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52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast

Dave Kropf
52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast
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  • 52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast

    Stop Pitching and Start Building Relationships

    14/05/2026 | 53 mins.
    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.
    Denver Composers Collective - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1433710441750662
    Sync Meetup Austin - https://www.facebook.com/syncatx
    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MAHozCY7fRk
    Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.
    Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!
    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams,  cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!
  • 52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast

    Can AI Help Get Your Cues Signed? (with Alan Lazar)

    07/05/2026 | 54 mins.
    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.
    https://tracktrove.ai
    https://alanlazar.com
    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FatgvGSr9_s
    Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.
    Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!
    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams,  cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!
  • 52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast

    Composers, You Need a Second Brain

    30/04/2026 | 39 mins.
    In this episode, Dave is joined by 52 Cues mentor Mary Shaw to talk about building a “second brain” for composers, getting ideas and tasks out of your head, and creating systems that help future-you stay focused, organized, and more productive.
    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z9xOGoM7CnQ
    Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte: https://amzn.to/42GFZEg
    Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.
    Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!
    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams,  cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!
  • 52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast

    Why Good Music Isn’t Enough in Sync

    23/04/2026 | 49 mins.
    In this episode, Dave and Jeff LaPlante talk about the non-musical skills that can make a huge difference in the sync business.
    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7ARhc9dohm4
    Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.
    Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!
    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams,  cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!
  • 52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast

    Stop Using Spreadsheets for Metadata with Cuemonic

    16/04/2026 | 40 mins.
    In this episode, Dave is joined by Jesse Carrigan to talk about Cuemonic, the metadata tool he’s building for composers and publishers, and why this unglamorous part of the business matters more than most of us realize. 
    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lRdh5l8OhxM
    https://cuemonic.com
    Use code 52CUESPOD and get 1 month free each year you stay subscribed to Cuemonic, which means 12 months for the price of 11.
    Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.
    Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!
    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams,  cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!
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About 52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast
Hosted 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 land more placements and build a sustainable career in sync.
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