chartless with Melissa Mulligan
chartless with Melissa Mulligan
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chartless is the pod for musicians in uncharted territory. So, basically, all of us here and now!I'm your host, Melissa Mulligan, recording industry voice and artist development coach. I'll bring you solo episodes as well as heartfelt conversations with today's most innovative music makers. We're going to go deep into the truth of what it means to cultivate a sustainable and fulfilling career while being artistic, weird and authentic. I'd love for you to keep in touch! Please follow for updates, and reach out to me here: http://mastermindroad.com
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The podcast explores themes of artistic authenticity, career sustainability, and personal growth in the music industry. Episodes touch on topics like navigating competition, embracing individuality, and the creative process, with specific features like Eliza Pryor sharing her experiences on reality television and her transition to a unique musical style.
chartless is the pod for musicians in uncharted territory. So, basically, all of us here and now!
I’m your host, Melissa Mulligan, recording industry voice and artist development coach. I’ll bring you solo episodes as well as heartfelt conversations with today’s most innovative music makers. We’re going to go deep into the truth of what it means to cultivate a sustainable and fulfilling career while being artistic, weird and authentic.
I’d love for you to keep in touch! Please follow for updates, and reach out to me here:
http://mastermindroad.com
Today, I’m joined by Chris SD, one of the most clear-headed voices in sync licensing today. Chris has helped songwriters and producers place music in major film and TV projects, including recent placements in the Oscar-winning film Anora! His work focuses on getting songs in front of A-list music supervisors in ways that are ethical, strategic, and grounded in how the industry actually functions.
BONUS for those listening right now! You can meet with me, Chris, and a panel of music supervisors on Sunday, January 11th. Join more than 10,000 songwriters and composers for the largest sync licensing conversation in our industry. I’m so excited to invite you to this: [register here]
In this episode:
We talk about what music supervisors are really listening for, and why so many common beliefs about sync licensing are simply untrue. Chris breaks down myths like needing a massive catalog of hundreds or thousands of songs, or having to write music for sync rather than making honest, well-crafted work. He explains what tends to matter far more, and where songwriters often overcomplicate things.
We also dig into the legal side of sync, including copyright, ownership, and what artists should understand before their music is ever pitched. And yes, we go there, Chris answers the question that’s sitting in the back of a lot of people’s minds right now: what about AI?
If sync licensing has ever felt confusing, intimidating, or wrapped in misinformation, this episode will change everything for you.
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