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4-Week Live Online Course: The Insider’s Guide to Sync & Music Supervision
Join James Cooper, founder of Rocket Science Music and former Head of Sync & Creative Licensing at Sony Music Publishing, for an exclusive, live online course designed to fast-track your understanding of the fast-moving world of sync and supervision.
Also includes a one-to-one session with James at the end of the course.
Price is per person and includes VAT.
Available to persons aged 18 years and over. Please read booking terms & conditions here.
Sync & Music Supervision Online Course
£550 (inc. VAT)
Our 4-Week Live Online Course is back! This is The Insider’s Guide to Sync & Music Supervision!
Join James Cooper, founder of Rocket Science Music and former Head of Sync & Creative Licensing at Sony Music Publishing, for an exclusive, live online course designed to fast-track your understanding of the fast-moving world of sync and supervision.
Sessions will take place on Wednesdays 6th, 13th and 20th January 2027 at 6pm- 8:30pm (UK Time).
Includes a one-to-one session with James in Week 4.
Whether you're a songwriter, artist, manager, rights-holder or just breaking into the industry, this course gives you the insider edge you need to navigate and succeed in one of the most misunderstood sectors of the music industry.
Early Bird Discount! Use code EB10OCT at secure online checkout to receive 10% off the advertised price. Be quick though, course spaces are limited and the Early Bird offer ends 31st October 2026!
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What is sync? Sync 101
A brief history of sync – ads and film/ TV
Revenues from sync
Music industry 101 – master & publishing rights, collections societies/ PROs, musician unions
Who’s who in sync? Publishers, labels and sync agents.
How sync departments work- creative & licensing
Licensing- deal memos, deal terms and negotiating rights
TV blanket licence
Timelines, pitfalls and solutions
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What makes a good sync song?
Song structures that work well for sync
What supervisors look for
Trends in sync & media
How sync differs by each media type
Emotional storytelling, tempo/lyrics considerations, and brand alignment
Pitching Music Successfully - What supervisors want
Building a Sync-Ready Catalogue
Metadata mastery: Organising your catalogue
Ownership & clearance
Demos vs. final tracks: When is “good enough” ready?
Pitching music for sync - how to do it well
Marketing Yourself & Your Music
Sync agents and new tech platforms
Real-World Case Studies
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What is the role of a music supervisor
Roles in the sync ecosystem
Creative collaboration
Working on briefs – how supervisors help shape the music’s impact
Deal memos and licensing
Budgets, fees and negotiation
Working with rights-holder
Musicians unions
Building a portfolio
Industry pathways - finding work in the industry
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In this 1 hour one-to-one session with James, you’ll dig deeper into the areas that you’d like to learn more about.
Book a 1.5-Hour One-to-One Online Consultancy with James Cooper – Founder, Rocket Science Music and former Head of Sync at Sony Music Publishing
Email info@rocketsciencemusic.co.uk to arrange a date or fill in the booking form when paying for the session stating prefered dates/ times and we’ll get back to you to confirm.
Price includes VAT.
Available to persons aged 18 years and over. Please read booking terms & conditions here.
One-to-One Session
£275 (inc. VAT) per 1.5 hour online session
Book a 1.5-Hour One-to-One Online Consultancy with James Cooper – Former Head of Sync at Sony Music Publishing
In this bespoke 1.5-hour online session, James offers expert guidance on all aspects of music publishing tailored to your requirements - from sync licensing and rights management to catalogue promotion and deal structures.
Whether you're an artist, songwriter, producer, manager, indie publisher or looking to break into the industry, this is a unique opportunity to get strategic, personalised advice from a leader with decades of experience.
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In this engaging 1.5 hour one-to-one online session, we will take a deep dive into music publishing, sync licensing and music supervision. This session is the perfect opportunity to get real-world insights into the music business.
With over twenty years working at the forefront of music publishing and sync, I’ve helped numerous independent artists, composers, songwriters and rightsholders navigate the music industry.
We will explore creative strategies to monitise your work, the right way to get accross sync opportunities or how to break into the industry.
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Nothing other than a notebook, lots of questions or music to play if you’d like some feedback.
This session is all about you, your goals and giving you practical guidance and advice.
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The online session will take place on Zoom, Teams, Google Meet or similar. The session will not be recorded.
Meet The Tutor.
James Cooper
Hi, I’m James - Founder of Rocket Science Music and former Head of Sync at Sony Music Publishing.
I’ve worked on numerous sync deals for brands including Pepsi, Audi, John Lewis, Jaguar, Nike and Adidas to name a few. I’ve also had the privilege of working with some of the most iconic artists, songwriters and catalogues including The Beatles, David Bowie, Motown, Oasis, Blur Queen, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Beyonce, Arctic Monkeys and many more.
Alongside roles at both major and independent music companies and in the media, I’ve spent years teaching music industry courses, speaking on panels, and consulting with startups, artists, songwriters, and those looking to break into the business.
With over 20 years’ experience in music publishing, sync, and supervision, I look forward to sharing my passion for this dynamic part of the industry with you throughout the course or on a one-to-one consultancy session.
Testimonials.
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“In depth information about Sync and Supervision, the industry secrets no one shares!… Everything was explained properly, so if you were asked it again you'd be able to answer.” - Maya (previous Sync & Music Supervision course student)
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“I was hoping to get a well-rounded understanding of the sync industry, what goes into working in the industry and being a music supervisor and gaining tips and guidance on how to achieve my goal of working in sync. I feel I received all of that from this course.” - Isobelle (previous Sync & Music Supervision course student)
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“Love working with James on all things sync - both when he was at Sony/ATV and ever since! Super collaborative, extremely knowledgeable, and always on hand to give me expert advice whenever I have a query” - Danielle Sammeroff (Commercial Talent Director, Global)
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"Rocket Science Music has been a real asset in terms of both helping get my body of work together, giving clarity and valuable guidance and advice. They helped facilitate some of the collaborations that brought the Album together as well as keeping the business side of things straightforward. It has been a pleasure to deal with them encouraging me as a writer but also bringing some well-needed industry nous to the table"- (Au-Turn, Independent Artist)
