What Is: Music Licensing
Music Licensing is the process of giving or obtaining permission to use a copyrighted work in a private commercial project.
Benefits of Licensing Your Music
Releasing your music on a streaming platform allows you to give instant access of your work to the potentially millions of listeners subscribed to the service. You also earn royalty fees for each stream which is collected by a performing rights organization (P.R.O.).
How To License Your Music
- Identify whether you want to release a single track or full project
- Go to a music distribution website
- Pay the fee ($9-$49)
Licensing websites: www.songtradr.com, www.artlist.io, https://musicvine.com
