How to License Music for your media project

Published on: 14th November, 2024

n today’s episode, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, dives into the step-by-step process of music licensing for media projects. We’ll cover how to identify rights holders, obtain both the sync and master use licenses, and what terms should (and shouldn’t) be in your final agreement. Plus, discover alternatives to licensing popular music if you’re on a budget.

Resources Mentioned:

PodcastLawForms.com - for legal forms tailored to podcasters
ASCAP Songfile Database - to identify rights holders for music licensing

Call to Action:

Visit PodcastLawForms.com to access all the legal forms and templates you need to keep your podcast on solid legal ground.

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Gordon Firemark

Gordon Firemark (gordonfiremark.com) has practiced media and entertainment law in Los Angeles since 1992. Widely known as The Podcast Lawyer™ (ThePodcastLawyer.com), he has spent his career helping creative industry professionals make deals that make sense, and that get their productions developed, financed, produced and distributed. His practice also covers copyrights, trademarks, business transactions, and corporate matters for clients in media and entertainment.