Sync Licensing Minute
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Sync Licensing MinuteApr 23, 2024
Season 2 Ep. 4 Heather Evans Interview- Part 3
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/
Season 2 Ep. 3- Part II Interview with Heather Evans
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. Use code 50Off at check out. www.licensingsongs.com
Season 2 Episode 2: Heather Evans Interview Part I
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 With the Stars Jr, Disney's Fairytale Weddings, NBC's La Brea Promo, trending Netflix show First Kill and 3 Songs on Love is Blind, the theme song for the “Made in California“ Podcast and more!
Season 2: Episode 1-Preview of Season 2 & Answers to Audience Questions
Hello! Season 2 is now in session! Here I give a preview of season 2 and answer a listener's question. If you have questions you would like answered, please post them in the Q&A OR on any of my social media sites. Consulting is 50%- already marked down at http://licensingsongs.com/, so sign up today for your personal Sync Licensing Consultation.
Enjoy the show!
Episode 14: 2023 Wrap Up & Artist Name When Writing in Multiple Genres for Sync
In today's Episode I do a quick summary and wrap up of what I talked about in the year and also answer a question about writing in multiple genres & whether or not you should give each one a different name.
Special Offer: Course Bundle: Two courses & a one hour coaching session for 50% off Enter code 5O0FF at check out. https://michellelockeycourses.teachable.com/p/sync-success2023
What do you get?: Purchase this course & get the Turning Pro 90 Day Challenge Course & a 60 minute coaching session with me that includes a three song review, 5 point action plan, recording of session & a list of any references we talk about!!!
What will this self paced course teach you?
- How to open up a new income stream for your music
- How to craft your lyrics & music for Film & TV
- The different ways that music is used in shows
- How to find, study & learn from the music used in shows
- Hands-on exercises in creating TV/Film-ready music
- How to appropriately contact/network with Music Publishers, & Music Supervisors
- The business side including types of deals, where the money comes from, the types of contracts you need before signing deals
- How to and where to pitch your music
- Make sure you music is ready for licensing
- Understanding metadata tagging, and preparing your files for pitching.
- Informative lectures (edited down into bite size chunks)
- Expert interviews from publishers and artists
- Templates for Contracts
- Templates to keep track of your catalog
- Access to private course only Facebook Group
- Skills lists to keep track of what you should be learning
What's Included?"Michelle Lockey's class was invaluable, very well organized and presented. Dense with information that saved me me years to understanding the songwriting and business path to writing for film/TV and music licensing. The guest's also were professionals working in the industry and provided excellent insight into the business. 5/5 stars"
-Tom Kwake
Episode 13- Part III: Rehya Stevens- Sync Success Story
Today's episode is part III of my interview with Rehya Stevens, friend and colleague . We talk about conferences, pitching and relationships. Join us as we talk about her musical history and her success in Sync Licensing.
Special offer: If you buy my licensing course you also get a 90 days to focus your music business course AND a 60 min consult, three song review and 5 point action plan from me!! The course is 50% off at enter code 50OFF at checkout! http://licensingsongs.com/ Get this discount while it lasts! (ends Jan 31 2024)
Follow me for musical adventures, sync licensing tidbits and more! https://hyperfollow.com/michellelockey
Tools Rehya and I use for sync research:
About Rehya: Official website: http://www.rehyastevens.com "No stranger to musical success, Rehya’s previous holiday album Celebrate, garnered a number of accolades, including nine film/tv and ad placements (combined) in Noelle (Disney+), The War with Grandpa (theatrical release), Black Christmas (theatrical release), Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen (Hallmark), All Rise (CBS), The 12 Dates of Christmas (HBO MAX), Victoria’s Secret and more. Hollywood Music in Media awarded her stand-out track “Jingle Jangle” ‘Best in Holiday’ in 2019, and her smooth jazz single “Happy Holiday” reached #2 on the Billboard charts in 2018. " Links: ORDER "Santa's Takin' Over The Town" SIGNED DELUXE EDITION CD: https://rehyastevens.com/album/2591633/santa-s-takin-over-the-town-deluxe-edition-cd SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4dv0Z871lvOqB2uTmZoewg APPLE MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/stevensrehya/ FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/rehya.stevens TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RehyaStevens
Episode 12: Rehya Stevens Part II- Musical Maven & Sync Guru
Today's episode is part II of my interview with Rehya Stevens, friend and colleague . Join us as we talk about her musical history and her success in Sync Licensing.
Follow me for musical adventures, sync licensing tidbits and more! https://hyperfollow.com/michellelockey
Special offer: All my courses and coaching are 50% off at enter code 50OFF at checkout! http://licensingsongs.com/ Get this discount while it lasts!
Tools Rehya and I use for sync research:
About Rehya: Official website: http://www.rehyastevens.com "No stranger to musical success, Rehya’s previous holiday album Celebrate, garnered a number of accolades, including nine film/tv and ad placements (combined) in Noelle (Disney+), The War with Grandpa (theatrical release), Black Christmas (theatrical release), Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen (Hallmark), All Rise (CBS), The 12 Dates of Christmas (HBO MAX), Victoria’s Secret and more. Hollywood Music in Media awarded her stand-out track “Jingle Jangle” ‘Best in Holiday’ in 2019, and her smooth jazz single “Happy Holiday” reached #2 on the Billboard charts in 2018. " Links: ORDER "Santa's Takin' Over The Town" SIGNED DELUXE EDITION CD: https://rehyastevens.com/album/2591633/santa-s-takin-over-the-town-deluxe-edition-cd SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4dv0Z871lvOqB2uTmZoewg APPLE MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/stevensrehya/ FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/rehya.stevens TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RehyaStevens
Episode 11: Rehya Stevens- Part I Musical Maven & Sync Guru
Episode 10: Song Structure & Arrangement Tips
In this episode I talk about song form and arrangement that would be work for Film & TV. I talk about form, chords, length, rhymes, melody and more! These tips will help make the song more suitable for sync licensing.
Here are the references for this episode:
Unburden Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzKl1EZFa5Y
Use on Longmire: https://youtu.be/C3KwKzYSm94?si=OdCPA4dSCbkJp66G&t=20
Devour Me song use in Reign https://youtu.be/I1z1DPciR4A?si=0YIXHxoteVd7I8ix
Consulting discount: syncminute at https://licensingsongs.com/
Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/licensing_songs_academy/
Episode 9: Part III with Steve Collom: Discipline & Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
In Part III of my discussion with Steve Collom, we talk about the disciplines that each of us "tries" to put into our lives so that we can manage and move through this music life. We also talk about dealing with Imposter Syndrome, which I know a lot of creatives deal with. I hope you enjoy this episode!
For more information about Steve, his courses and podcast go to:
If you would like a consult, or take a short course on licensing or download some free resources go to: Licensingsongs.com and use code syncminute for a 20% discount on paid material.
Episode 8: Show Me The Money!- Royalties Royalties Royalties
In today's episode I go over the basics of what type of royalties you can earn on your music in general and in sync. I also have links below for a deeper dive on Royalties. There is much to be learned and understood. Let me know if you have any questions!
Distrokid: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/636098
Royalties 101
https://www.royaltyexchange.com/blog/music-royalties-101-intro-to-royalties
About the MLC, Harry Fox & Sound Exchange:
More Royalty info:
https://blog.songtrust.com/what-are-music-royalties
http://www.licensingsongs.com/ Discount code: syncminute
Episode 7: Part II with Steve Collom: Relationships in Sync & Work Life Balance
In this episode of Sync Licensing minute, I have part 2 of the discussion I had with Steve Collom on all things music licensing. In this episode we talk about how relationships have helped us in Sync and also some things To do and NOT to do when introducing yourself to others in the sync world. We also talk a bit about work life balance since this music sync life can be all consuming.
You can find out more about Steve here: https://www.stevecollom.com/
For a 20% discount on courses at LicensingSongsAcademy use code syncminute
Episode 6: What is & Why Should I use a Publisher?
On today's episode I talk about publishers. Who they are, What they do and Why you should consider using one for Sync Licensing.
References from today's Episode:
https://soundcharts.com/blog/how-the-music-publishing-works#the-role-of-music-publishers
#synclicensing
#musicians
#songwriters
#publishing
Ep 5. Overcoming Hills & Valleys of the music business with Steve Collom- Part 1
In this episode of the Sync Licensing Minute podcast , my friend & co-writer Steve Collom and I discuss how we each tackle the ups and downs of the music business. Steve is a singer-songwriter and producer and has tons of placements on Film & TV. Resources: https://www.stevecollom.com/ Steve's Rise Up Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2165500 Licensing Songs Academy 20% discount: use code SYNCMINUTE
Episode 4: Metadata Schemetadata- Why you should care.
This week we talk about metadata! It is a must when sharing music with music supervisors.
Here are the references for today's Episode:
https://michellelockey.com/musicsync/metadata-schemetadata-heres-why-you-should-care
Music sharing/tagging/storing and more database- Disco:
Episode 3: Let’s Talk About Moods and Metaphors Baby!
In this episode I talk about how to creatively write lyrics that really help support the mood of a scene: Don't forget 20% off courses and consulting! go to Licensingsongs.com enter code: syncminute References for Today: Free Moods Worksheet: https://michellelockeycourses.teachable.com/digital-products Songs from Today: My Masquerade: https://open.spotify.com/album/7kyNhuEU6ZpElbfj7XDlar?si=WoiY4hsGRju9-0sKbfkOcw What You See In Me: https://open.spotify.com/album/5SRrqWeJeJFBFxUXGZ43jX?si=x4Y0UoNDTdukN8sKKHQxJQ Easy to Love: https://open.spotify.com/track/1w57glBDzW7hzHBkPFZbGk?si=d49bb3b01f5e4d76 In the Dark: https://open.spotify.com/track/6JKyOuKLBrI8LXzpLR8ECZ?si=63d4ceb4344b4ad2
Episode 2: Moods & Themes
Today I talk about moods & themes in relation to sync use. References for this episode:
Licensingsongs.com 20% off courses and consulting use code syncminute
A Million Moons: Good Girls Revolt Placement
song: Everybody Smile
Episode 1: The Beginning
I am going to talk about Sync Licensing from the beginning of my Sync Licensing journey and give you a few tips at the end to begin your journey! There is a special offer at the end of the episode as well as some references. References and links are listed below.
References & Special offer for this episode:
https://www.licensingsongs.com/ Discount code: SYNCMINUTE 20% off courses and consulting
https://www.facebook.com/licensingsongsacademy
https://www.facebook.com/michellelockey
Sync Minute Introduction
Hi I’m Michelle Lockey, singer-songwriter and I have many songs in film and tv. I also gave taught courses involving sync licensing and coached others. In this podcast we will be discussing all things music licensing in short digestible snippets. I would love it if you would follow me here and on Instagram and Facebook at @LicensingSongsAcademy and also @MichelleLockeymusic. Thanks so much I look forward to hosting this podcast for you!