License Your Music

License Your Music

Hosted by: Jody Friedman & Michael Elsner

Hosted by Music Supervisor & Sync Agent, Jody Friedman, alongside Composer/Producer, Michael Elsner. With over 30 years combined experience in Music Licensing, and 10,000+ placements including theme songs,...

Episodes

How to Turn 10 Songs Into 60 Potential Placements

Season #3

Most musicians think they need more songs to succeed in sync, but the real advantage comes from doing more with what you already have. In this episode, we break down how one song can turn into multiple versions, each...
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The 10-Second Rule That Determines Your Music Career

Season #3

Grab the free guide at www.elitemusiccoaching.com/freeguide Most musicians believe talent, production quality, or connections determine success. But after decades in the sync industry and over 10,000 placements, Jody...
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Building a Music Catalog That Pays for Decades

Season #3

Most musicians focus on writing the next song. Professional composers focus on building a catalog. In this episode, composer Michael Elsner explains the mindset and systems behind building a music catalog that...
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The Musician Who Made Me Cry (And Got Every Opportunity After)

Season #3

What if the biggest opportunities in your music career had nothing to do with technical perfection? In this episode, Jody Friedman shares the story of a musician whose song made him stop everything and listen. By the...
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From 0 to 50 Placements: The Sync Timeline

Season #3

Most musicians think sync success is random but the truth is predictable. Every successful career follows the same timeline: foundation, momentum, acceleration, and compounding. In this episode Michael Elsner breaks...
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Why Music Supervisors Skip Your Best Tracks

Season #3

Most musicians believe their most polished, complex songs give them the best chance at landing sync placements. But what if those “best” songs are actually the reason nothing gets placed? In this episode, Jody...
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Why Rejection Is Part of Sync Success

Season #3

Rejection is one of the most misunderstood parts of sync licensing. Most musicians assume a “no” means their music isn’t good enough, or that they’re doing something wrong. In reality, rejection is built into the sync...
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From Hip Hop Trailers to 1,000,000+ Spotify Streams: How Eclipse Darkness Builds His Artist Career

Season #2

Want to get your tracks into Film & TV? Go to https://www.elitemusiccoaching.com/getstarted When we met Eclipse Darkness, it was clear he was crushing it with sync licensing. He had unlocked his full potential,...
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How Hip Hop Producers & Beat Makers Can Really Land Syncs

Season #2

Want to get your beats into Film & TV? Go to https://www.elitemusiccoaching.com/getstarted Did you know that Hip Hop and beats are widely used in films, TV shows, and commercials? Composing beats for these...
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Navigating Songwriter and Producer Splits for Sync Success

Season #2

Get Your Songs into Films, TV Shows, & Ads using our FREE Step-by-Step System: https://www.elitemusiccoaching.com/getstarted Have you ever wondered: How do producer and songwriter splits work? What rights do I own...
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Conquering Writer's Block: Proven Tips for Songwriters

Season #2

Looking to start licensing your songs to Film & TV? Grab our Free Guide: https://elitemusiccoaching.com/freeguide As a creator, staying "in the zone" of creativity can be challenging with life's many distractions....
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Master the Art of Film & TV Composition with Sync Titan, Jim Dooley!

Season #2

Are you eager to join a thriving community of Sync Professionals? Check out SYNC TITAN: https://elitemusiccoaching.com/stc What’s the secret to achieving unparalleled efficiency in music production? In this episode,...
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