Sync Licensing Minute

Sync Licensing Minute

HI! I am Michelle Lockey, Singer-Songwriter from Maryland, I have been in the world of Sync Licensing for over ten years. I have also hosted courses for several years on sync licensing, setting goals and moving forward. I have had music in a variety of shows from Netflix's Locke & Key to Young Sheldon to a movie with John Travolta (Speed Kills). Here we will discuss all things Sync Licensing in short, easily digestible episodes. For more information about me, go to www.michellelockey.com Looking forward to sharing with you!

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April 24, 2026 44 mins

Kimberly Korn has been killing in it the world of Sync. She entered this space only 2 years ago after a haitis from music for a career in physcology and raising 4 kids. Prior to that she was a singer, dancer, performer & playwrite (Still is). She is wracking up the placements and has learned to producer her own songs.

Listen to the episode as she gives her adive to anyone wanting to get in this space!

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Sign up for the Get Signed in Sync Conference: https://www.2indie.com/a/2148244670/czLeJJ8s

Get $50 bucks off by using code: MICHELLE


Sonnet Simmons is an Indie artist with music in Coca Cola, Volkswagen, GoDaddy, Reebok, Nike, T-Mobile, Starbucks and shows like Younger, Riverdale, and Katy Keene… She garnered the love of America as a top contestant on ABC’s Rising Star. She also runs Sync Society, a group that meets agencies ea...

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SyncSpotlight conference info and registration link: ⁠https://www.eventbrite.com/e/syncspotlight-2026-north-atlanta-tickets-1320281169519⁠


Skool Community: ⁠SyncRadar

About SteeleSync:

SteeleSync was created to give those deserving indie acts a chance for added exposure and an increased budget to help blossom their careers.  We have always had a passion for finding those diamonds in the rough.  There are so many talented and hardw...

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Marcus Manderson (AKA “Da Fingaz”) is an accomplished musician, music producer, composer and audio engineer. Crafting music on a daily basis using a number of tools he has at hand, Marcus works to create inspiring musical journeys, continuing to serve his passion for music.

Layered with his background as a church musician, his musical influences from his home state of Virginia (including Timbaland, Pharrell/Neptunes, Bink, Nottz, an...

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Marcus Manderson (AKA “Da Fingaz”) is an accomplished musician, music producer, composer and audio engineer. Crafting music on a daily basis using a number of tools he has at hand, Marcus works to create inspiring musical journeys, continuing to serve his passion for music.

Layered with his background as a church musician, his musical influences from his home state of Virginia (including Timbaland, Pharrell/Neptunes, Bink, Nottz, an...

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Marcus Manderson (AKA “Da Fingaz”) is an accomplished musician, music producer, composer and audio engineer. Crafting music on a daily basis using a number of tools he has at hand, Marcus works to create inspiring musical journeys, continuing to serve his passion for music.

Layered with his background as a church musician, his musical influences from his home state of Virginia (including Timbaland, Pharrell/Neptunes, Bink, Nottz, an...

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Welcome to Season 3 episode 1 of Sync Licensing Minute. Today I am answering some questions that came into my Facebook page. Stay tuned for this season as I will have more interviews, discussions and info on Sync as well as how AI is affecting music in Film & TV.


Click Here for the: 5 Steps to Sync Success Guide & Agency Starter List

Visit www.michellelockey.com for more

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April 18, 2025 15 mins

In today's episode I am giving a brief wrap up for the season and some resources for you to leap forward in your Sync Strategy:


1:1 Consult: You get an action plan, song reviews and personalized strategy!

20% off a one hour consult with code SYNC20: Sync Licensing Minute


Join Disco for your catalog management: https://disco.ac/signup?b=1065&u=14248


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If you are interested in a Sync Strategy Consult, or help with your Sync Licensing Journey- contact me at music@michellelockey.com or go to Sync Licensing Community Sign Up to get your free 10 steps to Sync Success download.

In this episode I speak with David Elliot Johnson of GearKids WifeHouse & Your Creative Truth about Sync Licensing & being your authentic self.

David lives in Asheville, NC and Asheville is still ...

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In this episode I speak with David Elliot Johnson of GearKids WifeHouse & Your Creative Truth about Sync Licensing & being your authentic self.


David lives in Asheville, NC and Asheville is still in need of our help after the devastating Hurricane. Please consider donating to Beloved Asheville to help this wonderful community rebuild.


David’s reputation both as a world-renowned drummer supporting the biggest names in ro...

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Dean Krippaehne ⁠is a veteran songwriter, musician, author, artist and music producer. His music has been heard on hundreds of TV shows, films and new media around the world including: Oprah, Dancing with the Stars, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Scorpion, Duck Dynasty, Parenthood, The Today Show, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Kardashians, Vampire Diaries, Lucky Dog, One Life To Live, T-Mobile, Amazon and Muzak to name a few. He...

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Dean Krippaehne is a veteran songwriter, musician, author, artist and music producer. His music has been heard on hundreds of TV shows, films and new media around the world including: Oprah, Dancing with the Stars, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Scorpion, Duck Dynasty, Parenthood, The Today Show, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Kardashians, Vampire Diaries, Lucky Dog, One Life To Live, T-Mobile, Amazon and Muzak to name a few. He...

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In this episode I interview Elaine Ryan of Unicorn Sync & founder of Sync Music for a Change. ⁠Unicorn Sync⁠ is a boutique music licensing agency that offers a catalog of one-stop pop, r&b, hip hop, singer-songwriter, rock and latin music with high production value, created mainly by independent artists & producers. 

⁠Sync Music for a Change⁠: Before Unicorn Sync was born, we started Sync Music for a Change, a non-profi...

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In this episode I interview Elaine Ryan of Unicorn Sync & founder of Sync Music for a Change. Unicorn Sync is a boutique music licensing agency that offers a catalog of one-stop pop, r&b, hip hop, singer-songwriter, rock and latin music with high production value, created mainly by independent artists & producers. 

Sync Music for a Change: Before Unicorn Sync was born, we started Sync Music for a Change, a non-profit in...

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Learn about /Join Disco Here: (⁠http://disco.ac/⁠)


Tim is Head of New Markets and Education at [DISCO], a music and media industry platform for catalog management, discovery, and promotion.Tim was the first boots on the ground to launch DISCO in Los Angeles in 2016, and has onboarded and trained thousands of businesses from indie to major labels, publishers, film studios, tv networks, sync agents, artist managers, radio promot...

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The Sync Hole is a group of people wanting to share information about sync for free. They are a supportive group and in this episode I interview the founders. Terrell Burt, Andrew Jordan and Mark Himley. Join their youtube channel and discord server for great information on Sync Licensing!



Join The Sync Hole Discord Server: ⁠https://discord.gg/pjHQg4rsg8⁠

Follow The Sync Hole Youtube channel

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@The...

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The Sync Hole is a group of people wanting to share information about sync for free. They are a supportive group and in this episode I interview the founders. Terrell Burt, Andrew Jordan and Mark Himley.



Join The Sync Hole Discord Server: https://discord.gg/pjHQg4rsg8

Follow The Sync Hole Youtube channel

https://www.youtube.com/@TheSyncHole Terrell Burt: Website: https://www.terrellburt.com/ Instagram: https://www.inst...

Here is part 3 of my interview with Heather Evans.


Check out Heathers music and her courses here: https://www.heatherevansmusic.com/


For 50% of consulting from Michelle: https://michellelockeycourses.teachable.com/



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Here is part 2 of my interview with Heather Evans where we get into production costs, building your catalog and talking non-exclusive and exclusive deals.

Don't forget to check out Heather's Website where she has resources & courses on Sync Licensing.

https://www.heatherevansmusic.com/classes


I am also offering 50% off on consulting & my self paced course, as well as a free 10 Steps to Sync Success checklist....

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Heather Evans⁠www.heatherevansmusic.com⁠

Heather Evans is an Award-winning Singer/Songwriter, Front woman of the band Fine Citizens, The Songwriter Circle Podcast Host and Artist Coach based in Columbus, OH.

Focusing on building her catalog over the past 4 years, Heather’s music has been featured on FOX's So You Think You Can Dance, MTV's Teen Mom 2, 16 and Pregnant, Help! I’m in a Secret Relationship, ABC's Dancing Wit...

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