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.
52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast
How Would You Start a Composing Career in 2026 (with Anne-Kathrin Dern)?
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In this episode, film and game composer Anne-Kathrin Dern joins Dave to talk about how she’d start a composing career in 2026, including the differences between film, games, and production music, the changing role of composer assistants, and the practical steps she’d take to break into the industry today.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/49hI7_Ch81w
https://annedern-filmcomposer.com
https://www.youtube.com/@AnneKathrinDernComposer
We Asked Anne-Kathrin Dern About Her Brutal Composer Advice | 52 Cues Podcast #282
https://youtu.be/rYF_xun27Ec
How Hard Is it to Make a Living in Production Music? | 52 Cues Podcast #278
https://youtu.be/-owQEUH26js
Is Production Music Worth It in 2026? | 52 Cues Podcast #279
https://youtu.be/L9gJYZC8330
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