Jennifer Pyken

It was such a joy chatting with my friend Charles at Blue Buddha Entertainment! In this episode we break down my process as a music supervisor, including how to manage expectations of show runners, working with editors, budgeting songs, getting clearance, and more. Check it out! 🎧🎵

3 years ago | [YT] | 1

Jennifer Pyken

I couldn’t music supervise without songwriters and musicians. I want to share with you how I had an original song written for a tv series under a crazy short timeline. The original song would be performed by more than one character/actor and weaved organically into the storyline throughout season. I had a discussion with the creators of the series where they shared their vision of a love song written for the love of his life.♥️🎵

I thought of a few songwriter/musicians who could write such a song for this but I also reached out to a few sync agents to suggest ideas too. I narrowed down potential songwriter/musicians and their availability to write and turn in a demo of the song in a such a short time. I immediately started setting up one on one Zooms with each of songwriters, creators and myself. I’ve learned that direct communication between creatives and songwriters can = magic! 🪄

While having the songs written and getting the deal in place I was working on finding a music producer and recording studio to pre-record the actors singing the song for playback on set. A pre-record is a produced version of the song for the actor to lip sync to on set. We specifically want it to sound authentic live so not overly produced. Also, keep in mind that the actors will need time to practice and learn the song before the scene is shot. Also, having the song pre-recorded makes editing in post production much easier.

📝Tips I Learned the Hard Way: It’s always best to share your deadline, budget and clearance rights needed with the songwriters or sync agents upfront so there are no surprises. Most songs written specifically for a tv series or film will need to be owned by the production company. Since my timeline was tight I decided to reach out songwriters that were not signed to a major publisher or record label which could take more time to clear. Also, keep in mind that actors need enough time to practice and learn the song. Always ask for the songwriters to turn in lyrics when they submit the song.

I turned in all the songs to the creators of the series and although it was a tough choice they had to choose only one. Once the song was chosen I had our songwriter/musician shoot a video on her phone singing and playing the song on guitar slowly noting the chord changes. 🎸🎼

#MusicForTV #MusicSupervision #MusicSupervisor #Songwriter #Television #PostProduction #RecordLabel #RecordingStudio #SyncAgent

3 years ago | [YT] | 1

Jennifer Pyken

If you love music, film, TV, and video games, check out my Music Supervision Master Course at www.musicsuper.net/ . I'll teach you how to turn that passion into a career. As an Emmy nominated Music Supervisor, I've overseen the music placement for films, tv shows, commercials and video games for 20+ years. I'll teach you everything you need to know to work (and get work) as a professional Music Supervisor. And I share how Musicians and Songwriters can get their songs placed too.

In addition, I offer affordable private mentorship zoom classes where you can ask me any questions about the course or the music and film business.

The course includes over 11 hours of video instruction, with slide presentations for the more detailed subjects like sync and master licenses, budgeting, and spotting notes. You can go at your own pace (so no pressure!). There's interviews with top industry professionals including Music Supervisors, Musician's who have placed many songs, Sync Agents, Composers, Editors and Directors. Learn from everyone that I collaborate with to bring the music in my projects to life.

#musicsupervision #musicsupervisor #musicbusiness #indiemusic #tvmusic #filmmusic #sync #musicproducer #musiclicensing #musicpublishing #inspiringothers #songwriters #musicians #sync #composers #syncagents #aspiringmusicsupervisor

3 years ago | [YT] | 0

Jennifer Pyken

Sharing some of my favorite books on music business & general business subjects. Find out more from my online Music Supervision Master Course available here: www.musicsuper.net/ 📚

#MusicSupervisor #MusicSupervision #DonaldPassman #Musicophilia #OliverSacks #DonMiguelRuiz #YearOfWonder #MusicIndustryJobs #MusicIndustryTips #MusicBusiness #IndieArtist #Producer #Sync #MusicPublishing #DIYArtist #RecordLabel #Composer #MusicTools #MusicEducation

3 years ago | [YT] | 0

Jennifer Pyken

Here's a clip from my interview with Kyle Newacheck, where Kyle shares advice to up & coming directors and producers, when choosing music. The full interview is available on www.musicsuper.net/ 🎵

Kyle’s extensive background includes credits as a television writer, director, producer, editor, musician, and actor. He is the creator of Workaholics, which I was the music supervisor for, and the producer/ director for the FX comedy horror series What We Do in the Shadows, and many more! 👏

#MusicSupervisionMasterCourse #MusicSupervision #MusicSupervisor #KyleNewacheck #Workaholics #WhatWeDoInTheShadows #Director #Producer #MusicInFilm #MusicInTV

3 years ago | [YT] | 0

Jennifer Pyken

Talking TV and creative process with Music Supervisor Ann Kline . Her credits include The Good Doctor, Shameless, Animal Kingdom, The Goldberg’s, & more 🎶📺

Check out the full interview on my online Music Supervision Mastercourse - www.MusicSuper.net

3 years ago | [YT] | 1

Jennifer Pyken

It was a joy to interview my dear friend Michelle Silverman for my online Music Supervision Mastercourse! You can watch the full video by enrolling in the course - www.musicsuper.net/

I met Michelle when working as a music coordinator at Sidewinder Music. Her entrepreneurial spirit inspired me to take a leap of faith to go out on our own and start our very first music supervision company. Not too long after we joined forces with the amazing Mary Ramos , one of the best music supervisors ever, and started Tritone Music.

Michelle introduced me to my husband too. The matchmaker! She’s currently music supervising Aqua Man 2 and Interview with the Vampire.

3 years ago | [YT] | 1

Jennifer Pyken

Over the years, the common characteristics I’ve seen in successful music supervisors include:

• Strong Artistic & Creative Visions
• Collaborator
• Skilled Communicator
• Organized
• Flexible
• Knowledge of Rights
• Detail-Oriented
• Negotiator
•Open to Feedback
• Problem-Solver
• Be Kind
• In Contact with the Artist Manager & Label
• Maintains Good Connections with Sync Reps
• Always Learning - one of the reasons I am passionate about my Music Supervision Online Mastercourse - www.musicsuper.net
• Last but not least, a passion for music 🎶

#MusicSupervisionMasterCourse #MusicSupervisor #MusicSupervision #MusicInTv #MusicInFim #TVMusic #FilmMusic #MusicBiz #MusicIndustry #FilmIndustry #MusicIndustryTips #MusicBusinessTips

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