License Your Music

License Your Music

By Jody Friedman & Michael ElsnerTV & FilmEducationMusic
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License Your Music episodes

  • 3 Ways to Overcome Writers Block

    Jody discusses 3 tools you can use whenever you can't get past the creative blocks that get in your way from writing or producing your next masterpiece!

    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. 

    12 min
  • Music Licensing vs Music Distribution

    We've noticed confusion on whether a music distribution deal is the same as music licensing. Music distribution is the way that the music industry makes recorded music available to consumers. Music licensing is about placing recorded music and compositions and synchronising it against pictures such as films, TV, Trailers or Video Games. In Today's episode, Jody walks you through key differences between music distribution and music licensing and why it is important for artists to know the differences between the two.

    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. Listen to Episode 37 of License Your Music with Jody Friedman.

    12 min
  • Music Licensing vs. Music Distribution

    We've noticed confusion on whether a music distribution deal is the same as music licensing. Music distribution is the way that the music industry makes recorded music available to consumers. Music licensing is about placing recorded music and compositions and synchronising it against pictures such as films, TV, Trailers or Video Games. In this episode, Jody walks you through key differences between music distribution and music licensing and why it is important for artists to know the differences between the two.

    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. 

    12 min
  • The World of Music Supervision feat. Jackie Westfall

    Jody interviews Music Supervisor Jackie Westfall about her path in music supervision and the kinds of projects she works on.

    Jackie Westfall has worked on hit TV shows such as 9-1-1, 9-1-1 Lone Star, Panic, Pose, Halston, Mainstream and Indie FIlms such as Boys In The Band, While We´re Young, Mistress America among other projects and Ads for some of the best known global companies including Apple, Toyota and Red Bull.

    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. Listen to Episode 32 of License Your Music with Jody Friedman.

    21 min
  • The World of Music Supervision feat. Music Supervisor, Jackie Westfall

    Jody interviews Music Supervisor Jackie Westfall about her path in music supervision and the kinds of projects she works on. Jackie Westfall has worked on hit TV shows such as 9-1-1, 9-1-1 Lone Star, Panic, Pose, Halston, Mainstream and Indie FIlms such as Boys In The Band, While We´re Young, Mistress America among other projects and Ads for some of the best known global companies including Apple, Toyota and Red Bull.

    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. Listen to Episode 36 of License Your Music with Jody Friedman.

    21 min
  • Licensing Your Music for Film Festivals featuring Derek Horne

    Did you know that most Filmmakers start their journey by submitting their films to Film Festivals? And did you know that they need music from independent artists?! Film Festivals need to license the music they use in their projects, just like TV shows, films, ads and trailers do. Let's learn more about licensing your music to films premiering at film festivals!

    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.

    57 min
  • Licensing Your Music for Film Festivals featuring Derek Horne

    Did you know that most Filmmakers start their journey by submitting their films to Film Festivals? And did you know that they need music from independent artists?! Film Festivals need to license the music they use in their projects, just like TV shows, films, ads, and trailers do. Let's learn more about licensing your music to films premiering at film festivals!

    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. 

    57 min
  • 3 Reasons to Record Cover Songs

    Don't let “taboo” keep you from recording songs by other artists. There are many reasons why you should be recording covers of other peoples’ music. Recording covers can also be a smart thing to do if you want to pitch music and license your music for films and TV. On this podcast Jody Friedman talks about three reasons why you should be recording covers of other people’s music. Listen to the podcast and find out why doing covers of other peoples’ songs is a good idea.

    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.

    14 min
  • 3 Reasons to Record Cover Songs

    Don't let “taboo” keep you from recording songs by other artists. There are many reasons why you should be recording covers of other peoples’ music. Recording covers can also be a smart thing to do if you want to pitch music and license your music for films and TV.

    On this podcast Jody Friedman  talks about  three reasons why you should be recording covers of other people’s music. Listen to the podcast and find out why doing covers of other peoples’ songs is a good idea. 

    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. 

    14 min
  • How To Become a Music Supervisor

    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.

    17 min

About License Your Music

From the publisher's feed

Hosted by Music Supervisor & Sync Agent, Jody Friedman, alongside Composer/Producer, Michael Elsner. With over 30 years combined experience in Music Licensing, and 10,000+ placements including theme songs, blockbuster movie trailers, globally recognized brands, and more, our mission is to educate and inspire composers, songwriters, producers, and artists and to give them the necessary knowledge, and access on how to get licensed to Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.