face, and the delicate balance between quantity and quality in sync. We'll also uncover the secrets be... by Sync Gems

55 min listen

Ep 13 From Marine to Music Mogul: Brian Mckinney’s Crazy Journey to Success in the Licensing Industry: On todays podcast, Brian shares his story of transitioning from the Marine Corps to starting his own record labels. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, resources, and being one's own boss. He also provides an inside perspective on the differe... by Sync Gems

58 min listen

Ep18 From $4 To 6 Figure Royalty Checks: with Michael Maas: In this episode, Michael shares his incredible story of rising to huge success relatively quickly after coming back to music. He talks about his journey from leaving music completely for 5 years, to transitioning from his day job as a train conductor... by Sync Gems

76 min listen

ep20 From Jay Z to Sync: Carving your own path in music w/ Sean Carter: On this episode I talk to Sean Carter, he is an In house Audio Engineer, Music Composer, Music Supervisor, Sound Editor, & Mixer for The Washington Post, He is also a sound designer & lyricist with a very unique upbringing and inspiration. Sean has p... by Sync Gems

46 min listen

The Power of Trust & Long Term Relationships in Sync Music w/ Erick Bolivar: with our special guest, Erick Bolivar. We delve into the art of networking, emphasizing the enduring importance of face-to-face connections. Erick shares his invaluable insights from six years of attending conferences, offering tips on how to make a ... by Sync Gems

86 min listen

How To Make Music That Resonates w/ Noam Levinberg: In this episode of Sync Gems, we sit down with Noam Levinberg, the head of the audio department at Artlist, to discuss his passion for audio and the secrets to creating the perfect music for TV and film. Levinberg has been in the music industry for o... by Sync Gems

64 min listen

Why So Many Composers Are Not Where They Want To Be: In this podcast I offer my perspective about why there are so many creatives who are complaining about not having the success they deserve, why they are not getting placements, why music is hard, and why life is hard I will also offer solutions to ge... by Sync Gems

18 min listen

Music For Games: everything you need to know w Sigurd Jøhnk-Jensen: Are you curious about music for games? In this episode our guest Sigurd Jøhnk-Jensen shares valuable insights on how to get started making music for games. Sigurd has had amazing success in the gaming world, and in this episode, he shares how he gets... by Sync Gems

62 min listen

The Importance Of Persevering, Focusing, And Asking For What You Want w. Shalev Alon: On this episode Shalev shares his remarkable experience of landing a coveted position in Hans Zimmer's studio after just three months in Los Angeles, recording renowned artists like Nick Jonas, Busta Rhymes, Zara Larsson, and 2chains. He also assiste... by Sync Gems

46 min listen

ep21 Behind The Curtains Of A Successful Music House w/ Jordan Smith: In tis episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Jordan Smith, Manager of Sync & Licensing at "Chroma Music." Jordan gave us an inside look at her work for a premium music house and shared her experiences wearing different hats in her role. Jordan... by Sync Gems

60 min listen

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