52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast

In this episode, Dave and Jeff explore whether there's still money to be made in sync in 2026, comparing royalties from network sports, cable TV, streaming, and advertising while discussing upfront fees, building a profitable music catalog, and the long-term strategies composers need to succeed. Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/Ab8S42hDozo Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues a...

In this episode, production music composer and 52 Cues community mentor Mary Shaw shares what she learned during five months at Michael Whittaker's Scorecraft Academy, including which production music skills translate to film scoring, which habits she had to unlearn, and how the experience changed her approach to writing music. http://scorecraftacademy.com Michael Whittaker's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@whittymusic Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the profe...

In this special live episode of the 52 Cues Podcast, I’m reviewing cues submitted by members of the 52 Cues community and giving real-time feedback on what’s working, what could be stronger, and how each cue might be made more useful for production and library music. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bt7jBky7AQo Get feedback on your own cues! https://52cues.com/coaching Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music a...

In this episode, Dave reviews a production music cue from composer and bassist Elysa Tancheff, breaking down what he listens for in arrangement, energy, edit points, mix, and library usability. If you'd like feedback on your own cues, head over to https://52cues.com/coaching! Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard. Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues! Join the 52 Cues Co...

In this episode, Dave and 52 Cues community mentor Jeff LaPlante unpack the unwritten rules of production music, from pitching and follow-up etiquette to rejection, deadlines, contracts, collaborations, and deliverables. Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard. Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues! Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com It's free to post y...