— 2 minutes — Mark Eckert
How Music Libraries Help Indie Artists Make Real Money
If you’ve ever Googled “how to get a sync placement” at 2am while buried in a Logic session, you’re not alone. That was me. A year ago, I had zero syncs and zero clue how to break into this industry.
Today? I’ve landed five placements through That Pitch — including one with a major streaming platform and another in a national commercial.
No manager. No label. Just a subscription, some solid tracks, and a clear path forward.
Here’s exactly how I did it — and how you can too.
Step 1: I Joined That Pitch (Skeptically)
At first, I was hesitant.
There are so many scammy platforms out there promising placements. But That Pitch felt different — real artists, real companies, and a crazy simple interface.
I signed up. Uploaded a few tracks. And waited.
But not for long.
Step 2: I Responded to My First Brief
Every day, That Pitch posts new music library briefs — the kind of stuff I used to dream about seeing.
Genres, moods, references, deadlines. All clear. All current.
The brief that caught my eye? A moody, cinematic pop request from a well-known exclusive sync library.
I had a track that fit. Uploaded. Clicked pitch.
Done.
Step 3: They Actually Listened
A few days later, I got an email: my track was accepted into the sync library.
No gatekeeping. No ghosting.
Just “yes.”
That placement didn’t come with a flashy sync fee, but it got my foot in the door. And more importantly — it got my track into a catalog where real music supervisors actually look.
That was my first win.
Step 4: I Kept Uploading (and Improving)
Here’s what no one tells you about sync:
It’s not about one song. It’s about volume — uploading often, pitching often, and leveling up each time.
That Pitch made it easy.
I could track my submissions, see what sync libraries liked, and even get feedback when things didn’t land. I started refining my mixes. Tightening my metadata. Writing with briefs in mind.
The results snowballed.
Step 5: Real Placements Started Happening
By month 3, I got an email: my track had been sync licensed by a YouTube brand for a product launch.
Month 4: a mid-sized cable channel used one of my tension cues in a sports segment.
Month 5: a national commercial for a sneaker brand used a custom cue I pitched through That Pitch.
And I kept 100% of my earnings.
Why That Pitch Works (When Nothing Else Did)
I’d tried the cold emails. The Facebook groups. Even paid a “sync coach” once (huge mistake).
But That Pitch actually gets how sync works today:
- Artists want control.
- Sync libraries want quality + cleared music.
- Both sides want a simple, legal way to connect.
That’s what That Pitch does. It bridges the gap — and gets rid of the red tape.
The Truth: It’s Still Work
This isn’t a “click once, get rich” kind of thing.
I still write weekly. I still pitch weekly. I still get passes.
But now I’m in the game. I know what works. And I know I’m one track away from my next placement.
So if you’re sitting on music that deserves more than Spotify obscurity — now’s the time.
Wanna get your tracks into 100+ top music libraries?
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