License Your Music

Being a music supervisor isn't all that it seems - Jody goes over what it takes to become a music supervisor and whether it's the right career path for you. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.

There are so many paths that you can choose when entering into Sync and licensing. On License Your Music Podcast,  Jody interviews Licensing Rep & Publisher, Kristina Benson to discuss important questions to ask yourself so you can  identify how you can carve out your own unique path in Sync Licensing.  Kristina Benson is a lifelong music professional and the owner of Sweet On T...

Jody interviews License Your Music alumnus and Music Producer, Theo Seidmon to discuss how Theo went from zero to over 20 Syncs a year! Theo Seidmon is a music producer and a songwriter who has seen a growing success in the world of sync and licensing. His music can be heard on over 50 TV shows on some of the best known networks including ABC, NBC, Disneyland and many more. On this show Jody...

There are BIG differences between sync agents and music supervisors. We talk about why it's important to know them. In the world of Sync and Licensing the job title, “music supervisor” and “sync agent” often comes up. But what does a music supervisor do and what are the responsibilities of a sync agent? There are BIG differences between the roles of sync agents and music supervisors and on th...

Sync Fest 2021 is upcoming on November 8th - rub elbows with music supervisors, attend a live listening session and learn industry secrets on getting music syncs. Get your free ticket at licenseyourmusic.com/syncfest2021

As an artist, it can take a while to realize how many people are involved in making a piece of music. Collaborating with other artists, producers and lyricists can not only help you to achieve your goal as a musician, but it is also an extremely important part of building a network and gain knowledge which will help you further in the game of music sync and licensing . On this week´s podcast we ta...

Jody interviews Music Licensing Rep & Artist Advocate, Rachel Komar to get her take on today's Music Business challenges and how to overcome struggles artists have to deal with. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ad...

Once you're earning money from Licensing Your Music, you'll need to decide what type of business you want to form. In today's episode, we'll discuss the key differences between an LLC, an S-Corp and a Sole Proprietorship. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on ho...

Today, I want to talk to you about why it is crucial to learn the business of Music Licensing before pitching your music. Are you ready? Let's dive in!

Jody interviews his Songwriting Mentor, Author & Speaker, and former VP of Creative for Warner-Chappell, Judy Stakee about the songwriting process and what it takes to write a great song.

Every independent filmmaker needs music and they have to find it from somewhere. Usually they want bands they cannot afford and this is why its the perfect opportunity to offer them quality music at an affordable rate. Today, we'll discuss how you can license your music for Films premiering at Film Festivals! Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission...

I've never met one person who didn't 'like' music. Early on in our lives, we form attachments to music and there are three ways that you can go in terms of your relationship with music. Join me today, as I'll discuss this and help you identify if you're a "hobbyist" or a "careerist". Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie...

Without the PMA, I would not have my international team of sub-publishers around the World shopping my catalog. Today, we'll speak with executive director, Morgan Mcknight, about the benefits of joining the Production Music Association. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coachin...

Jody interviews creative psychic and songwriter, Laura Michelle Powers about utilizing and accessing that '6th' sense when writing songs. We'll discuss methods she uses to tap into that and how it can help songwriters be 'in the zone' more by remaining open to being that vessel. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie arti...

Once you truly embrace who you are and are doing what you’re meant to be doing with your life, amazing things start to happen. In today's episode, I'll be going over why this is so important and we’ll discuss ways that can really help you find out who you are and help you see how your experiences really shaped your path so you can have a clear direction forward. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor...

Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.

One of the first dilemmas artists, producers, and songwriters that are wanting to license their music will be faced with is learning the difference between exclusive and non-exclusive representation. Join me today, as I am going to discuss what that really means and whether you should opt to go exclusive or non-exclusive. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made i...

Should you license my music for free? That's a big question that will definitely come up in your licensing career if it hasn't already. There are important things to consider when making this decision - let's discuss further! In-episode promo: Enhance Life With Music https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be o...

Ever wondered what a Music Supervisor does? Join me today, as I’ll be discussing exactly what a Music Supervisor is and we'll examine why there is a disconnect between the old music business and the new music business. In-episode promo: Enhance Life With Music https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of servi...

Have you ever wondered what a Music Publisher does in the Music Industry? Today, we're going to talk about what exactly Music Publishing is, what it means to be your own publisher, and what it means to assign that role to someone else. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching...

When beginning your journey into the Music Business, it can all be very overwhelming and there are so many moving parts to keep up with. Today, I want to share five ways I cope with feeling overwhelmed that I think can work for you too! Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coachin...

Julian Drucker has worked on projects such as American Horror Story, Handmaid's Tale, Pose, Big Mouth & the movie musical, "The Prom" on Netflix. He is also the co-music supervisor of Fox's "911". He's also a composer and songwriter! We'll learn about what inspires Julian musically and go behind the scenes on the music of "The Prom"! Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In...

Performance Rights Organizations are a vital part of the Music Licensing Landscape and the key to obtaining Passive Income where you make money while you sleep. We'll discuss how they work and also how to examine Royalty-Free Companies and how they operate. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched Licen...

The Intercontinental Music Awards is a contest where they review music from all around the world and promote unity amongst musicians! Award-winning professionals from the Music Industry lift up composers that work hard in creating their own individual/cultural music. Join us in learning more about this amazing opportunity and you'll find a Coupon Code inside! Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor fo...

Music Licensing is built on trust. It takes time to build that trust and it's not an overnight thing. We'll discuss WHY the Relationship is the most important and we’ll go over things that you can do to strengthen your relationships, including my ‘soft-sell approach’ that works for me and will set you up for success in Licensing Your Music. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads....