Welcome to the Sync Community
Sync Community is the LARGEST and #1 music licensing e-learning hub/online training platform, built for music creators to connect with the sync world and to succeed in licensing their music into tv, film, advertising, and video games.
This robust online platform provides it's 10,000+ music creator members access to weekly and monthly lessons, courses, mentorship, coaching, occasional placement opportunities to pitch your music to, networking opportunities, access to TOP music supervisors, industry experts, newsletter & industry updates, discount off Sync Con Conferences and more!
The community brings this all under the umbrella of our monthly memberships.
In today’s music industry, working smart means exploring and taking advantage of new revenue streams beyond the standard of album sales and gigs. With the right tools, training, knowledge, information, people, and networking, sync and licensing can be an effective source of additional income for music creators. This is what the Sync Community offers to you.
Membership
Your Monthly Membership (based on tier selected) Gives You Access To:
SYNC CLASS:
An Immersive learning experience - New lessons and Tutorials added on a Weekly/Monthly basis, deep diving into various music licensing topics from Top Industry Experts. Learn from the best!
SYNC CONNECT:
Get down to business via our Interactive Webinar Networking Events. Here, you'll connect with our Guests: Top Music Supervisors, Creative Directors, and Industry Experts behind music for visual media.
SYNC PITCH:
Placement Opportunities in film/tv/advertising/video games as requested by music supervisors, ad agencies, producers, who tap into our network for music
MENTORING CIRCLE:
Exclusive Quarterly Mentoring and Coaching Program, for creatives taking that are ready to take it to the next level. You would be in a high structure mentoring group including hands on coaching/teaching and business development to help you achieve maximum results in music licensing for visual media.
SYNC ON DEMAND:
Access and stream our exclusive masterclass interviews and presentations with Music Supervisors and Creative Directors.
SYNC VAULT: TV Shows Database
Access The ultimate repertoire! Get immediate access and connect your music to decision makers behind music in TV Shows. Engage Directly. Gain access to Music Supervisors behind Hundreds of TV Shows, Music Use in The Shows, Music Pitching Timeline, Schedules, Renewals, Music Use and More.
SYNC VAULT: TV Networks Database
Get immediate access! Start networking and connecting your music to hundreds of decision makers behind music at TV Networks and Production Houses. Updated every quarter.
SYNC VAULT: Brands & Advertising Agencies Database
Get immediate access to these resources. Start networking and connecting your music to HUNDREDS of Creative Directors and Advertising Agencies, behind the worlds BIGGEST Brands! Updated every quarter.
SYNC VAULT: Video Games Database
Get immediate access! Start networking and connecting your music to Top Video Game Companies, Music Supervisors and Creatives behind music for Video Games! Updated every quarter.
SYNC VAULT: Film Studios Database
Get immediate access! Start networking and connecting your music to TOP Film Studios behind the production of today’s films.Updated every quarter.
SYNC VAULT: Trailer House Database
Get immediate access! Start networking and connecting your music to TOP Trailer Houses behind today’s Motion Picture trailers, Teasers, and more. Updated every quarter.
PLUS:
Community portal infused with constant industry updates and newsletters, and networking/collaboration opportunities with fellow music creators members across the world.
Music Licensing tips & guidance to achieving success, consistent placements & longevity
Access from anywhere in the world, on a desktop, phone, or TV, and learn at your own pace.
and much more!
Coming UP! Sync Connect Digital Series: April 2021 Session
with Derryck Thornton
Derryck "Big Tank" Thornton is one of the most sought after music supervisor, working on today's top shows such as Power Book II: Ghost on Starz, Black Mafia Family, and The Chi. He's coming to the Sync Community! Derryck is a music industry veteran who's known for his work on Greenleaf, My Wife and Kids, and You Got Served. As a music producer and songwriter, Derryck has worked with today's top musicians such as Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliott and many more. This is a must attend. This event is only available to Sync Community members with Sync Connect access. This is a must attend for music creatives to network and connect. This is event is only available to members with Sync Connect access. Do not have access to Sync Connect? Be sure to and join us.
Sync Connect Digital Series 2021
Is Here!
Are you ready for Sync Connect Digital Series 2021? Woohoo! The Sync Community Digital Series powered by SYNC CON would start in January 2021! Throughout the year, we would be bringing various subject matter experts and decision makers in the music for visual media landscape to you - the members of the Sync Community Our guests shall include TOP music supervisors, creative directors, music licensing agencies, production music libraries, music publishers, film and tv production houses and more! Announcing our guests soon. These Digital webinars are accessible to premium membership Community members. Not a member? Join Us! Time to Learn. Gain Access, and Network!
Coming UP! Sync Connect Digital Series: March 2021 Session
with John Katovsich
Johnny Katovsich heads the music department at Endemol Shine North America, overseeing all audio efforts for the studio’s unscripted and scripted TV series including hits like MasterChef, The Biggest Loser, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Lego Masters and more. He's crafted a career in music supervision at a variety of top media companies over the years including Fox Cable Networks, Viacom and Lionsgate Films. This event is only available to members with Sync Connect access. Do not have access to Sync Connect? Be sure to and join us.
Sync Connect Digital Series: Feb 2021 Session
with Daryl Berg
Daryl is the Vice President, Music Strategies and Licensing for Crown Media;
Parent company of Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries and works on over 100 movies a year!
Daryl overseas all music strategy and supervision at Crown Media, and he's coming to the Sync Community. Music Creators, it's time to network! A must attend. Feb 10, 2021. Don't have access to Sync Connect? Be sure to sign up and join us!
Good News!
Oct 2020: Sync Community member gets Call of Duty Cold War MP/Xfinity Worldwide Trailer Campaign Placement!
Sync placement by a Sync Community member! We are excited to announce that the music for the worldwide advertising campaign for Activision's Call of Duty MP and Xfinity was composed by Ryan Hornibrook who landed the placement through the Sync Community and Andrey of INPlus. We are extremely proud of you!! Give us a thumbs when you see it air your tv screen and digital platforms!😃.
Don't take our word for it
Here's what your fellow Music Creators have to say!
Ryan Hornibrook
Music Producer and Composer
" Working on Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War. That was a big one. Extremely grateful and excited to be a part of it, all thanks to the Sync Community for such a massive opportunity "
John Kyle
Co Owner, MMP Records
" Every musician needs to take and continue this type of training, The expertise and experience provided here is solid. The way it's presented is highly intuitive and educational for anyone that's willing to get into the music licensing business. The information is presented in a very easy term for a novice to understand, and i consider myself a novice. "
Matteo Galesi, Music Producer
@teogalesi
" I wanted to thank you for the great content and helpful information on your platform. I have been hard at work creating since I joined a few months ago and you guys enabled me to be more focused and have a much clearer aim, thank you!!
Really excited about the new update with the supervisor’s details, I have been trying to look for some contacts for weeks unsuccessfully and this is super helpful."
and many more!
Sync on Demand
Learn From Top Industry Experts at The Sync Community:
Eric wears multiple hats in the industry. He's the music supervisor at Activision Blizzard, working on games such as Call of Duty, Destiny, and Guitar Hero. (Bio as of Dec 2019). Now streaming in your membership portal.
Brian is the Music Supervisor for NFL Network, supervising and coordinating music content for assigned NLFN television shows and NFL Media content. We discussed Music Use in Sports, NFL's music landscape, and more.
During their tenure at Deutsch (as of June 2020), Dez and Chase were the Dynamic duo behind the music for major brands such as Hulu, Taco Bell, Target, VW, Nintendo, Zillow, Spotify, Dr. Pepper, 7up, Snapple, Zillow, Nintendo, Canada Dry, 7 Eleven, Bush Beer, Draft Kings, Uber, and more, collectively. Here, they discuss and share the perfect merging of music and brands, opportunities for indie artists, requirements, and more. Available exclusively on The Sync Community.
Good News!
Song in Upcoming Amazon Movie
We are excited to announce that the song "Calligraphy" by "Shayon" has been selected for a placement in the upcoming movie, Run Sweetheart Run. This movie has since been acquired by Amazon. Congrats to all the creatives for your continual successes and placements!
Placement Opportunities
You can submit for the film/tv/advertising/video games listings as requested by music supervisors, ad agencies, producers, who tap into our network for music
Sync Vault - TV Shows Database
TV Shows, Renewals, Music Pitching Timeline, Music Supervisor
The ever growing database contains HUNDREDS of tv shows. Yes, it's a VAULT! Unlock the resources for connecting your music to decision makers behind music in TV Shows including the Music Supervisors, Renewals, Recommended Music Pitch Timelines, Music use per show, and much more. Ever wondered when a show is premiering? Ever wondered if you're pitching your song at the right time? Ever wondered who to pitch your music too? All that are more are in in the Sync Vault. This is accessible in your membership portal.
Connect your music to decision makers behind music in TV Shows!
Who is Sync Con?
Why did we create the Online Sync Community?
Sync Con is the #1 music licensing conference (music in film and tv) in North America, connecting the dots between music creators and industry giants behind decision making for music use in film, tv, advertising and video games. The last conference (Hollywood) garnered over 700 attendees for a 3 day event. The Sync Community is the online membership portal created by Sync Con. This was created to provide continuous sync/music licensing training, placement opportunities, and more to music creators, digitally.
Did You Know That:
Music licensing is the quickest platform to achieving a steady stream of income. The creatives behind films, television shows, commercials, video games, ringtones, and other digital-age media NEED your music for their projects. Having Your Music In Film and TV puts you on the forefront for lucrative opportunities as a music creator. Regardless of experience, up-and-coming or a new songwriter or a music producer/composer, there’s a place for you in this fast-growing field—as long as you learn to master the game! Join the Sync Community today.
Sync Lessons & Trainings
Music for Advertising
Music is known to enhance a visual, engage an audience and make an ad more memorable. As a music creator, it is your job to help assist with the brand's sound, sonically.We'll be taking a head start on music for advertising. Tone of a music selection is highly important when conveying the messaging of the product. Access in your membership portal
Sync Connect:
Interactive and Connect Directly with Top Music Supervisors, Creative Directors, and Industry Experts via Live Digital Events
Sync Connect Events:
Connect with Industry's best minds and Decision Makers Behind Music for Visual Media
Daryl is the Vice President, Music Strategies and Licensing for Crown Media; Parent company of Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. Daryl overseas all music strategy and supervision at Crown Media. He works on over 100 movies per year
Joseph and CYCMN have serviced music needs for over 50 films including Oscar-nominated documentary 'RBG', Brand/corporate clients and campaigns include Microsoft, XBOX, CMD, Hims, Tom Ford, Hy-Vee, Keen Footwear, NIKE, AT&T, Sephora, and Macy’s
5 Alarm Music is the largest independent production music library for film, television, radio, and commercials. Jon oversees TV and film licensing.
Howling Music has scored hundreds of spots for many of the biggest brands in the world including Nike, BMW, Chevy, Mercedes, Toyota, Hyundai, ESPN, Kia, among many others.
Brooke Wentz, music supervisor, rights executive, founder of Seven Seas Music (credits: Snowfall, NCIS, Claws, Hawaii Five - 0, Insecure, Bones) and The Rights Workshop (credits: Showtime, NBC, Verizon Wireless, Red Bull, North Face). Past corporate experiences include Music Director at ESPN.
Satya is a Los Angeles based music supervisor and works as the music coordinator alongside Emmy Nominated Music Supervisor, Jen Malone, on projects such as Euphoria, Umbrella Academy, The Resident.
Pop Up Music has acquired notable Syncs such as Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel (Amazon), Pose (FX), Love Wedding Repeat (Netflix), See Me Too (Sky Atlanic), Amazing Stories (Apple TV), I’m Not Okay With This (Netflix), The Grand Tour (Amazon Prime), Strange Angel 1&2 (CBS), Giri Haji (BBC-Netflix) and more
Gary has acquired notables syncs under Spear Music Group including the high acclaimed Superbowl Commercial (Toyota), EA Sports, Bath & Body Works, Aveeno, Victoria's Secrets, and more!
The Sync Community Summer Webinar Series
Now Streaming In Your Membership Portal!
In the Months of July and August 2020, bi-weekly, we would be bringing various subject matter experts and decision makers in the music for visual media landscape to you - the members of the Sync Community.
Our guests shall include music supervisors, music licensing agencies, music publishers, film and tv production houses and more!
There's always more!
Deep Dive into more contents with Top Industry Experts via Sync on Demand
Sync on Demand
Music Selection Process & Negotiation, Tips for Aspiring Music Supervisors with MORGAN HUTCHESON
Morgan Hutcheson is a music supervisor with experience working in film and advertisements for major brands. Projects she has collaborated on include the award-winning feature film Eighth Grade, writer/director Nick Sandow and Martin Scorsese’s The Wannabe, and spots for major ad campaigns including Ford, Walmart and Chevrolet. She credits the mid-2000s FX series Nip/Tuck for her obsession with soundtracks (Bio as of 2019). Access in your membership portal.
Music Submission DO's and DON'TS by
Music Supervisor, Annette Conlon
STOP! Knowledge is power and any music creator looking to successfully license their music to film/tv needs to read this!
Free Course!
Have you accessed our free music licensing course?
How Music Creators can Stay Productive & Profitable In This Era!
Exclusively on Sync Community: Stream Free!
No membership required.
Learn with The Sync Community
Find useful tips, continuous learning, topics, in the sync world! By checking this wide range of topics, you’ll always stay ahead of the latest trends and strategies.
Music Licensing Online Courses
(provided by our partners, My Music In Film and TV Institute)
AVAILABLE SOON.
IN THE SYNC SCHOOL SECTION!