Music licensing company for TV? What’s the Music Industry’s worst kept secret to generating high-margin income and breaking emerging artists? Well, having a wealth of industry contacts and resources certainly helps… But we’re actually talking about sync licensing! So what is sync licensing? A sync license/synchronisation refers to an agreement surrounding the use of recorded music in any product involving the simultaneous use of music and moving images. This includes, (you guessed it!) movies, tv shows, advertisements, video games and more! Getting a successful placement can come with huge exposure and can generate significant revenue through sync license fees and performance royalties.
Music supervisors, app developers, and producers will always gravitate towards clean, concise, organized pitches and EPKs. Be sure to have a place on your website, or an embed in your EPK that allows music supervisors to strum through your catalog quickly. It may even be smart to set up a microsite or a new EPK just for your work that you want to try and get licensed. Another huge part of your marketing that’s overlooked is the metadata. When you get to the point of sending MP3s out to licensing executives, make sure clear meta tags such as genre, year, publisher, and artist are embedded in your tracks. It makes supervisors’ lives a lot easier, as you’re helping them stay organized.
How are musicians compensated? All compensation is 50/50 with our musicians. You work hard to create your content, and we work hard to get the word out for you. It’s a partnership where everyone benefits equally across the board. Payouts related to placements are made biannually to minimize cost. This will likely change to a much more frequent interval as we grow. What if my music is already registered in Content ID? Songs submitted preferably should not be registered in Youtube Content ID or any content system that would impede upon the distribution. This can cause an issue with many of the high paying placements. However, if your music is registered in Content ID, keep in mind this is something that you can “turn off” if necessary per placement you receive. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Find even more details on music licensing for you-tubers.
Rhythm Couture artists questions and answers: When did you start in the music industry, and what type of music do you create? My name is Yeya. I was born in Massachusetts, and I moved to Los Angeles 3 years ago to pursue music. I have a background in musical theatre, where I learned to sing, but I started writing my own music after I graduated high school in 2014. Then in 2018, I began taking production classes and learning how to use Ableton. I love to create pop, EDM, R&B and rap. I don’t really think about a genre when I begin production on a song, I just create something I love and choose the label later. This results in a lot of tracks that blur the genre line and take my favorite aspects from each type of music. What upcoming projects are you working on, and any last words for the Rhythm Couture audience? I’m currently working on my EP, Monarch. We’re releasing each song one at a time, and I’m really amped up for this project! Also, if you’re curious about me or my music, check me out on any streaming platform and follow on IG @Yeyamusic. Thanks!
Our eclectic, experienced roster of professional musicians, Euterpe herself has commissioned: Grammy Award-winning artists and composers of compositions across a wide swath of musical projects inclusive of numerous corporations. The Rhythm Couture production team consists of talented artists: songwriters, producers, and musicians all replete with extensive portfolios. Find more details at here.