How do I get sync licensing deals for my music?
Q&A
Feb 2, 2026
Getting sync licensing deals requires uploading your music to sync platforms like Musicbed, Artlist, or Disco, building relationships with music supervisors through direct outreach, and ensuring your tracks are properly cleared with instrumental stems ready to send. I've found that success comes from creating at least 50 to 100 high-quality tracks across different moods and tempos, because music supervisors need options and catalog depth increases your chances of placement. Most placements happen when your music fits a specific brief, so I organize my catalog by mood, energy level, and genre to make it easy for supervisors to find what they need.
Learning to produce sync-ready tracks and navigate the licensing industry is exactly what we cover at Futureproof Music School, where live mentor sessions and Kadence (Futureproof's AI music coach) help you develop both the production skills and business knowledge to land placements. You can start with a free trial to see how our approach gets you from bedroom producer to earning real sync income.
What's the best way to pitch my music directly to music supervisors?
I recommend building a targeted list of music supervisors who work on projects that match your genre, then sending personalized emails with a single track link and a one-sentence description of how it fits their current shows. Skip mass emails—personalization is what gets responses.
Should I register with a PRO before getting sync placements?
I always tell producers to register with a PRO like ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC before pitching for syncs because you'll need it to collect performance royalties when your music airs. It's free to join and takes about 10 minutes.
Do I need an exclusive publishing deal to land sync opportunities?
I've found that staying non-exclusive gives you way more flexibility—you can pitch through multiple libraries, work with Futureproof Music School's sync opportunities, and keep 100% of your publishing. Exclusive deals only make sense if they're guaranteeing significant placements upfront.
Founder of Futureproof Music School with 20+ years in music technology and education. John combines technical expertise with a passion for empowering the next generation of producers.