Aaron Davison

The Sync Lab

Music EN ↓ 128 episodes

Welcome to The Sync Lab, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of music licensing for TV, films, and beyond. I'm your host, Aaron Davison, and I explore strategies, insights, and expert advice to help you get your music synced and make a living doing what you love. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your sync game, you're in the right place. Don't forget to visit TheSyncLab.com for resources, tools, and the ultimate directory to help you succeed in the music licensing world!

Author

Aaron Davison

Category

Music

Podcast website

www.thesynclab.com

Latest episode

Jun 17, 2026

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Episodes

Six Figure Licensing As A TV Composer With Eddie Grey 07.11.2017

Aaron from http://howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ chats with TV composer Eddie Grey about how in just three years he's created a full time, growing income from his work as a tv composer for shows like Born This Way, The Healer, Shark Tank and many more. For more information on the course, "How To Be A Full Time TV Composer", visit http://www.htlympremium.com/tv-composer.html

PR And Branding For Musicians With Ariel Hyatt 02.11.2017

In this episode, Aaron Davison from http://howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with marketing and branding expert Ariel Hyatt from Cyber Pr Music.com about ways musicians can more effectively build their brands, get more publicity and attract more followers.

7 Tips For Marketing Yourself Online 01.11.2017

In this episode, Aaron addresses the topic of marketing online and breaks down 7 key components of a successful marketing strategy.  Find out how to position yourself more effectively online.

Licensing Music In Ads & Commercials With Michael Lande From Music Orange 19.10.2017

Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with Michael Lande from Music Orange, about the world of licensing music in ads and commercials.  Music Orange has worked with clients like KFC, Toyota, McDonald's, EHarmony, Ebay, Dove, Dockers, Nike, Virgin, Twitter, United Airlines and more.

Promoting Music On Spotify And More With Kevin Breuner From CD Baby 30.09.2017

Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with the VP Of Marketing for CD Baby, Kevin Breuner about promoting music on Spotify, Publishing Adminstration, How To Launch A Music Marketing Campaign and more.

Greetings From Los Angeles 21.09.2017

In this episode of Music, Money And Life, Aaron broadcasts from LA, where he shares tips on networking face to face, how to submit music to supervisors and publishers and shares stories and lessons learned from his latest music licensing/production retreats.

Michael Nieves From Sugaroo Music 03.09.2017

Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with Michael Nieves, the founder of Sugaroo Music. Sugaroo handles licensing for artists like Wilco, Tom Tom Club, The Offspring, Kate Bush, Michael Franti & Spearhed and many more.

A Conversation With Hit Songwriter Jimmy Dunne 29.08.2017

In the latest episode of Music, Money And Life, Aaron speaks with the amazing songwriter, composer and former screen writer for Happy Days, Jimmy Dunne, who has written songs for Whitney Houston, Kenny Rogers, Janet Jackson, Take 6, Anne Murray and many more, and has had songs in films like Pretty Woman, Princess Diaries II, Nothing In Common, Fame, Dear God, Heart Like a Wheel, Exit to Eden, Fata...

Licensing Music Internationally, Sub-Publishing, Networking And More With Garry Judd 19.08.2017

Aaron from http://howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with London based composer about licensing music internationally, sub-publishing, networking in person and more.

Licensing, Branding, Social Media And More With Evan Stein From Experience Music Group 10.08.2017

Aaron Davison from http://howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with Evan Stein from Experience Music Group about branding, licensing, social media marketing and more.

Aaron Bethune From Play It Loud Music 31.05.2017

Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with Aaron Bethune, the owner of Play It Loud Music.

Never Give Up Your Dreams With Steven Davis 23.05.2017

Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with musician Steven Davis about never giving up your dreams, pursuing a music career later in life, rediscovering the joy of music, Steven's latest release and much more.

Portia Sabin From Kill Rock Stars 16.05.2017

Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with Portia Sabin, the owner of the indie record label, Kill Rock Stars (Deerhoof, The Decemberists, Elliot Smith) about what it's like running an indie label in 2017, the state of the music business, the future of the music business and much more.

Filmmaker And Recording Artist Chip Miller 08.05.2017

Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with filmmaker and musician, Chip Miller.  Miller has produced 195 MTV/VH-1/BET & CMT music videos, national commercials, award-winning documentaries, a Disney TV weekly kids series, PBS TV Pledge Specials, an HBO concert, and several indie feature films. Previous to DCAM/Winmill, Miller was an Art Director, a film Producer, Editor, Music Sup...

Music Supervisor David Hayman From Supergroup 02.05.2017

Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with the founder of Supergroup, a Supervision/Licensing agency from Toronto, Canada.

Adventures In Music Licensing With Ed Hartman 25.04.2017

Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with Seattle based composer and percussionist Ed Hartman about his many placements in tv shows, films and commercials.

From Berklee To LA To Mexico City With TV/Film Composer Milo Coello 17.04.2017

Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with Mexico City based composer Milo Coello about his career as a composer in tv and films.

Licensing Music In The UK With Claire Batchelor 09.04.2017

Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with UK based composer Claire Batchelor about her career as a composer, music licensing in The UK and much more.

The Positive Side Effects Of Licensing Your Music 03.04.2017

Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ discusses the positive side effect of pursuing a career in licensing and also discusses the importance of enjoying the process of becoming a better songwriter and musician.  He also plays a new song called "You And I'.

An Indie Musician's Guide To Film Scoring With Dave Merson Hess 27.03.2017

Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with film composer Dave Merson Hess about his career composing and scoring films.

The Two Extremes Of Licensing Music 21.03.2017

Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ breaks down the two different extreme ends of the spectrum when it comes to music licensing deals.

Daryl Berg From Sound Canyon 14.03.2017

Aaron from howtolicenseyourmusic.com speaks with Daryl Berg, the owner of the music supervision company, Sound Canyon

Empowering Female Musicians With Bree Noble 06.03.2017

Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with Bree Noble.  Bree focuses on providing the business tools that female musicians need to take their career to the next level.

Ashley Neumeister From True Music 28.02.2017

Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with Ashley Neumeister from True Music. Ashley is the head of licensing and supervision for True Music.  TrueMusic clients include: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, CW, WB, Columbia Tri-Star Television, Disney Channel, Fox Searchlight, HBO, Nickelodeon, Sony Pictures Television, Paramount Television, Showtime, and Viacom among many others.

Music Licensing Is A 401k Plan For Musicians With David Frederick 20.02.2017

Aaron Davison from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ speaks with David Frederick about his amazing career in sync licensing.  David is an Emmy nominated and multi award winning composer whose music has been heard on The Big Bang Theory, Pretty Little Liars, Criminal Minds, Pawn Stars and many more places.

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