52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast
Hosted by working composer and long-time professor Dave Kropf, the 52 Cues Podcast takes you inside the real world of production music, library music, and sync licensing – breaking down cues, unpacking industry insights, and sharing candid conversations with fellow composers and publishers.
Weekly episodes deliver practical strategies, creative inspiration, and insider information to help you land more placements and build a sustainable career in sync.
Podcasting since 2021 • 286 episodes
52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast
Latest Episodes
What Non-Drummers Get Wrong About Programming Drums
In this episode, Dave is joined by community ambassador and drum educator Michael Reschke to break down the biggest mistakes non-drummers make when programming drums.Watch this episode on YouTube:
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Season 2026
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Episode 260
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1:02:03
How Do Composers Find New Libraries?
In this episode, Dave and Jeff break down practical strategies for finding new production music libraries, building relationships, and pitching in a way that gets you taken seriously in the sync industry.Watch this episode on YouTube:...
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Season 2026
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Episode 259
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1:00:23
TV Composer Reviews Your Production Music Cues Live!
In this episode I review cues from the 52 Cues Community!Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/1hgYh8PZaRg
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Season 2026
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Episode 258
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1:26:53
Let's Talk Trailer Music (with Randon Purcell)
In this episode, trailer composer Randon Purcell breaks down what it actually takes to write modern trailer music, from massive structure and signature sounds to trends, placements, and surviving in a saturated market.Fallout Mus...
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Season 2026
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Episode 257
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1:00:47