Will These New Year's Resolutions Help You Get Sync Placements?

Описание: I hope your holidays have been warm and inspiring. With 2026 right around the corner, now is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and talk about New Year’s resolutions for musicians that can actually move your music career forward.

We'll break down practical ideas and habits for independent artists and songwriters navigating today’s music industry. It’s a long list, so don’t try to do everything. Instead, choose the resolutions that fit where you are right now, and that can create the biggest momentum in the year ahead.

Whether your goals are writing better songs, pitching more strategically, understanding the music business, or building a sustainable career, these industry tips are meant to help you make smarter moves in 2026.

If you’re serious about your growth as an artist, there’s a lot here to take with you into the new year.

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0:03 - TAXI CEO Michael Laskow welcomes the audience and explains the episode.
0:25 – Resolution 1: Don’t Give Up – Sync success takes time.
2:16 – Resolution 2: Invest in Custom Critiques – Use feedback to improve faster.
3:08 – Resolution 3: Target Your Strengths – Focus on your best genres first.
4:03 – Resolution 4: Read Listings Carefully – Follow the brief exactly.
5:00 – Resolution 5: Use References Wisely – Analyze without copying.
5:52 – Resolution 6: Write Only to the Briefs – Create music for each listing.
6:36 – Resolution 7: Develop a Thick Skin – Rejection is part of the process.
7:46 – Resolution 8: Use DAW Templates – Save time and work faster.
8:43 – Resolution 9: Write Sync-Friendly Lyrics – Keep lyrics universal.
9:26 – Resolution 10: Use Feedback – Apply notes and spot patterns.
11:18 – Resolution 11: Broaden Your Skill Set – Grow after mastering the basics.
12:30 – Resolution 12: Underserved Genres – Stand out where competition is low.
14:52 – Resolution 13: Organize Your Catalog – Track everything properly.
17:04 – Resolution 14: Think Like Sync – Write for mood and scene.
18:28 – Resolution 15: Stay Consistent – Treat music like a job.
22:20 – Resolution 16: Improve Production – Deliver broadcast-ready tracks.
25:47 – Resolution 17: Follow Trends – Know how music is used today.
30:58 – Resolution 18: Set Submission Goals – Increase your odds with volume.
31:55 – Resolution 19: Celebrate Wins – Share progress and momentum.
35:06 – Resolution 20: Personal Branding – Keep a professional online presence.
38:03 – Resolution 21: Network More – Relationships matter in sync.
42:16 – Resolution 22: Quality First – Strong tracks beat quantity.
43:01 – Resolution 23: Alt Mixes & Stems – Make your music more usable.
44:07 – Resolution 24: Learn the Industry – Understand how music is placed.
46:09 – Resolution 25: Attend the Road Rally – Meet decision-makers directly.
49:46 – Resolution 26: Metadata Matters – Tag music correctly.
51:29 – Resolution 27: Collaborate – Grow faster with co-writers.
53:17 – Resolution 28: Strong Intros – Hook listeners immediately.
57:03 – Resolution 29: Learn Terminology – Learn music licensing terminology & rights management.
1:03:11 - Pick a few ideas that would be the most valuable to you and your career, and could have the most impact!

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