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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2026 · 6 MIN

Why I Choose Unknown Musicians Over Famous Ones

from License Your Music · host Jody Friedman & Michael Elsner

Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Why I Avoid Famous Musicians (And Choose Unknown Talent Instead) Description: Jody Friedman has turned down Grammy winners to work with musicians nobody has heard of yet. In this episode, she breaks down why fame often creates more delays and complications than it's worth, and why hunger, gratitude, and flexibility matter more than a big name when it comes to sync placements. She walks through real differences in how unknown and established artists respond to opportunities, handle creative changes, and treat the relationship long term.   If you want to know exactly how to get your songs into films, TV shows and ads, she shares her entire 4 step Sync Placement Formula at EliteMusicCoaching.com.

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