Hosted by Music Supervisor & Sync Agent, Jody Friedman, alongside Composer/Producer, Michael Elsner. With over 30 years combined experience in Music Licensing, and 10,000+ placements including theme songs, blockbuster movie trailers, globally recognized brands, and more, our mission is to educate and inspire composers, songwriters, producers, and artists and to give them the necessary knowledge, and access on how to get licensed to Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
At Elite Music Coaching, we meet you where you are on your Sync Success Path so we can help you succeed.
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Why I Reject 95% of the Music I Hear (And It's Not What You Think
Jody Friedman rejects 95% of the music that crosses his desk, and most of it is actually really good. In this episode, he breaks down the real reasons music gets passed on, and why it almost never comes down to talent or production quality. He covers usability, professionalism, and why every submission is really an audition for a long term relationship rather than a single placement.
If you want to know exactly how to get your songs into films, TV shows and ads, he shares his entire 4 step Sync Placement Formula at EliteMusicCoaching.com.
29 Sept 2026
Why I Pay Some Musicians 10x More For The Same Work
Jody Friedman breaks down why two musicians with equally strong tracks can walk away with dramatically different paydays, and why the gap has almost nothing to do with talent. She covers what separates a $3,000 placement from a $30,000 one, and what it takes to become the kind of musician who gets offered the biggest budgets first. If you want to know exactly how to get your songs into films, TV shows and ads, she shares her entire 4 step Sync Placement Formula at EliteMusicCoaching.com.
25 Aug 2026
Why I Choose Unknown Musicians Over Famous Ones
Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Why I Avoid Famous Musicians (And Choose Unknown Talent Instead) Description: Jody Friedman has turned down Grammy winners to work with musicians nobody has heard of yet. In this episode, she breaks down why fame often creates more delays and complications than it's worth, and why hunger, gratitude, and flexibility matter more than a big name when it comes to sync placements. She walks through real differences in how unknown and established artists respond to opportunities, handle creative changes, and treat the relationship long term.
If you want to know exactly how to get your songs into films, TV shows and ads, she shares her entire 4 step Sync Placement Formula at EliteMusicCoaching.com.
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