How To Buy | A License For A Song

Search databases like ASCAP , BMI, or SESAC to find who owns the song's lyrics and melody.

Sites like Epidemic Sound, Artlist, or Soundstripe offer subscriptions that cover all legal bases for one monthly fee. how to buy a license for a song

If you just need background music for a local shop, you can buy "blanket licenses" directly from BMI or ASCAP . Pro Tips for Success Search databases like ASCAP , BMI, or SESAC

Check if the license requires you to credit the artist in your video description or credits. Search databases like ASCAP

You need a Synchronization (Sync) License .

Look up the artist on websites like AllMusic or check the credits on streaming services to find the record label. 3. Negotiate Terms and Fees