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Sync Instructors & Trainers

Company Name
Instructor's Name
5 Placements / Brands
Website URL
Contact Info
6-Figure Sync Producer
Unknown (Multiple US Contributors)
Cannot be verified
https://www.6figuresync.com
info@6figuresync.com
Aaron Davison
Aaron Davison
MTV, VH1, E! Entertainment, Discovery, Bravo
https://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com
aaron@howtolicenseyourmusic.com
AIMP
Team AIMP
Cannot be verified
https://www.aimp.org
info@aimp.org
Ari's Take Academy
Ari Herstand
Grey's Anatomy, One Tree Hill, The Real World, MTV, CBS
https://aristake.com
academy@aristake.com
Art of the Surge
Unknown (Multiple Contributors)
Cannot be verified
https://www.artofthesurge.com
contact@artofthesurge.com
ASCAP
Team ASCAP
Grey's Anatomy, iPhone, Super Bowl, HBO, Netflix
https://www.ascap.com
member@ascap.com
Barry Coffing / MusicSupervisor.com
Barry Coffing
iPhone, Major Motion Pictures, Network TV, Global Ad Campaigns
https://musicsupervisor.com
info@musicsupervisor.com
Belmont University
Various
Cannot be verified
https://www.belmont.edu
curbcollege@belmont.edu
Berklee Online
Brad Hatfield
The Sopranos, Rescue Me, The Wire, All My Children, Touched by an Angel
https://online.berklee.edu
advisors@online.berklee.edu
Bleu McAuley
Bleu McAuley
Major League Baseball, Disney, Nickelodeon, various Film/TV
https://online.berklee.edu
advisors@online.berklee.edu
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List Updated 1/13/2026

Notes on Sync Instructors & Trainers Directory

A sync licensing instructor is a professional mentor who helps music producers navigate the world of "synchronization" [1]. This is the process of pairing music with visual media, such as TV shows, films, commercials, and video games [3]. These trainers act as guides, teaching you how to transform your creative hobby into a sustainable career by getting your music placed on the big screen [7].

 

How they help you succeed in 2026:

  1. Navigating the Business Side: They simplify complex industry rules, such as understanding "master" versus "publishing" rights [5]. They teach you how to protect your work so you can safely earn both upfront fees and backend royalties [8].

  2. Developing "Sync-Ready" Music: Trainers provide expert feedback to help you refine your tracks [2]. This includes teaching you how to craft songs with the right emotional mood, structure, and high production quality that music supervisors are actively looking for [11].

  3. Building Industry Connections: A major benefit of training is learning how to network [9]. Trainers often provide strategies for reaching out to music supervisors or finding reputable sync agents who can pitch your music to major studios [4].

  4. Managing Your Professional Catalog: They show you how to organize your music with proper "metadata"—which is critical digital information that helps supervisors find your songs quickly [10].

  5. Staying Current with 2026 Trends: Trainers keep you updated on the latest shifts, such as the growing demand for independent music due to increased content production on streaming platforms [12].

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Think of a sync trainer as an industry strategist. They provide you with the "street smarts" and technical skills needed to make your music attractive to media companies, helping you hear your songs during a movie or a popular TV ad [6]!

Sources for the Notes on Sync Instructors & Trainers Directory

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