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, and my co-host, Gary Gray, and I 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)
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.