Is Your Age Killing Your Sync Licensing Chances_[030226]

Is Your Age Killing Your Sync Licensing Chances_[030226]

From TAXI TV by TAXI Independent A&R

March 3, 2026 · 1h 34m

About this episode

Michael Laskow discusses the impact of age on opportunities in sync licensing.

Is there an age limit for success in sync licensing? For decades, the traditional music industry favored youth, image, and marketability — leaving many talented songwriters, composers, producers, and artists believing their window of opportunity had closed. But does age actually matter when creating music for film, TV, advertising, and streaming media? In this episode of TAXI TV, Michael Laskow — founder and CEO of TAXI and a 50+ year music industry veteran — shares an honest look at how age, perception, and experience really affect opportunities in today’s sync licensing world. You’ll learn: • Whether “older” musicians are at a disadvantage in sync • Why film & TV music operates differently from the record business • The surprising advantages experience can bring • Common misconceptions that stop talented creators from submitting music • How the sync industry evaluates music vs. record labels If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to break into music licensing, this conversation may change how you see your opportunities.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Laskow

Topics covered

  • sync licensing
  • age in music
  • opportunities in music
  • music industry
  • perception and experience

Keywords

  • music licensing
  • film music
  • TV music
  • advertising music
  • streaming media

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