Are You Ready to License Your Music for TV & Film? Take This Quiz to Find Out!

Sync licensing is one of the best ways for musicians to earn passive income, gain exposure, and get your music heard on TV shows, films, commercials, and video games. But before you dive in, it’s crucial to know if you’re truly ready to succeed in this space.

Many musicians make the mistake of jumping into licensing without a solid plan, sending music to random libraries, ignoring industry standards, or failing to clear their rights properly. If you want to increase your chances of landing placements, you need to be prepared.

So… are you really ready to start licensing your music? Take this quick quiz and find out!

The Sync Licensing Readiness Quiz

Each question has four possible answers, ranked from least prepared (A) to most prepared (D). Choose the response that best fits where you are right now.

Music Readiness & Production

1. How many fully produced songs do you have that are ready for sync licensing?

A) None, I only have rough demos. (1 point) B) 1–3, but I’m still working on production quality. (2 points) C) 4–10, and they’re professionally produced and mixed. (3 points) D) More than 10, and I also have instrumental versions available. (4 points)

2. Do you have instrumental versions and alternate mixes of your tracks?

A) No, I only have full vocal versions. (1 point) B) I have some, but not all. (2 points) C) I have instrumental versions but no stems. (3 points) D) Yes, I have full instrumentals, stems, and alternative edits. (4 points)

3. Is your music professionally mixed and mastered?

A) No, my tracks are self-recorded with no professional mixing. (1 point) B) I mix them myself but haven’t invested in mastering. (2 points) C) I’ve had some tracks mixed/mastered, but not all. (3 points) D) Yes, all my tracks are professionally mixed and mastered. (4 points)

4. Do you understand the importance of sync-friendly lyrics and themes?

A) No, I just write whatever comes to mind. (1 point) B) I’ve heard about it but don’t follow sync trends. (2 points) C) I try to avoid problematic lyrics but don’t always write with sync in mind. (3 points) D) Yes, I write music specifically for licensing opportunities. (4 points)

Business & Legal Knowledge

5. Do you understand the basics of music licensing contracts?

A) Not at all, contracts make my head spin. (1 point) B) I know some terms but haven’t read any contracts yet. (2 points) C) I have read a few and understand the key terms. (3 points) D) Yes, I fully understand them and have even negotiated deals. (4 points)

6. Do you own 100% of the rights to your music?

A) No, I have co-writers and haven’t sorted out ownership. (1 point) B) I have co-writers, but we’ve discussed rights informally. (2 points) C) I own my songs but haven’t officially registered them. (3 points) D) Yes, I fully own and control my music, including publishing. (4 points)

7. Do you have your music registered with a PRO (Performing Rights Organization)?

A) No, I don’t even know what that is. (1 point) B) I know I should but haven’t done it yet. (2 points) C) Yes, I’m registered but haven’t collected royalties yet. (3 points) D) Yes, I’m registered and actively track my royalties. (4 points)

Scoring & Results: How Ready Are You?

Add up your points and see where you land.

17–30: Beginner — You have some work to do before you’re sync-ready, but the good news is that I can help.

31–45: Intermediate — You’re on your way! You have some knowledge, but you need to fine-tune your strategy.

46–60: Advanced — A few small adjustments could take you to the next level.

61–68: Sync-Ready Pro — You’re fully prepared! Now it’s time to start landing deals and scaling up.

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No matter where you scored on this quiz, there’s one thing that can instantly boost your chances of success: my free 4-hour video course on sync licensing.

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