Music Supervision Secrets with Andrew Weaver: AI, Indie Artists & Nashville’s Sync Boom! 🎶

Music Supervision Secrets with Andrew Weaver: AI, Indie Artists & Nashville’s Sync Boom! 🎶 

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 In this episode of Sync Riffs, host Charles Levan sits down with Andrew Weaver from Triple Threat Music Supervision for a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of sync, supervision, and artist placements. From the heart of Nashville's booming music scene to the rising role of indie artists in film and TV, this convo is packed with insider gems! 

🎬 What You’ll Learn:  

How spotting sessions shape the sound of film + TV 

Why indie artists are thriving in today’s sync landscape 

 AI’s growing (but limited!) role in music creation 

 Nashville’s rise as a film + music production hotspot 

 The power of artist placements + why they matter 

 How Andrew is shaping future music supervisors at Belmont University 

 Collaboration trends + the push for diverse music in sync 

 Why respecting copyrights and masters is non-negotiable in the biz 

 Whether you’re an artist, producer, or sync enthusiast, this episode is packed with practical advice and industry wisdom to help you level up your sync game. 

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 🎙️ SyncRiffs is a weekly podcast where we discuss sync placements in multimedia (TV/Film/Advertising, etc.), the music industry, pop culture, and everything in between, including exclusive interviews with musical artists, composers, agents, and music supervisors. We riff on sync strategies, music monetization, and the state of the music industry. Subscribe to the channel for future episodes! 

 Music: "Flying Tigers" from Magic Tiger 

Podcast produced and hosted by Charles Levan, Blue Buddha Entertainment 

This content is for educational purposes. We encourage others to conduct proper research, and if needed, consult an attorney for any legal advice regarding music licensing. (c) (p) 2025 

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Chapters

• 1:19 Introduction and Andrew's start in the Business
• 1:56 Working with Format & E.A Sports and the Journey in Los Angeles
• 2:08 Triple Threat Music Supervision
• 2:44 Creative Music Supervision and the role of a music supervisor
• 3:27 Soundtracks and Custom Songs + End Credits
• 3:40 Composer Options for Projects
• 4:10 The Role of Music Supervisor and working with a Composer
• 4:42 Working with A Composer and the finer points
• 5:16 Score vs licensing a song : What's the Difference?
• 6:56 What's a spotting session?
• 10:15 Music Libraries Vs. Licensing from a Sync Agent
• 15:01 The current landscape of licensing fees
• 18:15 Scoring A Trailer
• 20:26 When do new shows on the streamers get released?
• 24:44 Nashville, the 3rd Coast for new productions
• 30:07 Belmont College and internship programs + Andrew's Course he teaches at Belmont
• 36:57 The state of the music biz + A.I
• 40:32 The current state of the film business
• 44:41 Nashville and the music scene + what's on repeat on Andrew's playlist