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Sync Terms You Should Know (But May Be Afraid to Ask) | 52 Cues Podcast, 2025 Week 24
52 Cues Podcast, 52 Cues Community, Music Production, Podcast Episodes, Library Music, Sync Music, Production Music, Sync Music Education, Music Licensing, Composer Resources, Professor Dave, Music Terminology Shannon Kropf 52 Cues Podcast, 52 Cues Community, Music Production, Podcast Episodes, Library Music, Sync Music, Production Music, Sync Music Education, Music Licensing, Composer Resources, Professor Dave, Music Terminology Shannon Kropf

Sync Terms You Should Know (But May Be Afraid to Ask) | 52 Cues Podcast, 2025 Week 24

In this episode of the 52 Cues Podcast, Dave steps into “Professor Dave” mode, guiding listeners through the often-confusing world of production and sync music terminology. With clarity and humor, he unpacks key terms like “cue,” “metadata,” “sync license,” and “back end royalties,” making the language of the industry more accessible to newcomers and seasoned composers alike.

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PROs Explained
52 Cues Podcast, PROs, Royalties & Pay, Copyright, Music Licensing Dave Kropf 52 Cues Podcast, PROs, Royalties & Pay, Copyright, Music Licensing Dave Kropf

PROs Explained

There are a lot of moving parts to getting paid when your music gets placed on TV and as production music composers, the majority of the money we make depends on backend royalties managed by PROs or Performing Rights Organizations.

So on today's episode, I examine the role of PROs, what they do, how they operate, and how they determine how much you get paid.

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