Insider Sync Advice From Capitol CMG's: Emily Belue

Sep 11, 2025

In this episode, Emily Belue shares her journey from aspiring musician to becoming a sync creative manager at Capital Christian. She discusses the challenges she faced in Nashville, the importance of pivoting in her career, and how her love for both music and film led her to her current role. Emily emphasizes the significance of understanding the sync industry, the necessity of building relationships, and the value of having a supportive team. She also highlights the importance of being adaptable and finding one's unique sound in the competitive world of music synchronization. The episode offers insights into the nuances of sync licensing and the creative process behind matching music with media projects.

Chapters 0:00 – Intro & Why “Sync” Is the Buzzword

2:15 – Emily’s Leap to Nashville 5:30 – Pivoting Paths in Music

8:45 – Inside the Role of a Sync Creative Manager

12:00 – Branding & Finding Your Signature Sound

15:30 – Networking That Actually Works 18:45 – Sync Licensing: Challenges & Wins

22:00 – Final Advice for Songwriters

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