Sync Licensing Minute

Carter Fox Best Selling books: Music Business Books for Independent Artists | Soulful Traveler – Soulful Traveler ApparelCarter Fox consulting: About | Carter Fox ConsultingCarter Fox Music: https://www.carterfoxmusic.com/Carter Fox—playfully known as the Soulful Traveling Spaceman Bassman—is a versatile bassist, multi-instrumentalist,songwriter, producer, and 6x Amazon Bestselling Author hailing from Philadelphia, PA. Since beginning his creativejourney at just 15, Carter has built an impressive and multifaceted career spanning music performance, production, and education.As a sought-after session and touring musician, Carter has worked with R&B legends Freddie Jackson and Regina Belle, collaborated with Grammy Award winners like Pablo Batista, David Ivory, and Leon Huff, and created with rising artists such as OddKidOut, Ori Rose, Zach Matari, JUTAUN, and many others across genres, and played in films. His solo works—released independently and via international labels like Biblioteka Records, The Acrylic Label, and Chill Moon Music—have earned millions of streams and cultivated a worldwide fanbase.Sync Background: • Performing on the score for the Lionsgate film Running On Empty (2024), starring Jim Gaffigan and Lucy Hale• Performing with JUTAUN, whose music has been placed with Discovery, Fox Sports, and Netflix• Having my own music featured in digital advertising campaigns (primarily Meta) for various brands• Scoring an independent film (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7963873/) and contributing music to several indie games and media projects• Working on the music publishing side, helping artists protect their work and navigate licensing and sync opportunities

On this episode I speak with Mary Haller about being a songwriter in Sync. Mary is not an artist but has been killing it in the world of Sync these past couple of years after being a writer in Nashville for over a decade. You will get a ton of valuable insight from Mary's experience!http://maryhaller.com/index.htmlAfter a successful decade as a songwriter in the commercial country market, Mary Haller shifted her focus to film and TV licensing and has thrown herself into it with joy and passion.Now writing primarily in pop genres, Haller’s songs have had sync placements in television and film. Her songs are being represented by respected sync agents.Haller loves solo-writing, top-lining and collaborating with up-and-coming indie artists. She enjoys the challenge of writing to briefs and the opportunity to be of service to those in the music, film/TV and advertising industries.

Kimberly Korn has been killing in it the world of Sync. She entered this space only 2 years ago after a haitis from music for a career in physcology and raising 4 kids. Prior to that she was a singer, dancer, performer & playwrite (Still is). She is wracking up the placements and has learned to producer her own songs. Listen to the episode as she gives her adive to anyone wanting to get in this space! For more information about Kimberly: Kimberly Korn https://www.instagram.com/kimberlykornmusic/Want to consult with me about music licensing? Go to: Sync Licensing Minute for consult info and a free sync success checklist with an agency starter list!

Sign up for the Get Signed in Sync Conference: https://www.2indie.com/a/2148244670/czLeJJ8sGet $50 bucks off by using code: MICHELLE Sonnet Simmons is an Indie artist with music in Coca Cola, Volkswagen, GoDaddy, Reebok, Nike, T-Mobile, Starbucks and shows like Younger, Riverdale, and Katy Keene… She garnered the love of America as a top contestant on ABC’s Rising Star. She also runs Sync Society, a group that meets agencies each month and write music for their briefs. She also runs a virtual conference called Get Signed in Sync. In this podcast we talk to Sonnet about her career, her advice to getting into Sync and about the upcoming conference on March 26th Sign up for the Get Signed in Sync Conference: ⁠https://www.2indie.com/a/2148244670/czLeJJ8s⁠Get $50 bucks off by using code: ⁠MICHELLE⁠Unsure of where to go in your Sync Licensing Journey? Book a consult with me!: Consult infoI would love to help you!

SyncSpotlight conference info and registration link: ⁠https://www.eventbrite.com/e/syncspotlight-2026-north-atlanta-tickets-1320281169519⁠Skool Community: ⁠SyncRadarAbout SteeleSync:SteeleSync was created to give those deserving indie acts a chance for added exposure and an increased budget to help blossom their careers.  We have always had a passion for finding those diamonds in the rough.  There are so many talented and hardworking indie artists out there.  It’s a shame that only a small chosen few actually receive the exposure they deserve.Unlike some other companies out there SteeleSync works non-exclusively so we don’t limit the other opportunities that might be out there for our acts.  Not just that but our percentage are just a fraction compared to other related companies.Many artists are in the dark when it comes to music licensing and just don’t realize the amount of potential their catalog might hold.  We feel it’s our duty to help educate our clients.Many artists are in the dark when it comes to music licensing and just don’t realize the amount of potential their catalog might hold.  We feel it’s our duty to help educate our clients.  We have articles, tips and interviews located at our blog https://steelesync.com/blog/ and on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SteeleSync/ .  Sharing the knowledge helps strengthen our relationships and may even help open up more doors in the future once applying what we have learned to our own craft.