This month, for Women's History Month, we are replaying some of our favorite New Music Business episodes featuring incredible women of the industry. This episode highlights star music supervisor Jen Malone. She has placed music and worked on Euphoria, Atlanta, Creed 2, The Resident, Boomerang, Baskets, Shelter, Lady Dynamite, Step Up, and more. Jen has over a decade of highly esteemed experience in the industry.
In this episode, Jen goes into depth about what music supervisors do and the business of sync licensing. She gives great advice on how independent artists can get their music synced and things to look out for in contracts and fee negotiations. If you want to know how to pitch your music to supervisors with the best chance of striking a deal, this is the episode for you.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Music Supervision
02:55 Navigating the Music Supervision Landscape
05:59 The Role of a Music Supervisor
08:55 The Evolution of Music Syncing
12:00 Tools of the Trade
14:59 Finding and Pitching Music
18:00 Understanding Music Ownership
21:08 The Process of Music Supervision in TV and Film
24:05 Collaboration with Composers
27:09 The Differences Between Film and TV Music Supervision
33:40 Managing Multiple Projects
35:21 The Role of Personal Taste in Music Supervision
37:22 Juxtaposition in Music Placement
42:26 Impact of Music Placements on Independent Artists
46:04 The Evolution of Sync Licensing
50:19 Workflow and Project Management in Music Supervision
51:59 Differences in Working with Streaming Platforms vs. Traditional Networks
54:30 The Importance of Fair Compensation for Artists
58:03 Protecting Artist Rights in Sync Licensing
01:03:42 Advice for Independent Artists in Sync Licensing
Edited and mixed by Ari Davids
Music by Brassroots District
Produced by the team at Ari’s Take
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