the sync lab podcast
Welcome to The Sync Lab, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of music licensing for TV, films, and beyond. I'm your host, Aaron Davison, the founder of The Sync Lab, and I, alongside my many different guests, explore strategies, insights, and expert advice to help you get your music synced and make a living doing what you love. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your sync game, you're in the right place.
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Episode 1: #1 Billboard Charting Producer Gary Gray (10.6.24)
Episode 1: #1 Billboard Charting Producer Gary Gray (10.6.24)
Gary and I are excited to announce our new podcast and website, The Sync Lab. In this episode, we discuss our partnership and dive into Gary's journey in music production and licensing, covering:
- A recent project Gary co-produced that hit #1 on Billboard
- The Amazon Super Bowl commercial for which he produced the music
- His evolution from drummer to award-winning producer
- The impact of mentorship from legends like Quincy Jones and Chick Corea
- Tips for knowing when your tracks are "done" and ready to pitch
- How he secured a 12-year gig with Disney/20th Century Fox
- And much more!
Episode 2: The Impact Of AI On The Music Industry (10.14.24)
In the first official Sync Lab podcast, Aaron and Gary speak with a panel of guests, including supervisor Pamela Liptak, filmmaker Matt Deskiewicz and composer David Fogel, about a wide range of topics, with an emphasis on AI and the impact AI is having on the sync licensing industry and music business in general.
Episode 3: How To Produce Vocals For Sync Licensing (10.22.24)
In the latest episode of The Sync Lab, Aaron and Gary discuss:
-The importance of conveying emotion and exaggerating when recording vocals
-Technical aspects like avoiding latency issues
-Setting proper input levels to avoid distortion
-Focusing on timing, tuning, and volume consistency in vocal takes
-Using the LCR (Left-Center-Right) method for layering vocals
-Tips on recording lead and background vocals
Visit https://www.thesynclab.com/ for more about The Sync Lab.
-The importance of conveying emotion and exaggerating when recording vocals
-Technical aspects like avoiding latency issues
-Setting proper input levels to avoid distortion
-Focusing on timing, tuning, and volume consistency in vocal takes
-Using the LCR (Left-Center-Right) method for layering vocals
-Tips on recording lead and background vocals
Visit https://www.thesynclab.com/ for more about The Sync Lab.
Episode 4: A Tribute To Quincy Jones (11.27.24)
In this special episode, my co-host, #1 Billboard Charting Producer, Gary Gray and I, come together to pay tribute to the legendary Quincy Jones, a true pioneer whose influence spans generations. Gary shares heartfelt, personal stories from his time as a friend of Quincy, offering a rare glimpse into the life and wisdom of one of the greatest music icons of all time.
Episode 5: The Mental Game Of Mixing (12.10.24)
In the latest episode of The Sync Lab, Award winning producer Gary Gray discusses what he calls "The Mental Game Of Mixing".
In the latest episode of The Sync Lab, Award winning producer Gary Gray discusses what he calls "The Mental Game Of Mixing".
Episode 5: Making A Full Time Living In Music Licensing with Bryn Evans (7.10.25)
In the latest episode of The Sync Lab, Aaron speaks with Australian based TV/Film composer, Bryn Evans.
Bryn Evans is a songwriter and composer from Ngunnawal country in Australia.
His music has found a home on over 100 television shows, including hit reality series MTV’s Catfish, RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Real Housewives franchise, and Keeping Up with the Kardashians. His compositions have also been featured in major dramas like All American, as well as NBA, NFL, and MLB broadcasts. Beyond television, his work has appeared in short films and podcasts, demonstrating his ability to adapt and thrive in different storytelling mediums.
As a dedicated collaborator, Bryn regularly works with songwriters and composers worldwide. Most recently, he co-wrote a song for the Academy Award, and Palme d’Or, winning film Anora (2025).
In this episode, Aaron and Bryn discuss:
-How to make a full-time living licensing music
-How long it takes to get to a full time income
-How many tracks you need to generate a full time income from music licensing
-Licensing instrumental tracks vs vocal tracks
-Three things you need in order to get started
-Exclusive vs Non-Exclusive contracts
-How to license music in the USA if you live abroad
-Networking Online VS Networking in person
-How to land music in feature films
-Why artists should collaborate with other artists
-The value of seeking out feedback for your tracks
In the latest episode of The Sync Lab, Aaron speaks with Australian based TV/Film composer, Bryn Evans.
Bryn Evans is a songwriter and composer from Ngunnawal country in Australia.
His music has found a home on over 100 television shows, including hit reality series MTV’s Catfish, RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Real Housewives franchise, and Keeping Up with the Kardashians. His compositions have also been featured in major dramas like All American, as well as NBA, NFL, and MLB broadcasts. Beyond television, his work has appeared in short films and podcasts, demonstrating his ability to adapt and thrive in different storytelling mediums.
As a dedicated collaborator, Bryn regularly works with songwriters and composers worldwide. Most recently, he co-wrote a song for the Academy Award, and Palme d’Or, winning film Anora (2025).
In this episode, Aaron and Bryn discuss:
-How to make a full-time living licensing music
-How long it takes to get to a full time income
-How many tracks you need to generate a full time income from music licensing
-Licensing instrumental tracks vs vocal tracks
-Three things you need in order to get started
-Exclusive vs Non-Exclusive contracts
-How to license music in the USA if you live abroad
-Networking Online VS Networking in person
-How to land music in feature films
-Why artists should collaborate with other artists
-The value of seeking out feedback for your tracks
Episode 6: Playing The Long Game In Sync Licensing With Brit Fox (8.6.25)
Brit Fox is an award-winning producer, songwriter, vocalist, and audio engineer. Rooted heavily in alternative urban music, her sounds also draw influence from pop, Latin, and R&B. She is the owner and founder of Cleveland-based Brit Fox Studios.
Her work has been featured in a wide range of high-profile placements, including ABC, MTV, BET, VH1, Netflix, Hulu, Sony Pictures, Paramount, Univision, The CW, CBS, Vice TV, the MTV Music Video Awards, A24, the Cannes Film Festival, PlayStation, Beatstars, and Universal Music Group.
Brit Fox is an award-winning producer, songwriter, vocalist, and audio engineer. Rooted heavily in alternative urban music, her sounds also draw influence from pop, Latin, and R&B. She is the owner and founder of Cleveland-based Brit Fox Studios.
Her work has been featured in a wide range of high-profile placements, including ABC, MTV, BET, VH1, Netflix, Hulu, Sony Pictures, Paramount, Univision, The CW, CBS, Vice TV, the MTV Music Video Awards, A24, the Cannes Film Festival, PlayStation, Beatstars, and Universal Music Group.