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SOsync is a music supervision and music licensing company based in Nashville. Owner Shantell Ogden has a deep passion for music and storytelling, Shantell Ogden has contributed her expertise as a Music Supervisor, Music Licensing Agent, and songwriter to 30 films and TV shows since 2011. In addition, Shantell is the writer and executive producer of Music City Mistletoe, a holiday romance movie about a songwriter in Nashville released in 2025 on Up Faith and Family, Apple TV, Amazon and others. For information about her artist career: shantellogden.com and for information about SOsync or to book a consult/song review go to: so-sync.com

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.html After 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/czLeJJ8s Get $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/czLeJJ8s⁠ Get $50 bucks off by using code: ⁠MICHELLE⁠ Unsure 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-1320281169519⁠ Skool Community: ⁠SyncRadar About 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.

Marcus Manderson (AKA “Da Fingaz”) is an accomplished musician, music producer, composer and audio engineer. Crafting music on a daily basis using a number of tools he has at hand, Marcus works to create inspiring musical journeys, continuing to serve his passion for music. Layered with his background as a church musician, his musical influences from his home state of Virginia (including Timbaland, Pharrell/Neptunes, Bink, Nottz, and Teddy Riley). He was also influenced by his parents as his mother always played Gospel music and his father, being Jamaican, always played reggae music. Marcus can easily adapt and create music across various genres. Through social media, Marcus strives to share his music with millions of people and to inspire them with his music.  He has music in a multitude of TV shows and Film. from Netflix to Disney. For more information about Marcus and to connect with him go to: ⁠⁠https://dafingaz.com/services⁠⁠ To join his newsletter and get free sync bonuses go to ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/dSMVaDz2rUvDY2Pi8⁠⁠ For more information about my Sync Licensing Consulting services, bonuses and more go to: ⁠⁠Sync Licensing Minute⁠⁠

Marcus Manderson (AKA “Da Fingaz”) is an accomplished musician, music producer, composer and audio engineer. Crafting music on a daily basis using a number of tools he has at hand, Marcus works to create inspiring musical journeys, continuing to serve his passion for music. Layered with his background as a church musician, his musical influences from his home state of Virginia (including Timbaland, Pharrell/Neptunes, Bink, Nottz, and Teddy Riley). He was also influenced by his parents as his mother always played Gospel music and his father, being Jamaican, always played reggae music. Marcus can easily adapt and create music across various genres. Through social media, Marcus strives to share his music with millions of people and to inspire them with his music.  He has music in a multitude of TV shows and Film. from Netflix to Disney. For more information about Marcus and to connect with him go to: ⁠https://dafingaz.com/services⁠ To join his newsletter and get free sync bonuses go to ⁠https://forms.gle/dSMVaDz2rUvDY2Pi8⁠ For more information about my Sync Licensing Consulting services, bonuses and more go to: ⁠Sync Licensing Minute⁠

Marcus Manderson (AKA “Da Fingaz”) is an accomplished musician, music producer, composer and audio engineer. Crafting music on a daily basis using a number of tools he has at hand, Marcus works to create inspiring musical journeys, continuing to serve his passion for music. Layered with his background as a church musician, his musical influences from his home state of Virginia (including Timbaland, Pharrell/Neptunes, Bink, Nottz, and Teddy Riley). He was also influenced by his parents as his mother always played Gospel music and his father, being Jamaican, always played reggae music. Marcus can easily adapt and create music across various genres. Through social media, Marcus strives to share his music with millions of people and to inspire them with his music.  He has music in a multitude of TV shows and Film. from Netflix to Disney. For more information about Marcus and to connect with him go to: https://dafingaz.com/services To join his newsletter and get free sync bonuses go to https://forms.gle/dSMVaDz2rUvDY2Pi8 For more information about my Sync Licensing Consulting services, bonuses and more go to: Sync Licensing Minute

Welcome to Season 3 episode 1 of Sync Licensing Minute. Today I am answering some questions that came into my Facebook page. Stay tuned for this season as I will have more interviews, discussions and info on Sync as well as how AI is affecting music in Film & TV. Click Here for the: 5 Steps to Sync Success Guide & Agency Starter List Visit www.michellelockey.com for more

In today's episode I am giving a brief wrap up for the season and some resources for you to leap forward in your Sync Strategy: 1:1 Consult: You get an action plan, song reviews and personalized strategy! 20% off a one hour consult with code SYNC20: Sync Licensing Minute Join Disco for your catalog management: https://disco.ac/signup?b=1065&u=14248

If you are interested in a Sync Strategy Consult, or help with your Sync Licensing Journey- contact me at [email protected] or go to Sync Licensing Community Sign Up to get your free 10 steps to Sync Success download. In this episode I speak with David Elliot Johnson of GearKids WifeHouse & Your Creative Truth about Sync Licensing & being your authentic self. David lives in Asheville, NC and Asheville is still in need of our help after the devastating Hurricane. Please consider donating to ⁠Beloved Asheville⁠ to help this wonderful community rebuild. David’s reputation both as a world-renowned drummer supporting the biggest names in rock, pop, country, and jazz and as a Multi-Platinum award-winning, Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer, is second to none. With his deep knowledge and understanding of the industry, his creative successes have rewarded him with a global audience reach of nearly 1.4 billion. He believes above all that artists should be treated fairly and should always reap the rewards of their creativity.    David founded GearKids WifeHouse out of a desire to maximize the potential of his catalog on his own terms. After years of self-administered Top 5 and #1 hits in a variety of countries, he recently opened up the offering of services to his most prolific and inspiring creative friends. Much like his own, their catalogs are filled with honest, emotional, and authentic works. These traits are what define us.    For the past 20 years, David has been placing and licensing his works beyond the capacity of his catalog representatives. He feels it is time to take his musical offerings back into his own hands. GearKids WifeHouse is a collective of genuine industry leaders helping the community to prosper and continue in its confident growth.

In this episode I speak with David Elliot Johnson of GearKids WifeHouse & Your Creative Truth about Sync Licensing & being your authentic self. David lives in Asheville, NC and Asheville is still in need of our help after the devastating Hurricane. Please consider donating to Beloved Asheville to help this wonderful community rebuild. David’s reputation both as a world-renowned drummer supporting the biggest names in rock, pop, country, and jazz and as a Multi-Platinum award-winning, Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer, is second to none. With his deep knowledge and understanding of the industry, his creative successes have rewarded him with a global audience reach of nearly 1.4 billion. He believes above all that artists should be treated fairly and should always reap the rewards of their creativity.    David founded GearKids out of a desire to maximize the potential of his catalog on his own terms. After years of self-administered Top 5 and #1 hits in a variety of countries, he recently opened up the offering of services to his most prolific and inspiring creative friends. Much like his own, their catalogs are filled with honest, emotional, and authentic works. These traits are what define us.    For the past 20 years, David has been placing and licensing his works beyond the capacity of his catalog representatives. He feels it is time to take his musical offerings back into his own hands. GearKids WifeHouse is a collective of genuine industry leaders helping the community to prosper and continue in its confident growth.  Would you like a consulting session with me? Sign up for one at Licensingsongs.com. Consulting & courses are 50% off Enter code: 50OFF for discount. And for signing up, you get a free download, 10 steps to Sync Success.

Dean Krippaehne ⁠is a veteran songwriter, musician, author, artist and music producer. His music has been heard on hundreds of TV shows, films and new media around the world including: Oprah, Dancing with the Stars, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Scorpion, Duck Dynasty, Parenthood, The Today Show, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Kardashians, Vampire Diaries, Lucky Dog, One Life To Live, T-Mobile, Amazon and Muzak to name a few. He has also earned gold and platinum records as a songwriter and has been recorded by numerous diverse artists such as Stefanie Heinzmann (Universal), Quickie (MCA/Music Blitz), Sarah Burgess (PME, American Idol), Mycle Wastman (The Voice), Sarah Lenore (AGT, Star of Amazon Prime series, "Melody"), and Scott Krippayne (SpringHill). His decades of experience in the music industry, founding both Seattle's Tri-West Recording Studios and All Screen Music as well as co-founding the advertising company Spektrum and partnering in the Tech company NXT CHNL, have made him a sought-after creative advisor. In addition to being the author of the (Amazon #1 Best Seller) books “Demystifying the Cue” and "Demystifying the Genre," as well as "Write, Submit, Forget, Repeat," Dean has had his thoughts etched in such publications as, "Recording Magazine," "Performing Songwriter Magazine" "SheKnows" and "The Loft," and continues to speak, teach, mentor and consult at many music seminars and workshops throughout the world Follow Us: Licensing Songs Academy/Sync Licensing Minute (@licensing_songs_academy) • Instagram photos and videos Michelle Lockey (@michellelockeymusic) • Instagram photos and videos ⁠www.licensingsongs.com⁠ ⁠www.michellelockey.com

Dean Krippaehne is a veteran songwriter, musician, author, artist and music producer. His music has been heard on hundreds of TV shows, films and new media around the world including: Oprah, Dancing with the Stars, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Scorpion, Duck Dynasty, Parenthood, The Today Show, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Kardashians, Vampire Diaries, Lucky Dog, One Life To Live, T-Mobile, Amazon and Muzak to name a few. He has also earned gold and platinum records as a songwriter and has been recorded by numerous diverse artists such as Stefanie Heinzmann (Universal), Quickie (MCA/Music Blitz), Sarah Burgess (PME, American Idol), Mycle Wastman (The Voice), Sarah Lenore (AGT, Star of Amazon Prime series, "Melody"), and Scott Krippayne (SpringHill). His decades of experience in the music industry, founding both Seattle's Tri-West Recording Studios and All Screen Music as well as co-founding the advertising company Spektrum and partnering in the Tech company NXT CHNL, have made him a sought-after creative advisor. In addition to being the author of the (Amazon #1 Best Seller) books “Demystifying the Cue” and "Demystifying the Genre," as well as "Write, Submit, Forget, Repeat," Dean has had his thoughts etched in such publications as, "Recording Magazine," "Performing Songwriter Magazine" "SheKnows" and "The Loft," and continues to speak, teach, mentor and consult at many music seminars and workshops throughout the world www.licensingsongs.com www.michellelockey.com