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Ready to master sync & supervision with guidance from one of the UK industry’s most experienced professionals?
This live online course is led by James Cooper - Founder of Rocket Science Music and former Head of Sync & Creative Licensing at Sony Music Publishing, with 20+ years of experience placing & licensing music in campaigns for John Lewis, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Audi, Jaguar and many more. James will take you through every step of the process.
Over four weeks, you’ll get insider insights, hands-on activities and personalised coaching designed to help you craft, pitch and place your music with confidence.
Don’t miss your chance to learn from a true sync expert and take your music career to the next level.
Enrol now and accelerate your journey into sync.
Next available dates: January 2026 - 7th, 14th & 21st - Wednesdays 1800 - 2030 UK Time. Plus a 1 hour one-to- one session with James in Week 4.
Sync & Music Supervision
Online course + one-to-one session
£450 (inc. VAT) per person
Price includes VAT.
Avaible to persons aged 18 years and over.
Please read booking terms & conditions here.
Course Designed for
Whether you're an artist, songwriter, producer, manager or someone looking to break into the industry, this is your opportunity to learn from someone who’s at the forefront of this exciting industry sector.
Course Modules
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What is Sync? (Different media types: TV, film, ads, trailers, video games, etc.)
Music Industry Rights 101: Master vs. Publishing, PROs, licensing splits
Understanding music briefs & what makes a good song for sync?
Licensing - fees and clearing music for sync
Who’s who in sync: Music supervisors, libraries, sync agents, music editors, brands and sync clients
Real-world pipeline: From creator to screen
Revenue streams & deal types
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What supervisors and sync clients actually look for (genre, lyrics, mood, instrumental options)
Song structure that works for sync (edit points, builds, emotion curves)
Metadata mastery: Tagging, titling, and organising your catalogue
Ownership & clearance (co-writers, samples, splits)
Demos vs. final tracks: When is “good enough” ready?
Music briefs - what are they and how to pitch effectively
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What is the role of a music supervisor?
Who do music supervisors work for?
How to find and approach music supervisors, libraries, and sync reps
Crafting the perfect pitch email (and what not to do)
Submission strategies: One-sheet, playlist links, do's and don’ts
Understanding briefs and creating pitch-perfect responses
Long game: Building reputation and relationships in sync
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A personalised 1 hour one-to-one mentoring session with music publishing expert James Cooper to help you apply your learning and plan your next steps in sync & supervision.
One-to-One Session
£225 (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, James has 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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“I have had the pleasure of working with James and Rocket Science Music for a couple of years now and greatly appreciate their help and advice. James is proactive, quick to respond and great fun to work with. Thoroughly recommend them!”
(Duncan Moss, Independent Artist)
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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)