52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast
Dave KropfHosted by working composer and long-time professor Dave Kropf, the 52 Cues Podcast takes you inside the real world of production music, library music, and sync licensing – breaking down cues, unpacking industry insights, and sharing candid conversations with fellow composers and publishers.
Weekly episodes deliver practical strategies, creative inspiration, and insider information to help you la... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 297 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsHow ToEducationPerforming Arts | |||
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In this episode, Dave and Jeff discuss whether loops and samples are lazy, how samples can be transformed into original production music cues, and why legal usage still doesn’t always protect you from Content ID headaches or library concerns.
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In this episode Chuck Henry, founder and CEO of 10 West Music, shares brutally honest advice for production music composers on pitching libraries, preparing clean deliverables, avoiding lazy loop usage, and writing cues that actually serve editors an... more
In this episode, Dave and community mentor Greg Fellman share five practical networking tips for production music composers, from building real relationships to following up and being ready when opportunities show up.
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In this episode, I’m joined by composer, library owner, and PMA vice chair Alan Lazar to talk about ethical AI, production music submissions, and whether tools like TrackTrove.ai can help human composers get their cues heard.
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This is without doubt the worlds best podcast covering the business of production music.
If you find the way Dave teaches good, then I will suggest you join 52cues as I did.
See you there!!!
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Denmark2 years ago - Love this show!
Great content great interviews there’s always something new to learn!
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One of the best, most informative resources on production music out there.
Apple Podcasts5Michal Sinka
Switzerland4 years ago - This is perfect!!!
Exactly what I needed. You are doing such an amazing job with this content. It is so helpful and is helping me personally tremendously. Please do not stop. God bless you!
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What is 52 Cues about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A practical deep-dive into the production music industry, focusing on sync licensing, library libraries, and the business of getting placements. Episodes cover real-world mistakes to avoid, how non-performers can craft credible drum parts, strategies for finding libraries, live cue reviews, and the rise of trailer music, all with actionable tips on pitching, contracts, and workflow. Notable throughlines include mentorship, community building, and navigating a shifting landscape shaped by tools, streaming, and social media, with guests ranging from A&R leads to successful composers sharing concrete strategies and lessons learned.
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1. The Make Music Income Podcast
2. TAXI TV
3. Music Is My Business Podcast | Sync Licensing for Producers
4. And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan
5. Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond
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52 Cues launched 4 years ago and published 297 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on 52 Cues include:
1. Jeff LaPlante
2. Chuck Henry
3. Alan Lazar
4. Mary Shaw
5. Jesse Carrigan
6. Dave Milne
7. Tim Mosher
8. Steven McDonald
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