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Production Music Q&A – LIVE! | 52 Cues Podcast, 2025 Week 5

Production Music Q&A – LIVE! | 52 Cues Podcast, 2025 Week 5

In this week's 52 Cues Podcast, we held a Live Q&A covering everything from the US Copyright Office’s AI ruling (and why human elements in music matter) to what genres are in demand, a simple stereo widening trick using sample delay, and how much you can realistically earn with 500 cues. I also shared my approach to mastering stems, discussed drum mic techniques and my electronic kit setup, and, of course, talked about the essential role of cats in a composer’s life. Whether you're looking for industry insights, production tips, or just a good laugh, this episode has something for you!

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The State of AI in 2025 (with Timothy Andrew Edwards) | 52 Cues Podcast, 2025 Week 4

The State of AI in 2025 (with Timothy Andrew Edwards) | 52 Cues Podcast, 2025 Week 4

AI isn’t just coming—it’s already here, and it’s shaking up the production music industry in ways we’re still trying to understand. In this episode of the 52 Cues Podcast, I sit down with composer and publisher Timothy Andrew Edwards to break down AI’s current and future impact on our careers. Will AI-generated music replace human composers? How can we stay relevant in an industry where algorithms are writing cues? We tackle these big questions and discuss practical strategies to adapt, protect our work, and find new opportunities in an AI-influenced landscape. Plus, I review a cinematic tension cue from Russ Westfield and share a modern comedy cue I recently wrote for the Discovery Channel. Watch now and join the conversation!

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More Inconvenient Truths About Production Music

More Inconvenient Truths About Production Music

In this episode, Dave shares five more "Inconvenient Truths" for sync composers, including insights on how to stand out in an increasingly competitive industry and reveals some hard-to-hear realities every production music composer should know.

Plus, we reveal the winner of the "What's Your Superpower" Composer Quest, and Dave talks about rekindling the spark with drumming.

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How to Find the Art in Artisan (with Hans York)

How to Find the Art in Artisan (with Hans York)

We welcome production music veteran and 52 Cues member, Hans York, to the podcast this week to talk about his journey into production music, his role and experiences with Sync Academy and Sync My Music, and what he's been doing lately to stave off creative stagnation.

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