How Much Money You Can Make By Licensing Your Music

Published: Tue, 02/12/08

Hi ,
 
When it comes to licensing your music for use in television, you can make as little several hundred dollars, or as much as several thousand per placement.  I have received as little as about $350.00 for one song that was used briefly in a daytime TV show and as much as $3,000.00 for a song that was used in a different show and featured very prominently.  Of course these figures are based on when the show initially airs and if and when a TV show is rebroadcast you receive another check!  I know one writer who still receives checks for a song he wrote for an HBO movie thirteen years ago!
 
When it comes to films in theatrical release, independent writers usually receive at least three to four thousand dollars per song used.  There are no performance royalties for films in theatrical release but if you're song is used in a soundtrack you will receive royalties for CD sales and if and when the film is played on television you will receive performance royalties for your music at that time.
 
The first step to licensing your music is to start submitting your music to people working in the industry. Over the last few years I've put together a very comprehensive directory of places to submit your music in the TV and Film Music Business. This directory is a priceless resource that will provide you with specific information on how to get your music to the right people and companies who can get your music placed.   Check it out here. 
 
I also recently finished a program, that covers in depth, from A - Z, all the different aspects of the music licensing business.  This program is based on more than five years of knowledge that I've acquired as a result of working in the music licensing business.  I walk you through the step by step process I took to get started and show you how you can do the same. I also cover all the technical aspects of the music licensing business and go over the different types of licensing deals that exist.  This program also comes with the industry directory as well.
 
Until Next Time.... Happy Songwriting
Aaron Davison
How To License Your Music.com
 
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