Ultimate Sync Sessions

Beda Senn and Martin Haene reflect on their early relationships with music, from collecting records and playing in bands to self-teaching, experimentation, and discovering professional pathways. The episode explores how curiosity and listening deeply laid the foundation for their later work in TV and production music. 👉 For exclusive insights, resources, and sync opportunities, visit⁠: www.ultima...

In TV Composer’s Playbook: Success Mastery, host Amelia McCloskey, CEO of Ultimate Sync Access, is joined by Beda Senn, music consultant at Swiss Television and production music creator, and Martin Haene, composer and founder of Golden Rule Music. Across the season, they explore real-world pathways for building a career in TV, documentary, and production music, from finding a personal musical sign...

This episode highlights one of Enzo’s most meaningful long-form projects: composing and directing music for a children’s series about endangered animals. Each track reflects the folk traditions of the animal’s home region, teaching young audiences about culture, rhythm and conservation. Enzo also reflects on staying humble in the industry, building global networks and creating educational programm...

In this instalment, the focus turns to AI and its growing place in advertising. Enzo discusses the legal risks brands overlook, why human creativity remains essential, and how the supervisor’s role is shifting in a rapidly evolving landscape. He also reflects on industry controversies, the responsibility creatives hold, and what authentic storytelling must continue to stand for. 👉 For exclusive i...

This conversation focuses on the art of translating vague briefs into precise musical direction. Enzo shares how he reads body language, extracts meaning from scattered references and turns emotion into BPM, genre and structure. The episode also revisits his powerful anti-cyberbullying project, an emotionally demanding piece of work that resulted in a song which helped drive real legislative chang...

Enzo breaks down the realities of supervising music for advertising across Latin America, why big commercial tracks are always in demand, how budgets shape creative decisions, and why covers and custom pieces often become the practical choice. He also unpacks the challenges around buyouts, publishing, and guiding non-musical clients through the true cost of music. 👉 For exclusive insights, resour...

This episode traces Enzo’s early beginnings, growing up with treasured cassettes, studying sound engineering, performing with bands and eventually discovering, almost by accident, that he’d been supervising long before he knew the term existed. A look at how a lifetime of music naturally evolved into a full-scale career in sync. 👉 For exclusive insights, resources, and sync opportunities, visit⁠:...

In Season 9 of The Ultimate Sync Session, host Amelia sits down with Chilean music supervisor and creator Enzo Massardo for the most revealing series yet. They explore his 20-year journey through the Latin American advertising and TV industries, the emotional and ethical challenges behind major campaigns, the rise of AI, and the unforgettable story of a song rebuilt from fragments that helped infl...

Jenn shares the intricate journey behind music supervising Uncharted , the Alicia Keys-backed documentary. From managing real-time songwriting camps and using artist-created music as score, to negotiating rights with major labels, this episode is a deep dive into storytelling, activism, and collaboration at its most intense. 👉 For exclusive insights, resources, and sync opportunities, visit⁠: www...

A raw and reflective discussion on navigating your first big film gig, overcoming self-doubt, and confronting toxicity on set. Leyla and Jenn open up about feeling like imposters, working in male-heavy teams, and the importance of standing your ground and leaning on your community.   👉 For exclusive insights, resources, and sync opportunities, visit⁠: www.ultimatesyncaccess.com Connect with us on...

This episode dives into the muddy waters of music licensing around loops, samples, and Splice packs. Amelia, Jenn and Leyla unpack common misconceptions, explore the art of negotiation for tight budgets, and share practical wisdom onsecuring high-quality tracks without compromising relationships or rights. 👉 For exclusive insights, resources, and sync opportunities, visit⁠: www.ultimatesyncaccess...

This episode tackles the high-stakes world of sync for live shows and fast-turnaround productions. Jenn and Leyla share wild stories, from last-minute clearances and artist mishaps to educating filmmakers about music licensing. It's an honest, sometimes hilarious look at the chaos and complexity behind the scenes of sync. 👉 For exclusive insights, resources, and sync opportunities, visit⁠: www.ul...

In this dynamic premiere, Amelia McCloskey dives into the origin stories of powerhouse music supervisors Jenn Smith and Leyla Flores. From Craigslist gigs and American Idol to music-filled childhoods and launching companies from scratch, the episode explores how passion and persistence shaped their journeys in the sync industry. 👉 For exclusive insights, resources, and sync opportunities, visit⁠:...

This is Season 8 of Ultimate Sync Sessions . Host Amelia McCloskey sits down with two powerhouse music supervisors, Leyla Flores (Loud Music Brokers, Mexico) and Jenn Smith (Rat Dance Party, USA), for a deep dive into the realities of sync licensing and creative supervision across film, TV, and live shows. From Jenn’s journey from theatre to American Idol, to Leyla’s rise from graphic design into...

In a reflective finale, Mike shares career-defining lessons and timeless advice for aspiring supervisors. He discusses integrity in creative choices, lifelong learning, and why passion and good taste will always outlast trends. His mantra: “Forget the title, focus on the work.” 👉 For exclusive insights, resources, and sync opportunities, visit⁠: www.ultimatesyncaccess.com Connect with us on socia...

Mike offers invaluable advice to artists, labels, and publishers on pitching music for advertising. From perfect metadata to personalised outreach and well-curated playlists, he reveals what grabs a supervisor’s attention and what guarantees a delete. Practical, honest, and full of insider wisdom. 👉 For exclusive insights, resources, and sync opportunities, visit⁠: www.ultimatesyncaccess.com Conn...

Diving deep into his portfolio, Mike discusses the creative and technical process behind iconic campaigns like Hennessy’s “Maurice Ashley”. He breaks down how originality, collaboration, and relentless experimentation shape award-winning work and why the best advertising music never sounds like an ad at all. 👉 For exclusive insights, resources, and sync opportunities, visit⁠: www.ultimatesyncacce...

Mike opens up about the realities behind success, late nights, relentless work, and the blurred lines between passion and burnout. He reflects on how his drive shaped his career and relationships, what fuels his motivation, and how true creatives never stop chasing the thrill of a perfect song–to–picture moment. 👉 For exclusive insights, resources, and sync opportunities, visit⁠: www.ultimatesync...

Mike recounts his unconventional path into music supervision, from dreaming of being a rock star to discovering a career that merges creativity, sound, and strategy. He reveals how his deep musical knowledge and love for discovery led him to establish Droga5’s music department, transforming how the agency approaches sound in storytelling. 👉 For exclusive insights, resources, and sync opportunitie...

In this season 7 of Ultimate Sync Sessions, Amelia McCloskey sits down with Mike Ladman, Music Supervisor at Droga5, to explore his creative journey from record store clerk and DJ (“Puppy Hiccups”) to leading one of advertising’s most acclaimed music teams. Mike shares insights into building a music department from scratch, curating award-winning campaigns for brands like Under Armour, Google, Met...

Ultimate Sync Access | Sync Stories with Jenn and Kyla Episode 05 : How to Pitch Music that Gets Heard Practical guidance for creators: both Jennifer Noya and Kyla O’Donovan explain what makes a pitch stand out, concise emails, accurate metadata, downloadable WAV/MP3s, and knowing the brief/budget. They share dos and don’ts on follow-ups, how to build trust with supervisors, and why patience and o...

Ultimate Sync Access | Sync Stories with Jenn and Kyla Episode 04 : The Impact of Hollywood Strikes Jenn and Kyla discuss wider industry turbulence including strike knock-on effects and shrinking mid-budget work and what that means for freelancers and artists. They also celebrate the wins: the joy of securing first syncs for indie musicians (Kyla describes giving newcomers key placements) and Jenn...

Ultimate Sync Access | Sync Stories with Jenn and Kyla Episode 03: From Indie Bands to London Syncs A deep dive into early career work: Jennifer discusses managing indie rock bands in Venezuela, grassroots touring and staging festivals, and how that hands-on experience translated into licensing and clearance skills. Kyla reflects on maintaining creative networks and how different markets (local sc...

Ultimate Sync Access | Sync Stories with Jenn and Kyla Episode 02: The Hard Truths of Sync This episode digs into the practical side of freelancing: managing budgets, handling creative differences, and making difficult calls to protect a production. Both Jennifer and Kyla share how mentorship helped them, why diplomacy matters when negotiating with producers, and tips for staying resilient when wo...

Ultimate Sync Access | Sync Stories with Jenn and Kyla Episode 01: From Dental Assistant to Music Supervisor In the opener, hosts and guests trace their routes into music supervision. Jennifer Noya describes her Latin roots in Venezuela and how early grassroots music work led her into rights and supervision after moving to the UK. Kyla O’Donovan recalls a performance and theatre background, a non-...