A 6-WEEK PROGRAM FOCUSED ON MUSIC CREATION & COLLABORATION FOR SYNC LICENSING AT THE MUSIC DISTRICT.
THE WORKOUT: SYNC LICENSING is a collaborative program for intermediate to advanced musicians looking to level up their songwriting, production, and business acumen to become better equipped for success in the world of sync licensing.
Through the process of creating music for industry briefs*, trying out new skills, methods, and approaches to writing and producing, participating in peer and professional critiques, and collaborating in-studio with peers, artists will increase their competitiveness in the sync world.
*Brief: An outline of the sync licensing project sent by a client. Including but not limited to: budget, placement description, length, genre, etc.
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The Workout: Sync Licensing is for artists who are focused on making a career (or serious hustle) for their music and have a vision for their progress. The Workout will be offered in person at the Music District in Fort Collins, CO.
Collaboration with other participants will be an expectation of the program. To benefit from the program, artists must be open and willing to participate in self-reflection and constructive feedback as tools for improvement and growth.
*If you already have a publishing and/or sync deal, you are still eligible for The Workout. Please let us know the circumstances in your application.
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Each week will consist of 1-2 sessions onsite at the Music District. Sessions will explore:
(1) Songwriting for sync based on popular recent industry briefs
(2) Production for sync placements
(3) Music business and sync licensing basics
(4) Perspectives from professional artists, music supervisors, sync agents
(5) Placement examples and analysis
(6) In-studio collaboration with other artists in the program
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*May 6 – May 17: new member onboarding*
Monday, May 20 · 6-9 pm
Tuesday, May 21 · 6-9 pm
Tuesday, May 28 · 6-9 pm
Monday, June 3 · 6-9 pm
Monday, June 10 · 5-9 pm
Monday, June 17 · 6-9 pm
Monday, June 24 · 6-9 pm
Saturday, June 29 · all day (writing camp, availability is required)
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The Music District
639 S College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO, 80524
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A Music District Membership will be required for all participants of The Workout: Sync Licensing.
Participants of The Workout: Sync Licensing must be Music District members for the duration of the program. The cost of Membership for May and June is $60 (total).
Membership includes access to all the Music District has to offer such as rehearsal rooms, production space, programs, industry 1-on-1s, pro gear and equipment, and much more.
Membership onboarding will occur between the dates of May 6 – May 17. If selected to participate in the program, the Music District team will reach out to schedule your onboarding between these dates.
Learn more about Music District Membership here.
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The ideal Workout participant is a musician…
(1) whose vision and artistic commitment are clear through the links and written entries submitted.
(2) who is community-minded (i.e. open to collaboration, excited to share skills and experience, willing to test new approaches, and ready to support and respect others in the process).
(3) who represents a unique perspective, background, style, and/or musical skillset.
(4) who is a resident of Northern Colorado.
*While songwriting and production quality are part of the selection process, we value representation when determining the composition of the cohort. We believe this program has the most potential when the group is comprised of gifted, community-minded musicians who represent diverse backgrounds, abilities, skillsets, and experience.
APPLICATION deadline is Wednesday, may 1 at 11:59 pm mt.
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