The Sync Lab

Aaron Davison

Welcome to The Sync Lab, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of music licensing for TV, films, and beyond. I'm your host, Aaron Davison, and I explore strategies, insights, and expert advice to help you get your music synced and make a living doing what you love. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your sync game, you're in the right place. Don't forget to visit TheSyncLab.com for resources, tools, and the ultimate directory to help you succeed in the music licensing world!

  1. 8月6日

    Playing The Long Game In Sync Licensing With Brit Fox

    Brit Fox is an award-winning producer, songwriter, vocalist, and audio engineer. Rooted heavily in alternative urban music, her sounds also draw influence from pop, Latin, and R&B. She is the owner and founder of Cleveland-based Brit Fox Studios. Her work has been featured in a wide range of high-profile placements, including ABC, MTV, BET, VH1, Netflix, Hulu, Sony Pictures, Paramount, Univision, The CW, CBS, Vice TV, the MTV Music Video Awards, A24, the Cannes Film Festival, PlayStation, Beatstars, and Universal Music Group. Learn more about Brit Fox here: https://www.britfoxstudios.com/ For a free four hour video course all about how to make money licensing your music in tv and films, visit https://www.htlympremium.com/

    36 分钟
  2. Making A Full Time Living Licensing Music With Bryn Evans

    7月10日

    Making A Full Time Living Licensing Music With Bryn Evans

    In the latest episode of The Sync Lab, Aaron speaks with Australian based TV/Film composer, Bryn Evans. Bryn Evans is a songwriter and composer from Ngunnawal country in Australia.  His music has found a home on over 100 television shows, including hit reality series MTV’s Catfish, RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Real Housewives franchise, and Keeping Up with the Kardashians. His compositions have also been featured in major dramas like All American, as well as NBA, NFL, and MLB broadcasts. Beyond television, his work has appeared in short films and podcasts, demonstrating his ability to adapt and thrive in different storytelling mediums. As a dedicated collaborator, Bryn regularly works with songwriters and composers worldwide. Most recently, he co-wrote a song for the Academy Award, and Palme d’Or, winning film Anora (2025). In this episode, Aaron and Bryn discuss: -How to make a full-time living licensing music -How long it takes to get to a full time income -How many tracks you need to generate a full time income from music licensing -Licensing instrumental tracks vs vocal tracks -Three things you need in order to get started -Exclusive vs Non-Exclusive contracts -How to license music in the USA if you live abroad -Networking Online VS Networking in person -How to land music in feature films -Why artists should collaborate with other artists -The value of seeking out feedback for your tracks For a free four hour video course about how to license music in TV and Films, visit: https://www.htlympremium.com/

    40 分钟

  3. 2024/12/10

    The Mental Game Of Mixing

    In the latest episode of The Sync Lab, Award winning producer Gary Gray discusses what he calls "The Mental Game Of Mixing". To attend the free webinar with Gary Gray called "The Mental Game Of Mixing" on Saturday, 12.14 at 10 AM Pacific, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1417337065654/WN_LDaN3h8hTwaI4QuLAiuMIg Visit The Sync Lab.com for a free sync licensing directory and other resources that will help you get your music licensed.

    30 分钟
  4. A Tribute To Quincy Jones

    2024/11/27

    A Tribute To Quincy Jones

    In the latest episode of The Sync Lab, Aaron Davison and Gary Gray pay homage to the late Quincy Jones. Gary was friends with Quincy and in this episode, Gary shares several personal stories about Quincy as they discuss Quincy's legacy and the mark he made on the music industry. Don't miss this special tribute to a true music industry icon.

    55 分钟

  5. 2024/10/23

    How To Produce Vocals For Sync Licensing

    In the latest episode of The Sync Lab, Aaron and Gary discuss: 1. The importance of conveying emotion and exaggerating when recording vocals 2. Technical aspects like avoiding latency issues 3. Setting proper input levels to avoid distortion 4. Focusing on timing, tuning, and volume consistency in vocal takes 5. Using the LCR (Left-Center-Right) method for layering vocals 6. Tips on recording lead and background vocals Visit https://www.thesynclab.com/ for more about The Sync Lab.

    1 小时 19 分钟
  6. The Impact Of AI On The Music Industry

    2024/10/14

    The Impact Of AI On The Music Industry

    In the first official Sync Lab podcast, Aaron and Gary speak with a panel of guests, including supervisor Pamela Liptak, filmmaker Matt Deskiewicz and composer David Fogel, about a wide range of topics, with an emphasis on AI and the impact AI is having on the sync licensing industry and music business in general.

    1 小时 36 分钟
  7. #1 Billboard Charting Producer Gary Gray

    2024/10/06

    #1 Billboard Charting Producer Gary Gray

    In my latest podcast, I chat with award-winning producer Gary Gray. Gary and I have collaborated extensively in the past on various music projects for sync licensing and created multiple courses together related to sync licensing and music production.   Gary and I are excited to announce our new podcast and website, The Sync Lab. In this episode, we discuss our partnership and dive into Gary's journey in music production and licensing, covering: A recent project Gary co-produced that hit #1 on Billboard The Amazon Super Bowl commercial for which he produced the music His evolution from drummer to award-winning producer The impact of mentorship from legends like Quincy Jones and Chick Corea Tips for knowing when your tracks are "done" and ready to pitch How he secured a 12-year gig with Disney/20th Century Fox And much more! For more about The Sync Lab visit: https://www.thesynclab.com/ Check out the Amazon Super Bowl Commercial Gary produced the music for here: https://youtu.be/aVs-PNs1pXU?si=UlkUI33kVQ-duyWC

    1 小时 1 分钟
  8. Susan Jacobs, Music Supervisor: American Hustle, Little Miss Sunshine, Silver Linings Notebook and more!

    2024/07/10

    Susan Jacobs, Music Supervisor: American Hustle, Little Miss Sunshine, Silver Linings Notebook and more!

    In the latest episode of Music, Money & Life, Aaron speaks with the Emmy award winning music supervisor, Susan Jacobs. Susan Jacobs is a powerhouse in the world of music supervision, with a remarkable career that includes work on acclaimed projects such as "Silver Linings Playbook," “Little Miss Sunshine”, “Capote”, “Unbreakable”, “The Visit”, “Old”, "American Hustle," the award-winning HBO series "Big Little Lies” and many more. In this 45-minute episode, Susan shares her wealth of knowledge and experience, covering a wide range of topics, including: -How to pitch music directly to music supervisors-The process of clearing music in music supervision-How supervisors are selected for feature films-The importance of registering your tracks prior to pitching them to music supervisors-The role of “sound-alike” songs in films and series-How the current economic landscape has affected sync licensing and how artists can adapt -How the negotiation process works when licensing tracks -Why less is often more when it comes to music used in sync -And much more! Learn more about Susan here:https://www.supervzn.com/ Get a free four-hour audio/video course about music licensing here:https://www.htlympremium.com/

    43 分钟
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Welcome to The Sync Lab, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of music licensing for TV, films, and beyond. I'm your host, Aaron Davison, and I explore strategies, insights, and expert advice to help you get your music synced and make a living doing what you love. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your sync game, you're in the right place. Don't forget to visit TheSyncLab.com for resources, tools, and the ultimate directory to help you succeed in the music licensing world!

信息

  • 创作者
    Aaron Davison
  • 活跃年份
    2013年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    123
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © Aaron Davison
  • 节目网站
    The Sync Lab

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