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Films music licensing recommendations

Films music licensing recommendations? 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.

If you’re not already registered with a performing rights organization (PRO), like ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC, that’s the first thing you want to do. Like, right now, go do it! Beyond assistance in licensing, PROs help ensure artists get paid for any type of “performance.” Therefore, they’re also the folks to go to when your work gets licensed, as they keep up with the syncing process for you. (Because you don’t need another thing to look after, do you?)

What are the different licenses/services you provide? We presently provide 8 different licenses/services that are outlined on our website under our pricing section. These services range from personal licenses to major licenses for television and motion pictures. What if I require a license that requires multiple services? We understand that sometimes the services needed can overlap in each license. Contact us directly to specify what services you require and we will provide a rate that is tailored to your needs. How do I get my music on Rhythm Couture? We believe in quality over quantity, and as a result, we are very selective about the music we bring into the roster. However, musicians are more than welcome to submit songs for consideration. Provide 4 songs (streaming links only) to Music@RhythmCouture.com to audition. We’ll get back to you within 30 days. Discover additional details at music licensing for tv.

Rhythm Couture artists questions and answers: Rhythm Couture is home to many talented musicians, and Jen-Shuo Chen is the latest up and coming artist set to make big waves within the music licensing industry. We recently sat down with him to discuss his recent signing with Rhythm Couture, and got to know him on an up close and personal level. What is your name, and where are you from? Hello! My name is Jen-Shuo Chen, I’m from Taipei, Taiwan. I started as a bass player 7 years ago, I played metal, jazz, funk, indie and almost any kind of music. After playing in several bands and recording sessions, I decided to move to film scoring in 2015. Which combines 2 of my favorite things, music and movies! So I prepared for a year and got into UNC School of the Arts to study Film Music Composition and got my master degree. Those experiences from band to classical make me able to analyze and write in almost any genres, being able to do this is one of my goals as well, because you’ll never know what your client wants for their films. As a TV composer in Taiwan, being able to write in different styles definitely helps a lot. For my personal projects, I recently wrote a lot of orchestral classical and electronic hybrid minimalism, ambient music.

RhythmCouture Recording Studios: two locations based in New York and Vermont. We proffer expertise in music licensing and musical solutions across all multimedia platforms. Kyle Hunter and Robert Ronci, Co-Owners, have paired their formidable musical repertoires and talent affiliations from around the globe to bring a distinctive differentiation to the music product placement space. Our range of clients include Calvin Klein, Les Mills, The New York Times, Vans, Forever 21, Marie Claire + more. Find more information on this website.