Masterclass / Music Supervision & Sync Advanced: From Brief to Placement
August 11 @ 14:00 - September 8 @ 18:00
€22,00
Expert: Sarah Rimkus
Music Supervisor, Consultant, Senior Sync Manager at Concord Music Publishing, Liaison between Artists and Clients
You already know the basics of music supervision and sync licensing — but what happens once a project lands on your desk?
In this advanced workshop, Sarah Rimkus takes you through the real-world workflow of a Music Supervisor, from interpreting a client brief and searching for the right music to handling rights clearance, negotiations, and final placements.
Through practical exercises, case studies, and behind-the-scenes insights from real projects, participants will learn how music is selected, pitched, licensed, and ultimately placed in film, advertising, branded content, and other media.
This workshop is ideal for composers, producers, musicians, songwriters, sound designers, publishers, and sync professionals who already have a basic understanding of the sync business and want to gain deeper insight into the creative, strategic, and commercial aspects of music supervision.
Participants are encouraged to actively contribute, discuss real-world scenarios, and share their own experiences and questions throughout the session.
Module 1 – Sync Fundamentals Refresh
A short recap of the key concepts from the introductory workshop to make sure everyone starts from the same baseline.
- The sync ecosystem and key stakeholders
- Sync & Licensing basics
- Common terminology and workflow overview
Module 2 – Understanding the Brief
Learn how to interpret creative briefs and identify what clients are really looking for.
- Reading between the lines
- Asking the right questions
- Identifying creative and commercial requirements
- Common briefing mistakes
Module 3 – From Brief to Music Selection
Experience the music search process from a Music Supervisor’s perspective.
- Search strategies
- Evaluating tracks for sync
- Matching music to creative concepts
- Presenting music to clients
Module 4 – Rights, Clearance & Licensing
Understand the legal and administrative side of sync placements.
- Copyright ownership
- Publishing and master rights
- Clearance process
- Common licensing challenges and red flags
Module 5 – Budgets, Fees & Negotiations
Get insight into how sync deals are structured and negotiated.
- Key pricing factors
- Budget considerations
- Negotiation strategies
- Managing client expectations
Module 6 – From Pitch to Placement
A behind-the-scenes look at how successful placements actually happen.
- Why tracks get selected (or rejected)
- Client feedback and revision rounds
- Best practices for communication and delivery
- Lessons learned from real projects
Final Q&A and open discussion.
