Inside a TV Editor’s Mind_ How Music Gets Chosen for TV![051826]

Inside a TV Editor’s Mind_ How Music Gets Chosen for TV![051826]

From TAXI TV by TAXI Independent A&R

May 19, 2026 · 1h 40m

About this episode

Biagio Messina discusses the process of how TV editors choose music for shows and what composers should know to improve their chances of being selected.

Want to know how TV editors actually choose music for shows? In this TAXI TV episode, veteran TV editor and executive producer Biagio Messina breaks down the real-world TV editing process — from building scenes and shaping emotion to selecting, cutting, and using music in television. Learn: ✔ How TV editors find and use sync music ✔ What makes production music “usable” for editors ✔ Why some tracks instantly work in TV shows ✔ How edit points, pacing, and transitions affect placements ✔ The role of temp music in TV editing ✔ What composers don’t understand about editor workflow ✔ How to create music that gets chosen more often If you create music for sync licensing, TV placements, film, trailers, commercials, or music libraries, understanding how editors think can completely change the way you produce and structure your tracks. Perfect for composers, producers, artists, and musicians working in production music, sync licensing, film scoring, and TV music.

People in this episode

Guest: Biagio Messina

Topics covered

  • TV editing
  • music selection
  • sync licensing
  • production music
  • composer workflow

Keywords

  • TV music
  • sync music
  • production music
  • music placements
  • editing process
  • temp music
  • composer tips

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