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License Your Music

48 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Are you tired of watching your Spotify streams stack up and having no income to show for it?

Maybe you’ve been creating music most of your life and you’re looking to finally have your music heard and get paid for it?

Created by Music Supervisor & Licensing Expert, Jody Friedman, who has licensed over 10,000 songs to Feature Films, Movie Trailers, Brand Ad Campaigns, TV Shows, and Video Games, this podcast was created to educate and inspire composers, songwriters, producers, and artists and to give them the necessary knowledge on how to get licensed to Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.

Make sure to keep up with our training and other free goodies at

https://www.licenseyourmusic.com/

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Episodes

So You Have Fans On Your Mailing List, Now What? (feat. Cheryl B. Engelhardt)

July 27, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 43.1 MB

In this episode, we meet with Cheryl B. Engelhardt from In The Key of Success to explore how you can build your fan base organically and grow your followers. 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.

3 Ways to Overcome Writer's Block

June 15, 2022 05:01 - 11 minutes - 25.3 MB

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. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of ...

3 Ways to Overcome Writers Block

June 15, 2022 04:01 - 11 minutes - 25.3 MB

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. 

Music Licensing vs Music Distribution

May 11, 2022 06:01 - 11 minutes - 26.8 MB

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 kno...

Music Licensing vs. Music Distribution

May 11, 2022 04:01 - 11 minutes - 26.8 MB

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 differ...

The World of Music Supervision feat. Jackie Westfall

April 13, 2022 16:01 - 20 minutes - 46.5 MB

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 ...

The World of Music Supervision feat. Music Supervisor, Jackie Westfall

April 13, 2022 06:01 - 20 minutes - 46.5 MB

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 202...

Licensing Your Music for Film Festivals featuring Derek Horne

March 09, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

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 artist...

3 Reasons to Record Cover Songs

February 02, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 30.6 MB

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 Friedma...

How To Become a Music Supervisor

January 12, 2022 07:00 - 16 minutes - 37.4 MB

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.

How To Become A Music Supervisor

January 12, 2022 05:00 - 16 minutes - 37.4 MB

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. 

Carving Out Your Own Path in Sync (featuring Kristina Benson)

December 29, 2021 07:01 - 24 minutes - 56.1 MB

There are so many paths that you can choose when entering into Sync and licensing. On License Your Music Podcast,  Jody interviews Licensing Rep & Publisher, Kristina Benson to discuss important questions to ask yourself so you can  identify how you can carve out your own unique path in Sync Licensing.  Kristina Benson is a lifelong music professional and the owner of Sweet On Top, a boutique agency and publisher that provides synch representation, creative services, custom tracks, ...

Carving Out Your Own Path in Sync (feat. Licensing Rep & Publisher, Kristina Benson)

December 29, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 56.1 MB

In this episode, Jody interviews Licensing Rep & Publisher, Kristina Benson to discuss important questions to ask of yourself and how you can carve out your own unique path in Sync Licensing. 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. 

From Zero to 20+ Syncs a Year (feat. LYM Alumnus & Producer, Theo Seidmon)

December 15, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 44.9 MB

Jody interviews License Your Music alumnus and Music Producer, Theo Seidmon to discuss how Theo went from zero to over 20 Syncs a year! Theo Seidmon is a music producer and a songwriter who has seen a growing success in the world of sync and licensing. His music can be heard on over 50 TV shows on some of the best known networks including ABC, NBC, Disneyland and many more. On this show Jody Friedman interviews Theo about licensing music for films and TVs and his success in music an...

What is the Difference between a Sync Agent & a Music Supervisor?

December 01, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 17.6 MB

There are BIG differences between sync agents and music supervisors. We talk about why it's important to know them. In the world of Sync and Licensing the job title, “music supervisor” and “sync agent” often comes up. But what does a music supervisor do and what are the responsibilities of a sync agent? There are BIG differences between the roles of sync agents and music supervisors and on this week´s podcast Jody Friedman talks about why it is important to know the difference betwe...

Don't Miss Sync Fest 2021!

October 27, 2021 06:01 - 1 minute - 3.24 MB

Sync Fest 2021 is upcoming on November 8th - rub elbows with music supervisors, attend a live listening session and learn industry secrets on getting music syncs. Get your free ticket at licenseyourmusic.com/syncfest2021

Why Collaborating Is So Important

October 13, 2021 18:29 - 9 minutes - 22.5 MB

As an artist, it can take a while to realize how many people are involved in making a piece of music. Collaborating with other artists, producers and lyricists can not only help you to achieve your goal as a musician, but it is also an extremely important part of building a network and gain knowledge which will help you further in the game of music sync and licensing. On this week´s podcast we talk about why it's important to not make art just for yourself and we will explore how yo...

Sync, Artist Development & Music Business Challenges (featuring Rachel Komar)

September 29, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Jody interviews Music Licensing Rep & Artist Advocate, Rachel Komar to get her take on today's Music Business challenges and how to overcome struggles artists have to deal with. 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.

Sync, Artist Development & Music Business Challenges (feat. Licensing Rep, Rachel Komar)

September 29, 2021 04:01 - 20 minutes - 46.6 MB

Jody interviews Music Licensing Rep & Artist Advocate, Rachel Komar to get her take on today's Music Business challenges and how to overcome struggles artists have to deal with. 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. 

LLC vs S-Corp (Which One Is Better?)

September 15, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 49.6 MB

Once you're earning money from Licensing Your Music, you'll need to decide what type of business you want to form. In today's episode, we'll discuss the key differences between an LLC, an S-Corp and a Sole Proprietorship. 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.

Learn The Business Of Music Licensing

September 01, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Today, I want to talk to you about why it is crucial to learn the business of Music Licensing before pitching your music. Are you ready? Let's dive in!

Learn The Business of Music Licensing

September 01, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Today, I want to talk to you about why it is crucial to learn the business of Music Licensing before pitching your music. Are you ready? Let's dive in! 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. 

It All Starts With The Song (feat. Songwriting Mentor, Judy Stakee)

August 18, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Jody interviews his Songwriting Mentor, Author & Speaker, and former VP of Creative for Warner-Chappell, Judy Stakee about the songwriting process and what it takes to write a great song.

It All Starts With The Song

August 18, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Jody interviews his Songwriting Mentor, Author & Speaker, and former VP of Creative for Warner-Chappell, Judy Stakee about the songwriting process and what it takes to write a great song. 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. 

How To License Your Music for Film Festivals

August 04, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 30.1 MB

Every independent filmmaker needs music and they have to find it from somewhere. Usually they want bands they cannot afford and this is why its the perfect opportunity to offer them quality music at an affordable rate. Today, we'll discuss how you can license your music for 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...

Are You a Hobbyist or a Careerist?

July 21, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

I've never met one person who didn't 'like' music. Early on in our lives, we form attachments to music and there are three ways that you can go in terms of your relationship with music. Join me today, as I'll discuss this and help you identify if you're a "hobbyist" or a "careerist". 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...

Why You Should Join The Production Music Association (featuring Morgan McKnight)

July 07, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 83 MB

Without the PMA, I would not have my international team of sub-publishers around the World shopping my catalog. Today, we'll speak with executive director, Morgan Mcknight, about the benefits of joining the Production Music Association. 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.

Tapping Into Your Sixth Sense When Songwriting (featuring creative psychic, Laura Powers)

June 23, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Jody interviews creative psychic and songwriter, Laura Michelle Powers about utilizing and accessing that '6th' sense when writing songs. We'll discuss methods she uses to tap into that and how it can help songwriters be 'in the zone' more by remaining open to being that vessel. 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 ...

Embrace Who You Are to Find Your True Purpose

June 09, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 14 MB

Once you truly embrace who you are and are doing what you’re meant to be doing with your life, amazing things start to happen. In today's episode, I'll be going over why this is so important and we’ll discuss ways that can really help you find out who you are and help you see how your experiences really shaped your path so you can have a clear direction forward. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artis...

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June 02, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.15 MB

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Be Considerate (Wisdom Wednesdays)

June 02, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.15 MB

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.

Exclusive vs. Non-Exclusive Representation: Which is Best?

May 26, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MB

One of the first dilemmas artists, producers, and songwriters that are wanting to license their music will be faced with is learning the difference between exclusive and non-exclusive representation. Join me today, as I am going to discuss what that really means and whether you should opt to go exclusive or non-exclusive. 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 coachi...

Should You License Your Music For Free?

May 12, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MB

Should you license my music for free? That's a big question that will definitely come up in your licensing career if it hasn't already. There are important things to consider when making this decision - let's discuss further! In-episode promo: Enhance Life With Music https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast 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 t...

What Does a Music Supervisor Do?

April 28, 2021 03:59 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Ever wondered what a Music Supervisor does? Join me today, as I’ll be discussing exactly what a Music Supervisor is and we'll examine why there is a disconnect between the old music business and the new music business. In-episode promo: Enhance Life With Music https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast 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 licen...

What Does It Mean to Be Your Own Music Publisher?

April 21, 2021 03:59 - 21 minutes - 40.2 MB

Have you ever wondered what a Music Publisher does in the Music Industry? Today, we're going to talk about what exactly Music Publishing is, what it means to be your own publisher, and what it means to assign that role to someone else. 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.

Five Ways To Cope with Feeling Overwhelmed

April 14, 2021 03:59 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

When beginning your journey into the Music Business, it can all be very overwhelming and there are so many moving parts to keep up with. Today, I want to share five ways I cope with feeling overwhelmed that I think can work for you too! 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.

Behind the Music of "The Prom" (Netflix Film) featuring Julian Drucker

April 07, 2021 03:59 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Julian Drucker has worked on projects such as American Horror Story, Handmaid's Tale, Pose, Big Mouth & the movie musical, "The Prom" on Netflix. He is also the co-music supervisor of Fox's "911". He's also a composer and songwriter! We'll learn about what inspires Julian musically and go behind the scenes on the music of "The Prom"! 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 ...

The Importance of Performance Rights Organizations

March 31, 2021 03:59 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Performance Rights Organizations are a vital part of the Music Licensing Landscape and the key to obtaining Passive Income where you make money while you sleep. We'll discuss how they work and also how to examine Royalty-Free Companies and how they operate. 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 Trai...

The Intercontinental Music Awards featuring Shahed Mohseni

March 24, 2021 03:59 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MB

The Intercontinental Music Awards is a contest where they review music from all around the world and promote unity amongst musicians! Award-winning professionals from the Music Industry lift up composers that work hard in creating their own individual/cultural music. Join us in learning more about this amazing opportunity and you'll find a Coupon Code inside! 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 ...

Music Business Relationships, Trust & The "Soft-Sell" Approach

March 17, 2021 03:59 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Music Licensing is built on trust. It takes time to build that trust and it's not an overnight thing. We'll discuss WHY the Relationship is the most important and we’ll go over things that you can do to strengthen your relationships, including my ‘soft-sell approach’ that works for me and will set you up for success in Licensing Your Music. 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 Licens...

What Is Music Licensing & Why Should You Do It?

March 10, 2021 04:59 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

In today's episode, I'm going to explain exactly WHAT is Music Licensing and WHY you should do it! I'll be answering common questions, such as: Do I have to pay to License My Music? What do I gain from Licensing my Music? Join me and let me teach you a bit more about the basics of Music Licensing. www.licenseyourmusic.com 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 coach...

FREE Panel: How to Get Your Music Heard 101

March 04, 2021 04:59 - 1 minute - 1.49 MB

Join my FREE Training webinar to learn “How To Get Your Music Heard by Music Supervisors”, where we will also have a LIVE Q&A with Garrett McElver! Garrett is the Music Supervisor for “Coyote”, “Gentefied”, “SEAL Team” (CBS), and many others! Also, one lucky attendee will be the winner of a pair of Shure 215 Headphones or SM57 Microphone, for FREE! To Be Notified, please join us at licenseyourmusic.com or DM me on Facebook @ License Your Music (with Jody Friedman) or DM me on Instag...

Identifying Your Motivation (So You Can Work Towards That Goal)

March 03, 2021 04:59 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through defining your motivation, so you can identify and achieve your goal of having your music licensed. This is a key step to your success. What are your goals? What are your motivators? Join me and let's identify YOUR motivation! 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...

Discussion with President of the Guild of Music Supervisors, Joel C. High

February 24, 2021 04:59 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Join me for a discussion with Music Supervision expert and President of the Guild of Music Supervisors, Joel C. High (Rob Zombie, Tyler Perry)! Joel shares his personal experiences in the industry, advice, and how to become a member of the Guild of Music Supervisors! 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, Ad...

Five Ways to Get Heard by Music Supervisors

February 17, 2021 04:59 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Getting heard by a Music Supervisor is a big step in the right direction, towards getting your music licensed. In this episode, you will learn five ways that you can successfully achieve that. Make sure to check out Licenseyourmusic.com for more free content. 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 Tr...

Four Fears We All Share

February 11, 2021 00:20 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Fear is by far the biggest obstacle that gets in the way of us doing what we want to do in our life. Fear that we're not good enough, fear that we don't have what it takes, Fear that we'll slip back into old habits, and fear that we won't be able to adapt to change. In particular, there are four fears that we'll be discussing today that I've found to be most pertinent to artists and creators. We'll go over each one of those fears, and discuss how to overcome them. Jody Friedman is ...

Attending Panels

February 10, 2021 04:59 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MB

Take advantage and access all of the panels going on through this COVID era. You can be selective and attend to the ones that speak to you!

Meet Your Host: Jody Friedman

February 03, 2021 04:59 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Music Licensing is the gift that keeps on giving and one of the most sustainable income areas of the Music Industry; which allows for a lifelong career. Join Jody Friedman, Music Supervisor, and creator of 'License Your Music', and learn how he went from being a struggling artist trying to get a record deal, to earning $30,000 in one quarter from licensing his music; it changed his whole life and career around! Are you ready to start licensing your music? Jody Friedman is a Music S...