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The Mastering Show #104 - Mastering for Sync ? What, Why and How

January 5th, 2026 BY ian@productionadvice.co.uk2 Comments

It's a dream for so many people – to get your music licensed for use in movies, a TV show or advertisements, otherwise known as getting it "synced".

But could that ever happen ? Is it remotely possible, if you're not already a well-known or successful musician ? And is mastering important, or even relevant to the process ?

Well, the answer to all three of these questions is an emphatic Yes, and in the latest episode of my podcast, I talk to Chris SD from Sync Songwriter about exactly how you could get your music licensed, why you might want to, and where mastering fits into the equation. During the episode we talk about:

  • What "sync" is, and why you might want it for your music
  • The three ways it could happen for you
  • The strategy Chris recommends
  • Why music supervisors might be interested in your music – even if you're not a big name, or write in an unusual genre
  • The technical requirements: what you need to supply - and does your music need to be mastered ?
  • What is the Sync Songwriter Music Supervisor Panel, and why might you want to check it out ?

More info

To find out more about the method Chris recommends for getting your music synced, make sure to join his free Sync Songwriter Music Supervisor Panel on January 11th ! He only runs it once a year, so make sure to reserve a spot. For all the details, click here.

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