Music Is My Business Podcast | Sync Licensing for Producers
The sync licensing podcast for music producers hosted by Anthony Clint Jr. Since 2013 Clint has been placing music on TV and film for networks like CBS, NBC, BET, A&E, Hulu, and more. Each episode covers how to produce, prepare, and pitch music for TV and film placements. Real strategies. Real community wins. No fluff. Join the award-winning Sync Producer Hub community at syncproducerhub.com
Episodes
Click here to join Sync Producer Hub
Highlights from a live Sync Producer Hub episode: members celebrate placements and licensing wins, share practical advice on pitching the same playlist to multiple libraries, and explain delivery details (stems, cutdowns, sample rates). The episode also breaks down mechanical vs performance royalties and how reruns keep paying, discusses tools like session player, AI artwork, Disco/Co-Work autom...
Click here to join Sync Producer Hub
Host Jason Dowdy interviews Chelsea Locklear about her musical journey — from poetry and tuba to songwriting and production — and how joining the Sync Producer Hub and TV Placement Mastery helped her pivot into sync licensing.
The episode features Chelsea’s tracks (including a Tyler Perry club brief and a reimagined cover), her experience writing 500 Songfinch songs, collaborat...
Click here to join Sync Producer Hub
This episode highlights a wave of community wins — TV placements on an NBC show and Dateline, Tyler Perry Sisters, ads, and micro-syncs — plus members leveling up and celebrating new publisher deals.
Host and members discuss persistence and follow-up, how library deals and work-for-hire agreements typically function, licensing steps (quotes, W-9s), tech and plugin updates, and practi...
Click here to join Sync Producer Hub
Jason Dowdy sits down with Aaron Island (Reflex Music) to trace his move from beat battles to real sync success. Aaron talks about launching Pay to Producer apparel and a coffee line, supervising music for the indie film Dadden and Sonnen, and collaborating with artists like Curtis Kincaid.
The episode covers practical lessons on consistency, time management, building music libraries for licensi...
Click here to join Sync Producer Hub
This episode highlights community wins and lessons: member shout-outs for leveling up, turning a rejection into progress, and new sync placements and royalty updates.
You'll get clear pitching and email advice for music supervisors, tips on organizing your Disco catalog, MPC/production workflow insights, Shades of Sync conference prep, and how social media and AI can help generate sync opportuni...
Click here to join Sync Producer Hub
Jason Dowdy interviews Steve Mochel in the Sync Producer Spotlight. They discuss Steve’s musical beginnings in Chicago, his detour into the corporate world, and how he returned to composing through the Sync Producer Hub and Anthony Clint Jr.'s Sync Mastery course. Steve shares practical outreach strategies, library placements (Atomica, Tuneset, Flavor Lab), and how persistence paid off wit...
Click here to join Sync Producer Hub
Episode recap: the community celebrates multiple sync wins and placements—TV shows, international broadcasts, and streaming hits—while members share milestone progress and encouragement.
The show breaks down Spotify and UMG’s new generative AI remix licensing deal, discusses implications for covers, royalties, and publisher briefs, and answers listener questions about clearance...
Click here to Join Sync Producer Hub
Jason Dowdy hosts Anthony Clint Jr. on Sync Producer Spotlight to explore Anthony's musical beginnings, growth from church drums to keys, and his move from Ohio to Atlanta after early industry breakthroughs. They discuss his production approach, collaborations, and how the Sync Producer Hub helps musicians land TV and film placements.
Anthony shares stories about mentor experiences, working with...
Click here to Join Sync Producer Hub
Clint reviews the week’s studio wins: a sports album release honoring collaborator Fee-lo, two tracks signed (produced on the Akai MPC Key 37), and several active briefs and placements from the community. He also discusses Native Instruments’ acquisition, using AI to speed up metadata and admin work, and tips for staying productive during slow seasons.
Highlights include community su...
Click here to join Sync Producer Hub
Jason Dowdy interviews Cleo on the Sync Producer Spotlight about his quick rise from dancer to songwriter, the songs that landed library interest (like "Algorithm"), and how a year of daily writing turned heartbreak into cinematic music ready for TV and film sync licensing.
Cleo explains his lyrics-first process, use of AI and plugins to produce full tracks, tools like Studio One and Noroo, and ...
Click here to join Sync Producer Hub
Join the livestream highlights where Shades of Sync early bird tickets are nearly sold out, community members share major sync licensing wins and placements, and producers discuss AI tools, plugin reliability, and workflow tips. Hear about a two-part Shades of Sync event (virtual listening session and in-person conference), community wins, the one-plugin production challenge, and practical advic...
In this episode we talk with Truman Kendrick about his experience at Shades of Sync, the feedback that changed his approach, and how tightening song structure and quick hooks helped his sync chances. Truman shares how he returned to producing after a corporate buyout and found momentum in the Hub.
He discusses early wins—signing tracks with libraries like Soundzone and TuneEdge and a Taxi submission tha...
In this episode we cover member successes, live feedback, and how behind-the-scenes placements can boost streaming and sync opportunities.
We also dive into studio and tech talk: Logic updates and legacy sounds, AI tools and STEM workflows, plugin reliability, and cross-device workflows. The episode emphasizes execution, community collaboration, and turning courses and briefs into real placements and income.
Welcome to the Sync Producer Spotlight hosted by Jason Dowty where Nikki da Jukebox (Nicole Whitehead) shares her journey from early vocal competitions and Berklee training to producing, engineering, and sync placements. She discusses mentorship, her first placement on NBA Ballers, vocal techniques (including singing guitar parts), arranging tight a cappella harmonies, and lessons learned at Shades of Sync.
N...
Click here to join Sync Producer Hub
I share production wins including my first ESPN placements from the "Emotionless" album, TuneSat hits, BMI registration reminders, and community highlights. I also talk about recent sync submissions, revisions, and an upcoming release with Fee-lo.
Tech & workflow: I cover using Claude (Code) for metadata and tools, my MPC-to-Logic workflow (exporting audio + MIDI), tips for arranging and exp...
Click here to join Sync Producer Hub
Host Jason Dowty welcomes Allison Hawkins (aka Hawkins Gold) from the Las Vegas area to the Sync Producer Spotlight to discuss her musical origins, creative process, and how she learned to craft sync-ready tracks.
The episode covers Allison’s path from childhood records and writing to production tools, her experience with the BB500 Club and Sync Producer Hub, and two example cues (a Wester...
Click here to join Sync Producer Hub
In this episode members celebrate wins: a Snoop record mixed and featured in a video, multiple label and sync deals (including BMG placements), new gear and studio upgrades, successful album placements with Warner/Chappell, and members sharing stories of leaving day jobs to pursue music full time.
The episode showcases community support, practical advice on focus and time management, tips on pit...
Click here to Join Sync Producer Hub
In this episode of the Sync Producer Spotlight, host Jason Dowdy interviews Alexander Kvarfurt, a Swedish producer who turned early passion into a living—scoring charting records and TV placements. He shares how he moved through DAWs, chose Logic for full productions, and reinvested early earnings to grow his craft.
Alexander discusses the power of collaboration, networking "one step up," ...
Join Sync Producer Hub: https://www.syncproducerhub.com
This episode highlights a wave of community wins: composers landing placements, signing with music libraries and publishers, and getting selected for new series and briefs.
It also covers sync licensing industry trends—why 2026 favors independent producers, rising international demand, production-music growth, and how AI affects copyright and workflows—plus practic...
Click here to Join Sync Producer Hub
Jason Revels shares his journey from making beats and running an AV business to focusing on sync licensing with the Sync Producer Hub. He talks about mindset, staying persistent through the “valley of despair,” and balancing studio work with life.
We hear two tracks from his Island Vibes project, discuss gear and workflow, and explore practical steps like library submissions, rights ...
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Betrayal Weekly is back for a new season. Every Thursday, Betrayal Weekly shares first-hand accounts of broken trust, shocking deceptions, and the trail of destruction they leave behind. Hosted by Andrea Gunning, this weekly ongoing series digs into real-life stories of betrayal and the aftermath. From stories of double lives to dark discoveries, these are cautionary tales and accounts of resilience against all odds. From the producers of the critically acclaimed Betrayal series, Betrayal Weekly drops new episodes every Thursday. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations, and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience, and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
Emergency Intercom is a comedy podcast by Enya Umanzor and Drew Phillips. There is no emergency, but there is an intense need for attention, so maybe listen up… You don’t want to know what happens if you don’t. (we will be violent)