Online Sync Licensing Feedback Session

July 25, 2026
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Sync Online Feedback Session
July 25th | 6PM–8:30PM

Get direct, actionable feedback on your music from Gallo Locknez in this online Zoom session. Participants are invited to submit one track for review, where Gallo will provide insight on structure, presentation, and how to position your music for sync opportunities.

Attendees will also benefit from hearing feedback on other submissions, gaining a broader understanding of what works in sync and why.

Submit one track to gallo@tech25.org, then register to attend this free session for expert feedback that can help move your music forward.

NOTE: This feedback session is exclusively online, not in person.

Special guests:

Brianna Shelko is redefining the sync songwriting landscape, blending creativity and business acumen as the visionary behind Level Up Music Productions. A prolific creator with more than 20,000 hours of music and over 500 songs to her name, she has positioned her company as the go-to destination for custom compositions across film, TV, and music libraries. Named a Future Is Female Award 2025 Nominee, Brianna continues to pioneer innovation in sync. Through Level Up Music Productions, she has built a global network of top-tier songwriters and simplified licensing with a fully easy-cleared catalog, making music more accessible than ever to creators.

Omar Nieto is a professional musician and songwriter with over 15 years of experience in the studio and on stage, with sync licensing credits across TV, film, and advertising. An award-winning songwriter (Dan Howell Best Song of the Year), he has placed music with leading libraries including BMG, APM, and 411 Music Group across pop, hip-hop, EDM, Latin, and R&B. He currently operates under his music production brand, Plush Sounds.

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LET'S MAKE PITTSBURGH A SYNC CITY!!!

Sync licensing is the process of placing music in visual media such as film, television, commercials, and video games. It’s a key revenue stream for artists, producers, and composers, allowing music to reach wider audiences while generating income through licensing fees and royalties. Tech25 is offering educational services for sync licensing through their FREE Syncin' Weekend series, led by Gallo Locknez.

Gallo Locknez

Gallo Locknez is an independent artist and producer with extensive experience in the world of sync licensing. As the rapper behind the NBA SOUND UP tracks, Gallo has also produced music featured in television shows including Love & Hip Hop and Black Ink. His work spans major platforms such as ESPN, the NFL, and Netflix, with placements across films, commercials, and series both nationally and internationally. With thousands of sync placements and music heard daily, Gallo brings real-world expertise and industry insight to the sync world.

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