Services
Music Supervision
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Music supervision is the process of curating, licensing, and placing music in visual media such as film, television, advertising, video games, and digital content. It involves both creative and legal work to ensure the right music enhances the story, tone, and emotional impact of the project.
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Creative Guidance
Suggesting songs or working with composers and recording artists to create original music that fits a scene or brand.Licensing & Rights Clearance
Securing the legal rights to use music, including negotiating fees and contracts.Budget Management
Balancing music choices within a project’s financial constraints.Coordination
Working with directors, editors, composers, and music publishers to make sure everything is delivered on time and legally sound.
Clearance
& Sync Licensing
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Clearance and sync licensing is the process of obtaining legal permission to use a piece of music in visual media, like film, TV, ads, or video games. "Sync" (short for synchronization) refers to aligning music with moving images. Clearance ensures that all the rights (typically both the composition and the recording) are legally secured before the music is used.
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Music Rights Research
Identifying who owns the publishing and master rights to a track.Rights Negotiation
Communicating with rights holders to obtain usage terms and pricing.License Procurement
Drafting & securing sync licenses for legal use.Clearance Tracking
Keeping records of all music rights and agreements for future audits.
Coordination / Assistance
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A music coordinator (sometimes called a music supervision assistant) supports music supervisors by handling the organizational, administrative, and logistical aspects of music placement in film, TV, advertising, and other media projects so that the supervisor can focus on the creative aspect of the work.
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Music Cue Sheet Preparation
Essential for correct royalty distributions and reporting.Metadata & Asset Management
Tracking song files, versions, lyrics, and credits.
Communication Liaison
Maintaining clear communication between the music supervisor, production team, rights holders, and labels.License Tracking & Paperwork Support
Scheduling and Calendar Management
Support for Budgeting & Invoice Processing
Music Curation
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A music curator selects and organizes music to shape a specific mood, theme, or identity for a brand, event, space, or platform. Their role is less about legal rights and more about crafting the perfect listening experience, whether for a playlist, physical environment, or media brand.
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Custom Playlist Creation
Useful for aligning music and sounds with client goals, themes, or target audiences for brands, events, venues, or products.Brand Sound Identity
Defines a brand’s voice through music.Collaboration with DJs, Musicians, and Content Teams