The Sync Lab

The Sync Lab

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 my co-host, Gary Gray, 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!

Episodes

December 10, 2024 29 mins

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...

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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.

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October 22, 2024 78 mins

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://...

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October 14, 2024 95 mins

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.


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October 6, 2024 61 mins

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 licensi...

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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 ...

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In the latest episode of Music, Money & Life, Aaron speaks with NY based composer Pete Calandra about his career as a performer on Broadway and his vast experience licensing his music in TV and Films.


Pete Calandra is a prolific composer and keyboard player who has been immersed in the New York City music scene for most of his life. He has scored over 100  films and written over 2500 compositions for television, films and h...

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In the latest episode of Music, Money and Life, Aaron from https://www.htlympremium.com/ speaks with LA based composer Kyle Wittlin.


Kyle has had his music placed in over 100 tv shows, including shows like American Pickers, Hell's Kitchen, Ink Master, SNL, The Voice and many more.


Learn more about Kyle:

http://www.kylewittlin.com/

https://soundcloud.com/kwittlin


For a free, four-hour video course all about how t...

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RoyFi® was founded to provide capital to artists at below-market rates. We find it unfair that our competitors have taken advantage of artists for years, charging 40-80% discount rates, and we are here to change it. RoyFi will advance artists capital on their future royalty earnings while allowing them to maintain complete ownership of their catalogs. We do not make loans, which means that the deal you sign with us today will never...

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After having put a music dream aside for so many years due to family, work obligations, and never a full belief that he had what it takes, Rich Chambers had an epiphany approximately three years ago and decided to really go after his dream.

He is currently about 2 1/2 years into it now and with a lot of hard work, research, perseverance, and refusing to say "no," Rich has had featured videos, millions of Spotify streams...

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In my latest podcast, I speak with Emmy award winning songwriter extraordinaire, Michèle Vice-Maslin.  Michele has had over 5,000 placements in Film and Television, Her recent work include a 2019 producer nomination from HMMA (Hollywood Music In Media Awards), songs in the Matt Damon feature “DOWNSIZING”, the feature CON MAN starring Ving Rhames, Talia Shire, James Caan, The features LOST GIRLS, FIRECRACKERS and Dumplin’ starring D...

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December 10, 2021 49 mins

Get A Free, Four Hour Audio/Video Course On How To License Your Music In TV, Films & Ads:  https://www.htlympremium.com/free-course.html

In my latest podcast I speak with Drew Smith. Drew Smith is an award winning professional songwriter (RIAA GOLD) and country artist based in Nashville, TN. He is the owner of Gray Sound Recording LLC, working as a producer and senior mixing engineer and the creator of “The Before You Reco...

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October 26, 2021 27 mins

For a free four hour audio/video course all about how to make money licensing your music in TV, Films, Ads & more, visit: https://www.htlympremium.com/free-course.html

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October 11, 2021 28 mins

For a free four hour audio/video course all about how to make money licensing your music in TV, Films, Ads & more, visit:
https://www.htlympremium.com/free-course.html

Topics covered:

1) How to break into sync licensing and the importance of developing a following– John Anderson, Hunnypot

2) Are sites like Taxi necessary for breaking into music licensing? - Ed Hartman

3) The importance of approaching licensing as a business...

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September 28, 2021 25 mins

Topics Covered:

1) How To Get Started In Music Licensing – Eddie Grey

2) How long does it take to get started in music licensing? - Anthony Clint Jr.

3) The importance of having a niche – Chuck Hughes

4) What Kind Of Music Are Music Libraries Looking For? – Michael Nieves, Sugaroo

5) Do You Need To Live In A Major Music City To Succeed In Licensing? – Jason Moss

The 90 Day Music Licensing Challenge:
https://www.htlympr...

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September 4, 2021 25 mins

The 90 Day Music Licensing Challenge starts October 1.  Visit https://www.htlympremium.com/90-day-challenge-2021.html for more.

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In the latest episode Of Music, Money And Life, Aaron speaks with Isabella Bedoya from The Fame Hackers about how to build a sustainable career  in the music business from the ground up.  Learn more about Fame Hackers: https://www.thefamehackers.com/webinar-optin

For a free four hour audio/video course on how to license your music in tv and films, visit https://www.htlympremium.com/free-course.html

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Originated by Greater Alexander, the Greater Impact House is about developing ground level awareness for career-driven creatives towards urban renewal in Detroit, Michigan. This project is geared towards established artists that are focused on creating artwork and music without the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco or any other mind altering substances.  Learn more:  https://www.greaterimpacthouse.com/

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October 15, 2020 14 mins

Aaron introduces a new segment called Featured Artist and introduces the first featured artists, Merlot Embargo.  Learn more about Merlot Embargo here: https://www.merlotembargo.com/

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In the latest episode of Music, Money And Life, Aaron speaks with Jason Davis from Radar Label Group and One One 7.

Jason's career began as a songwriter when he was discovered by Grant Cunningham, the former VP of A&R for Sparrow Records. Davis went on to write a #1 Billboard hit, received several ASCAP songwriting and publishing awards, and was nominated for a Latin music award. Davis has also co-founded other cutting edge ent...

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