Music Licensing Education

What is Music Licensing?

Music licensing is the process of granting permission to use copyrighted music in various media projects. When you license music through RAIDAR, you're purchasing the legal right to use that music in your specific project.

Types of Licenses

• Single-Use License: One-time use for a specific project
• Sync License: Permission to synchronize music with visual media
• Mechanical License: Right to reproduce and distribute music
• Performance License: Right to publicly perform music

What's Included in Your RAIDAR License

When you purchase a single-use license through RAIDAR, you receive:

• High-quality audio file download
• Legal documentation of your license
• Clear terms of use
• Artist attribution requirements

Copyright Basics

As soon as you create and record an original musical work, you automatically own the copyright to that work. However, registering your copyright provides additional legal protections.

Setting Your Prices

Consider these factors when pricing your music:

• Production quality and complexity
• Market demand for your genre
• Your experience and reputation
• Intended use of the music

Revenue Sharing

RAIDAR takes a 15% platform fee, meaning you keep 85% of every sale. This covers payment processing, hosting, and platform maintenance.

Choosing the Right Music

When selecting music for your project, consider:

• Mood and tone alignment with your content
• Target audience preferences
• Technical requirements (duration, tempo, etc.)
• Budget constraints

License Compliance

To stay compliant with your license:

• Use music only as specified in your license agreement
• Provide proper artist attribution when required
• Keep your license documentation for your records
• Don't redistribute or resell the music files

Attribution Guidelines

When attribution is required, include:

• Artist name
• Song title
• "Licensed through RAIDAR" (optional but appreciated)