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Sync Gems

A podcast about people’s journeys to success in the sync licensing space. Top notch music composers, music supervisors, sync agents, label owners, and editors will drop gems and mindset hacks that will help you get to the next level in your sync career. Your host, Roy Matz, is a full time music composer for tv, film, ads and games. He is very passionate about decoding people’s mindsets and understanding people’s success. Say hi to roy at @roymatz

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45:53

The most important 3 questions music composers should...

Sync Gems ·

2025/04/18

Ehren Ebbage shares his remarkable journey through the music industry. From his early days touring with bands and getting discovered by an A&R rep in Idaho to becoming a sought-after producer working with breakout artists like Lizzie McAlpine, Ebbage offers a masterclass in career longevity and creative evolution.Ehren's story begins like many musicians - falling in love with Aerosmith and Guns N' Roses as a teenager - but takes unexpected turns through record deals, touring life, and

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36:55

The qualities you need to do great in sync (and in...

Sync Gems ·

2025/03/28

In this interview Jesse Josefsson opens up about his journey in sync licensing, from his early days as a musician to becoming an educator who is actually qualified to teach (nearly 10,000 placements). Jesse shares how he transitioned from band life to sync licensing after seeing consistent financial returns. He emphasizes transparency in an industry often filled with misleading promises and discusses how the sync landscape continues to evolve with technology. Both Jesse and Roy highlight the

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10:55

How a rejected sync track saved me in a big brief

Sync Gems ·

2025/03/06

Download my free 11 gems pdf:https://www.roymatz.com/gemspdf

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45:00

Things you must understand before pitching for sync...

Sync Gems ·

2025/02/27

Katy Mac, founder of Dawn Patrol, shares invaluable insights from her extensive career spanning multiple facets of the music licensing world. As someone who has transitioned from musician to music supervisor to catalog owner, Katy provides a unique 360-degree perspective on how artists can successfully navigate the complex ecosystem of sync licensing.Katy’s community: https://www.58facets.net/about Katy’s agency: https://www.dawnpatrolmusic.com Get your free 11 gems

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53:15

you will never succeed in sync unless you ask...

Sync Gems ·

2025/02/14

Today we sit down with Scott Reinwand, the VP of production at Warner Chappell Production Music. He opens up about his journey from recording on a 4-track Portastudio to overseeing 60-80 albums a year. Scott shares some real gems about ego in the music industry, the power of genuine collaboration, and why success often comes from unexpected directions. Beyond his Warner Chappell role, we dive into his experience teaching film scoring at BYU, his approach to working with composers, and how letting go

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09:24

Changing directions in sync and why I do it

Sync Gems ·

2025/02/08

Get the free 11 gems pdf here:https://www.roymatz.com/gemspdf

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09:52

Changing Directions In Sync and why I do it

Sync Gems ·

2025/02/07

In this episode I will be talking about changing directions.Let me know if you enjoy this one Get your 11 gems for a successful sync career FREE pdf here: https://www.roymatz.com/gemspdf

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01:15:47

Creating your sonic footprint in Sync & making every...

Sync Gems ·

2025/01/31

In this milestone 100th episode, music producer and sync licensing expert Josh Williams shares his journey and insights on balancing creative work with business in the music industry. Josh discusses his successful Shades of Sync event, his approach to music production, and how he manages his thriving community while staying active as a composer. The conversation dives into practical tips about time management, collaboration strategies, and maintaining authenticity in an AI-driven world. Josh also

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01:17:32

Understanding Music Licensing Income w/Michael Elsner

Sync Gems ·

2025/01/24

Music industry veteran Michael Elsner shares his remarkable journey from guitar player to successful music licensing professional, revealing invaluable insights about the sync licensing business. Starting in Woodstock, NY, Elsner's path led him through Nashville's studio scene to Los Angeles, where he discovered the lucrative world of music licensing. His experience spans from American Idol to international touring, highlighting how diversification in the music industry can lead to sustainable

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13:50

My Sync Licensing Career Wins & Losses from last year...

Sync Gems ·

2025/01/16

In this episode I tell you all about my wins and losses from 2024. I dive deep and talk about the amazing vision I see for "sync gems" in years to come

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57:03

How Meeting People Can 10x Your Sync Career w Ryan...

Sync Gems ·

2025/01/10

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan, a multi-talented musician and sound designer, to explore his unique journey from being a drummer in rock and funk bands to electronic music production, sound design, and creative direction. Ryan shares invaluable insights for musicians, composers, and creatives looking to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the music industry.We talk about the power of in person communications, being personable and easy to communicate with, persevering, having proper

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01:10:24

Sync, money and everything in between w/ Brianna Shelko

Sync Gems ·

2025/01/03

On this episode we talk to Brianna Shelko about making money in the sync biz. We talk about selling masters, the state of upfront fees, and her move from the world of social media marketing back into music (which she has been pursuing since the age of 8)We get into depth about her story of starting “Level up music Productions”. making it as a musician, and Brianna Shares vulnerably about some of her low moments she had to navigate through in the last decade. About Brianna: Brianna Shelko stands

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33:23

How to Actually Connect With Music Supervisors w/...

Sync Gems ·

2024/12/20

On this episode we talk about how to actually make long lasting connections with key people in the industry. Eddie breaks down his story of many rejections until starting to build his amazing company “music of the sea”. We get into how to actually understand who to send music to, and how to approach them, we also get into the importance of real life connections with these people and Eddie has taken a very interesting and practical approach to connect to these key people.Eddie has worked on

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01:23:20

Big Paydays In Sync- Talking Shop with Evil Genius

Sync Gems ·

2024/12/14

From Emmys, ads, theme songs, tens of thousands of placements- you name it and these guys have done it.Eddie Wohl, Tim Edwards and Tim Mosher have decades in the sync world and they don’t hold any information back in this jam packed episode. We talk about what it really takes to have placeable music and to make an actual living from sync, and there are some hard truths there. We also talk about market research, the importance of realizing what you are doing right and the ability to see the bigger

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27:29

How I got to 150 placements a month (at least)

Sync Gems ·

2024/12/05

In this episode I talk about the process I’ve been through and the way I’ve become way better at understanding who to work with, what strategies to put in place, and how most of my placements are from tracks from the last year.This podcast is a reflection at my journey but will hopefully give you little sync nuggets to go get it yourselves Want my 11 gems free pdf?? https://www.roymatz.com/gemspdf Want to get coached by me? https://www.roymatz.com/work

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39:52

The Things You Didn’t Know About Music Supervision w/...

Sync Gems ·

2024/11/28

On this episode we get deep into what it means to be a music supervisor, what a sync agent’s relationship looks like with supervisors and musicians. We also go into the little things and painful truths that no one wants to tell you about music supervisor’s ability to place your music, and many more subjects.Want me to coach you in your sync journey? https://www.roymatz.com/work

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01:41:27

The Journey To Megatrax, Doing What It Takes & Making...

Sync Gems ·

2024/11/21

On this podcast we talk about a wide arrange of subjects. From steady music income, the commonalities between organized crime and the music industry. We also talk about Derek’s rise to being in the top of one of the biggest independent sync labels in the world (Megatrax). We also dive in to working in an Indie label, and the advantage of an Indie label vs a bigger label and more.

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23:28

What To Do When Things Don't Seem To Go Your Way

Sync Gems ·

2024/11/08

On this episode I talk about my latest experience with feeling down, moody, doubtful about myself, and feeling unworthy.I had a rough few months of moments where I thought maybe I should stop doing this music thing, and to tell you that i'm completely out of these grounds would be a lie, but my situation has improved significantly because I was able to follow a few principles which I share in this episode Hope you Enjoy

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53:56

How APM’s Marketing Director Uses Your Music To Tell...

Sync Gems ·

2024/10/31

In today's episode, we talk to APM's music marketing director, Sarah Scarlata, about music and its ability to enhance stories in ads, TV, and movies. We dive into how APM has positioned itself so that major artists like Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Chance the Rapper, LL Cool J, Dr. Dre, and many others sample their music. We also discuss the importance of asking curious questions to gather the information we need to thrive in the music industry. Sarah shares a wealth of resources and conferences you can

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55:37

How having a team can skyrocket your sync career w/...

Sync Gems ·

2024/10/24

Itamar Carmel is a part of the amazing group of composers named Arb4. They have worked with the likes of riot games, Call of duty, marvel, paramount, valorant and way more.In this interview we get into the importance of teamwork in sync, we talk about playing big, the importance of mentorship and we get into how to see trends and be of service to the people you want to work with. This interview was absolutely brilliant Connect with Itamar: IG @itamarcarmel LinkedIn:

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