Everything You Need to Know About Music Supervision & Sync

Making money with music is a dream for many — but you don’t always have to be on stage to do it. Sarah Rimkus explains what a Music Supervisor and Sync Manager does, which clients and projects they work with, and how you, as a musician, songwriter, or producer, can earn money in the sync business.

This workshop provides an overview of the work of a Music Supervisor and Sync Manager, illustrated through several case studies.

So if you’re a composer, producer, musician, songwriter, sound designer, etc., and you’re interested in this field of work, you’re in the right place. We also welcome participants to share and discuss their own practical examples and experiences during the workshop.

Content:

• Intro – Sarah Rimkus (CV / background)
• What does a Music Supervisor and Sync Manager do?
  Music production? Sync & licensing? Collaborations?
• Industries and potential clients
  (advertising agencies, film productions, directors, freelancers, creative directors, etc.)
• How do you get started? How do you build a network?
• Commissioning / client acquisition
• Fees, negotiation, budgeting, and quotes
• Client budgets: What information do I need from a client to prepare an offer?
• The art
• The client briefing
• The creative process
  Music research for moods or sync, researching composers/musicians, or rights clearance for releases
• CASE STUDIES
• Paperwork
  (GEMA, GVL, registrations, etc.)
• Deepening learning outcomes through concrete case studies
• Q&A