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The Make Music Income Podcast

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In this weekly podcast, composer, arranger, and producer Eric Copeland of Make Music Income talks about his continuing journey to Make Music Income with Music Licensing, Music Production, Music Publishing, Sheet Music, Artist Income, Online Channel Income, and more. Eric also interviews people from across the spectrum of the music business, specifically asking: "How do you make music income?"

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In this video I join with Dave Kropf of @52Cues to talk about how we see the Future of Sync Licensing.

#musiclicensing #synclicensing #musicroyalties

Learn More About 52 Cues:

www.52cues.com/

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I just received my 2nd highest BMI check ever.

But here’s the twist: Barely one single song payment made up more than 10% of it, and I didn't even own 100% of many of the songs I was paid.

So today I want to share some things about

* How I am gett... more

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What if the key to making more of your own music (and making music income) isn’t chasing streams, labels, or algorithms… but helping other music creators succeed?

In this video with Auralie of @musicbyplv (PLV Music), we talk about how building a mu... more

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After many, many weeks, months even, I have been trying to sort out my feelings about the direction of this channel - about the existence of this channel.

Well, I think I know.

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Recent Guests

Jody Friedman
Music supervisor and sync agent, responsible for over 10,000 music placements
APM Music
Episode: EP163. How A Music Supervisor Really Works | An Interview with Jody Friedman | Music Supervisor Series
Christian Hale
Sync music producer and composer with experience in sync licensing.
Episode: EP151. Sync Libraries vs. Sync Agents with Christian Hale | Pros and Cons of Each Way to Do Sync Licensing
Joe Gilder
Musician and creator of Home Studio Corner, an online platform for audio education
Home Studio Corner
Episode: EP138. Music & Business with Joe Gilder | Best Music Tools, Music Advice, Online Tools, A.I.
Dave Kropf
A composer and expert in music licensing and performance rights.
52 Cues
Episode: EP135. Performance Right$ and PROs in 2025 | What You Need to Know | With Dave Kropf of @52Cues ​
Randy McGravey
Sync licensing specialist and YouTuber
Randy McGravey Music
Episode: EP131. The Secret Sauce to Find Sync Libraries to Pitch To | With Randy McGravey
Michèle Vice-Maslin
Emmy-winning, number one hit music songwriter, producer, publisher, and arranger.
Episode: EP111. Getting Music Placements with Michèle Vice-Maslin | LA Veteran Sync Producer, Songwriter
Marcus Manderson
A composer and producer specializing in sync licensing and trailer music.
Episode: EP 109. From $$ to $$$$ in Sync PRO with "Da Fingaz" Marcus Manderson | How He Did It!
Marco Valerio Romano
Music composer and producer
Episode: EP 105. 🎹 🖥️ What DAW Should I Switch To? Which One Would YOU Pick? Replacing Logic Pro AI 🤖
Steven Melin
Video game music composer and founder of the Video Game Music Alliance
Video Game Music Alliance
Episode: EP103. Video Game Music Licensing with Steven Melin | $80,000 Freelancer Yearly Average?

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Eric Copeland
Host of Make Music Income Podcast / producer, licensing expert focused on helping creators monetize music income

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • 5 stars all around!

    Finally a podcast I can 100% relate to. Excellent conversations and content. Thanks for this guys!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Amancgg
    Canada4 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

- Guests bring real-world experience with licensing, libraries, and collaborations.
- Listeners praise practical, relatable advice for turning music into income.
- The show is action-oriented, offering clear steps to build a catalog and partnerships.
- AI discussions are timely and provoke thoughtful consideration of ethics and originality.

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EP168. The New Music Economy Is About Service, Not Stardom | With Auralie from PLV Music
Q: How does AI figure into her workflow and business?
She uses AI to spark creativity and generate content ideas, scripts, and outreach efficiency, while keeping final music production a human-driven process to preserve originality and quality.
EP168. The New Music Economy Is About Service, Not Stardom | With Auralie from PLV Music
Q: What is the core focus of PLV Music's offerings?
The core focus is monetizing music services and products for creators—such as production, mixing, mastering, and coaching—while maintaining personal artistic involvement, rather than chasing a traditional artist career.
EP139. Music vs. Job | Can Music Be Your Full Time Job? BMI News! Orch Tools FREE Orchestra
Q: What does it take to make music a full-time job?
It takes various income streams, dedication, and the ability to transition from a stable job to a music career by building a clientele and ensuring financial stability first.
EP135. Performance Right$ and PROs in 2025 | What You Need to Know | With Dave Kropf of @52Cues ​
Q: When should someone sign up for a PRO?
You should sign up for a PRO as soon as you're starting to pitch your music to libraries or if you plan to release music for radio or live performances.
EP135. Performance Right$ and PROs in 2025 | What You Need to Know | With Dave Kropf of @52Cues ​
Q: What are performance rights and royalties?
Performance rights are payments made to songwriters and composers when their music is played publicly, including radio, television, and music streaming.

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The show centers on turning music into income through licensing, publishing, and service-based offerings, with a strong emphasis on practical paths to scale royalties and library placements. Recent episodes highlight the mechanics of sync licensing, the evolving role of AI in music creation, and the value of building and leveraging partnerships with libraries and producers. Listeners can expect actionable strategies for growing a catalog, navigating royalties, and developing multi-channel income streams, all anchored by candid anecdotes from industry practitioners and seasoned sync professionals. A notable strength is its mix of hands-on guidance and future-facing discussions about how to stay relevant in a rapidly changing licensing landsc... more

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2. Christian Hale
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