In this episode, we discuss the captivating world of songwriting with the renowned Liz Rogers. Drawing from her extensive experience in the industry, Liz offers invaluable insights into the art and craft of song creation. With a blend of passion and precision, Liz highlights the importance of authenticity in storytelling and the power of vulnerability in connecting with audiences on a profound level.

Liz shares her wisdom on navigating the dynamic landscape of the music industry. She underscored the significance of securing representation and fostering collaborative relationships in propelling your career forward. From establishing a portfolio to cultivating a strong online presence, Liz emphasizes the strategic steps aspiring songwriters can take to stand out in a competitive field. Her practical advice and strategic guidance serve as a roadmap for emerging talents seeking to carve their niche in the ever-evolving realm of music creation.

Liz also sheds light on the instrumental role of organizational tools such as Disco in optimizing opportunities in sync licensing—a crucial aspect of the modern music ecosystem. By harnessing technology to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency, songwriters can leverage their creative output to reach broader audiences and secure lucrative partnerships. Liz's insights are sure to shed some light on sync licensing and at the same time empower artists to navigate the digital landscape with confidence and clarity.

Guest Bio:

Liz Rogers is the Founder and Creative Director at Anacrusis, where she oversees new signings, writer development, and pitching creatively for sync. Anacrusis has secured hundreds of placements for emerging artists in Nashville in dozens of shows, films, and advertising campaigns. Liz also is an independent music supervisor, working in film and advertising, and is a voting member of the Guild of Music Supervisors. Liz is the Associate Music Event Producer for the Nashville Film Festival, and an Advisor at the Entrepreneur Center. She was featured as the keynote speaker at Vanderbilt’s Entrepreneurship Conference 2022, and has spearheaded events like “The Pitch: An Evening with Music Supervisors”, and The Nashville House at SXSW, bringing awareness to the non-country community of writers and artists in Nashville. Liz was honored as one of Nashville's “30 Under 30”, and recognized by the Nashville Business Journal on the esteemed power players list “Women In Music City.”

About the Hosts:

We’re Sonnet Simmons and John Clinebell, 2 indie artists who have found success and creative fulfillment through licensing our music for ads, TV shows and films.

We were once so disheartened and discouraged that our music wasn’t being noticed or valued through traditional methods. So we both started on a journey to find another way. For us, that “third door” was sync! And what we discovered is a lot better than we could have ever even imagined…[Find out more here]

Resources From This Episode:

• 2Indie - Visit our website for more resources and information on how to get YOUR music signed
• Music Licensing Basecamp - Want to join our exclusive online sync community, with weekly LIVE networking and coaching calls?
• @2indieofficial - Follow us on Instagram
• Sync It! Music Licensing Community - Follow us on Facebook
• Guest Speaker's Website - Learn more about our guest and their work
• @lizrogersxoxo / @anacrusissongs - Follow Liz on Instagram