Sync Gems

ep20 From Jay Z to Sync: Carving your own path in music w/ Sean Carter

On this episode I talk to Sean Carter, he is an In house Audio Engineer, Music Composer, Music Supervisor, Sound Editor, & Mixer for The Washington Post, He is also a sound designer & lyricist with a very unique upbringing and inspiration.
Sean has pivoted so much in his career and is really an inspiration for doing things differently. He will inspire you to carve your own path and tap into your inner compass
 
Michael Maas's Sync Business Course
https://roymatz.krtra.com/t/L5dApnHbtDlF
 
Connect with Sean
IG: @undaworld
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seancarterdesign/

ep19 From Cruise Ships To The Matrix w/ Tom Gire

In this podcast episode, Brand X founder Tom Gire shares his inspiring journey of making a lifelong living from his music, starting from playing on cruise ships to making trailer tracks for successful campaigns like The Matrix, Harry Potter & The Last Samurai. He talks about his experiences working with Hans Zimmer and the hard lessons he learned while striving as a freelancer. Tom also shares his advice on setting realistic expectations, compartmentalizing the most important things, and avoiding perfectionism. He emphasizes the importance of collaborations and sharing information, highlighting the fact that the only bad relationship you have is the one you didn't make. If you're an aspiring musician or freelancer, this episode is a must-listen!
 
Get 30% off Michael Maas's SYNC MUSIC BUSINESS Course (Coupon Code SYNCGEMS30)
https://roymatz.krtra.com/t/7R1Cl8hft4oQ
 
Contact Tom:
https://brandxmusic.net
https://www.facebook.com/tunaman68

Ep18 From $4 To 6 Figure Royalty Checks: with Michael Maas

In this episode, Michael shares his incredible story of rising to huge success relatively quickly after coming back to music. He talks about his journey from leaving music completely for 5 years, to transitioning from his day job as a train conductor to a full-time composer, and eventually becoming a multi-company owner.
One of the key takeaways from Michael's story is knowing what to say yes and what to say no to. He shares his insights on how to make the right decisions that will help you grow your career and achieve your goals. He also emphasizes the importance of marketing yourself as a composer, explaining why there's a huge market for composers and how you can tap into it.
 
Timestamps:
 
3:30 Michael’s story- being in a boy band, Stopping his music career,  making 6 figures from epic pop trailers
 
26:40 Saying Yes and saying NO
 
31:30 Royalties, sample libraries & business then vs now
 
42:45 Communication with industry people, Why marketing yourself is a must
 
56:00 Delegating, Investing, re investing, having a team
 
1:06:40 Michael’s Course
 
 
Connect with Michael:
 
https://linktr.ee/michaelmaas
 
Get 30% off Michael’s Course [Cupon code SYNCGEMS30]
https://roymatz.krtra.com/t/7R1Cl8hft4oQ
 
if you have any questions hit him up via email:
info@michaelmusic.de

Why So Many Composers Are Not Where They Want To Be

In this podcast I offer my perspective about why there are so many creatives who are complaining about not having the success they deserve, why they are not getting placements, why music is hard, and why life is hard
I will also offer solutions to get over these. These solutions worked for me, and for people I know and appreciate deeply
 
Let me know what you think about this episode via:
LinkedIn or
IG
@roymatz
@syncgems

Ep 15 How To Achieve Success In Composition, Sound Design & Life- with David Yousefi

In this episode you'll discover the importance of perseverance. With hundreds of placements in trailers, TV, games, and ads, David shares his wealth of knowledge on finding the right people to work with, building a supportive community, and practical strategies for success in the sync business. David also shares what not to do when reaching out to others, and provides tips on how to avoid burnout in a fast-paced industry. Plus, he reveals a big hack for working with a low budget and achieving success despite the challenges.
 
Timestamps:
 
3:45 David’s Journey To Greateness 
 
10:45 How David stuck out in the beginning
 
13:44 Sound Design projects, what does it look like?
 
17:10 Why you should set boundaries when working with publishers
 
21:10 The power of saying no
 
24:08 Community & the importance of connections
 
29:15 Researching Sync Companies
 
33:44 Releasing & letting go
 
35:00 David’s Routine
 
37:50 Routines and their power
 
42:30 David’s magic 3 
 
 
contact David
https://www.doscomp.com
 
 
Essentialism (Book we discuss)
https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382
 
Follow us on socials
IG: @syncgems
@roymatz

Ep 14 Efficiency Meets Creativity: The Art of Custom Music with Jake Dijak

Get ready to dive into the world of custom music and learn from one of the best in the business! This week on Sync Gems, we welcome Jake Dijak, a seasoned composer, sound designer and producer with music placements in movies like "Venom," "The Desperate Hour," and on platforms like Apple TV and "The Beauty and the Geek."
Whether you're a composer, producer, or simply interested in the music industry, this episode is not to be missed. Tune in now to hear Jake's expert insights and get inspired to take your custom music game to the next level.
 
 
03:00 Jake’s story
 
10:24 Custom Work vs Album Work
 
11:56 Trailerizing tracks
 
16:48 The power of Teamwork & Community
 
19:04 Why you have to be organized
 
21:48 Red Flags and how to choose labels to work with
 
26:37 The power of saving time
 
30:00 Creating different ways to create and make a living out of music
 
35:30 Last piece of advice
 
 
 
Get a 10% discount on all Jake’s sample packs using code SYNCGEMS10 at checkout
https://www.astssounds.com/?fbclid=IwAR3p4561dZq1j_8Sr2ZOff7QTGT145YxhD4e4MwNTpBGAavpDOdERWHIXAQ
 
Jake’s site
https://www.jakedijak.com

Ep 13 From Marine to Music Mogul: Brian Mckinney’s Crazy Journey to Success in the Licensing Industry

On todays podcast, Brian shares his story of transitioning from the Marine Corps to starting his own record labels. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, resources, and being one's own boss. He also provides an inside perspective on the differences between the trailer and TV spaces and how PR has changed. He talks about his winning principles, shares his own "almosts" and mistakes, and shares what success means to him. He also encourages people to pursue their passions and leave a lasting legacy. Throughout the podcast, Brian also provides insights into his own personal style
 
3:44 Brian’s Story- From the marine corps to starting record labels
 
17:14 Being his own boss
 
18:38 Mentorship, resources and it’s importance
 
21:36 The trailer space vs. the TV space- inside perspective
 
25:06 PR and what it used to look like
 
30:18 Winning Principles
 
37:07 Brian’s big ‘Almost’s & mistakes
 
43:02 what is success to Brian
 
49:05 Doing what you are passionate about
 
52:45 Leaving a legacy
 
55:35 Brians style
 
Contact Brian
https://www.brashtracks.com

Ep 12 Creating Long Term Relationships In Sync with Brandon Simmons

Today we have a successful composer in the Ad & TV space (placements in ABC, FOX, BET and more), and family person talk about Creating long term relationships, Analyzing music that is being used, productivity hacks and being efficient & able to do the reps as a family guy
I’ve had so much fun making this podcast, hope you will too
 
1:00 Brandon Simmons
 
5:50 How Brandon got his tracks placed
 
7:41 Analyzing music for sync
 
13:30 current trends
 
19:07 Btandon’s Production Style (three words)
 
21:00 Mistakes Brandon made
 
23:08 Relationships and their value
 
34:23 Being a family guy and being creative
 
41:33 What Brandon would do if he started from scratch with $500 and a computer
 

Ep 11 Creativity, Inspiration & Success with Phil Lober

Today we talk about artistry, about intrinsic vs extrinsic motivations and more with a guy that has started scoring for films at the age of 16, 
After a long time of trying he has created amazing success having his music placed in The Avengers, Aqua Man, Venom, and hundreds of commercials around the globe.
 
We talk about Intrinsic motivations vs extrinsic motivations, we talk about mistakes people make in the sync business and how you can really dive in and explore your uniqueness as a solo artist as well as a sync composer. Phil has had some amazing success in his solo career and talks about it in the podcast as well.
 
3:20 Phil’s story
 
11:04 Starting his artist journey, inspiration, collaboration
 
17:30 Sync & Artistry 
 
19:00 Exploring artistry as a sync musician
 
22:30 Is the sync industry oversaturated?
 
23:55 why you shouldn’t be too emotional
 
28:50 Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivations
 
35:15 What is success?
 
41:15 Routines
 
49:29 Making your music interesting
 
57:30 What’s next for Phil
 
 
Check Phil out
https://www.facebook.com/phillipalober
https://www.youtube.com/@phillober1632

Ep 10 Pitching To Disney- What It Actually Takes To Build A Publishing Company In 2023 with Max Elefant

On today's episode we take a peak behind the curtain of an up and coming publisher that has seen quite a lot of success. We talk publishing, we talk hustling, networking, doing the reps and trusting in your path to success in sync and in general
Max Elefant is the CEO of Maximus Music Group (MMG), a publishing company that has had placements on HBO, Nickelodeon, Hulu, Disney and more. His hustle mentality is undeniable and he really opens up about what it takes, he speaks about his dream as a songwriter and his relationship with people and god.
Let me know if you enjoy this one
 
Topics we cover:
 
03:20 Max’s story- from songwriting to starting a publishing company
 
11:32 leaving the ego in check, moving from the spotlight, 
 
14:46 Becoming a publisher and what it takes to get briefs
 
18:18 Why Being Crazy is important
 
20:46 Hunger, Hustle, Motivation
 
22:50 How do you reach out specific companies
 
26:24 Creating a brand as a publishing company
 
29:15  Thinking the sync industry would be easy
 
34:32 Max’s vision for himself as a songwriter and for his company
 
37:50 Being Calculated in the music space
 
40:33 Parting Piece of advice
 
 
Say hi to max:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-elefant-0bba1398/
https://www.maximusmusicgroup.com