Here is part 2 of my interview with Heather Evans where we get into production costs, building your catalog and talking non-exclusive and exclusive deals.

Don't forget to check out Heather's Website where she has resources & courses on Sync Licensing.

https://www.heatherevansmusic.com/classes

I am also offering 50% off on consulting & my self paced course, as well as a free 10 Steps to Sync Success checklist. Use code 50Off at check out. www.licensingsongs.com

Heather Evans⁠www.heatherevansmusic.com⁠

Heather Evans is an Award-winning Singer/Songwriter, Front woman of the band Fine Citizens, The Songwriter Circle Podcast Host and Artist Coach based in Columbus, OH.

Focusing on building her catalog over the past 4 years, Heather’s music has been featured on FOX's So You Think You Can Dance, MTV's Teen Mom 2, 16 and Pregnant, Help! I’m in a Secret Relationship, ABC's Dancing With the Stars Jr, Disney's Fairytale Weddings, NBC's La Brea Promo, trending Netflix show First Kill and 3 Songs on Love is Blind, the theme song for the “Made in California“ Podcast and more!

Hello! Season 2 is now in session! Here I give a preview of season 2 and answer a listener's question. If you have questions you would like answered, please post them in the Q&A OR on any of my social media sites. Consulting is 50%- already marked down at http://licensingsongs.com/, so sign up today for your personal Sync Licensing Consultation.

Enjoy the show!

In today's Episode I do a quick summary and wrap up of what I talked about in the year and also answer a question about writing in multiple genres & whether or not you should give each one a different name.

Special Offer: Course Bundle: Two courses & a one hour coaching session for 50% off Enter code 5O0FF at check out. https://michellelockeycourses.teachable.com/p/sync-success2023

What do you get?: Purchase this course & get the Turning Pro 90 Day Challenge Course & a 60 minute coaching session with me that includes a three song review, 5 point action plan, recording of session & a list of any references we talk about!!! 

What will this self paced course teach you?

What's Included?"Michelle Lockey's class was invaluable, very well organized and presented. Dense with information that saved me me years to understanding the songwriting and business path to writing for film/TV and music licensing. The guest's also were professionals working in the industry and provided excellent insight into the business. 5/5 stars"
-Tom Kwake

Today's episode is part III of my interview with Rehya Stevens, friend and colleague . We talk about conferences, pitching and relationships. Join us as we talk about her musical history and her success in Sync Licensing.

Special offer: If you buy my licensing course you also get a 90 days to focus your music business course AND a 60 min consult, three song review and 5 point action plan from me!! The course is 50% off at enter code 50OFF at checkout! ⁠⁠http://licensingsongs.com/⁠⁠⁠ Get this discount while it lasts! (ends Jan 31 2024)

Tools Rehya and I use for sync research:

⁠IMDb⁠

⁠https://www.tunefind.com/⁠

About Rehya: Official website: ⁠⁠http://www.rehyastevens.com⁠

Today's episode is part II of my interview with Rehya Stevens, friend and colleague . Join us as we talk about her musical history and her success in Sync Licensing.

Special offer: All my courses and coaching are 50% off at enter code 50OFF at checkout! http://licensingsongs.com/⁠ Get this discount while it lasts!

Tools Rehya and I use for sync research:

IMDb

https://www.tunefind.com/

About Rehya: Official website: ⁠http://www.rehyastevens.com

In this episode I talk about song form and arrangement that would be work for Film & TV. I talk about form, chords, length, rhymes, melody and more! These tips will help make the song more suitable for sync licensing.

Here are the references for this episode:

Unburden Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzKl1EZFa5Y

Use on Longmire: https://youtu.be/C3KwKzYSm94?si=OdCPA4dSCbkJp66G&t=20

Devour Me song use in Reign https://youtu.be/I1z1DPciR4A?si=0YIXHxoteVd7I8ix

Consulting discount: syncminute at https://licensingsongs.com/

Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/licensing_songs_academy/

https://www.instagram.com/michellelockeymusic

In Part III of my discussion with Steve Collom, we talk about the disciplines that each of us "tries" to put into our lives so that we can manage and move through this music life. We also talk about dealing with Imposter Syndrome, which I know a lot of creatives deal with. I hope you enjoy this episode!

For more information about Steve, his courses and podcast go to:

https://www.stevecollom.com/

If you would like a consult, or take a short course on licensing or download some free resources go to: Licensingsongs.com and use code syncminute for a 20% discount on paid material.

In today's episode I go over the basics of what type of royalties you can earn on your music in general and in sync. I also have links below for a deeper dive on Royalties. There is much to be learned and understood. Let me know if you have any questions!

Distrokid: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/636098

Royalties 101

https://www.royaltyexchange.com/blog/music-royalties-101-intro-to-royalties

About the MLC, Harry Fox & Sound Exchange:

https://sherrylynnlee.com/2021/03/07/the-sync-songwriter-the-mechanical-licensing-collective-mlc-pros-soundexchange-harry-fox-agency-more/

More Royalty info:

https://blog.songtrust.com/what-are-music-royalties

http://www.licensingsongs.com/ Discount code: syncminute