The Difference Between Stock Music and Sync Licensing | The Two Types of Music Licensing Explained!

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In this video, I explain the differences between royalty-free stock music licensing, and exclusive sync licensing. Why would composers, songwriters, producers, and artists choose one over the other and how are each of these licensing options different?
This video is meant to be a primer for those just getting into music licensing and to explain the two main ways you can license your compositions and make music income.
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Our New Discord Channel
1:00 - The Question: The Difference Between Stock and Sync Licensing
1:30 - Why Knowing the Difference is Important Now
1:55 -What Is STOCK MUSIC LICENSING?
3:50 - The Quality of Music to Stock Licensing
4:30 - A Bigger Price Tier in Stock Music
5:05 - The Big Problem with Stock Music
5:48 - What Is SYNC LICENSING?
6:45 - Exclusivity Differences
7:00 - Perpetuity Explanation (Wait, what?)
8:30 - Your Goal in Sync Licensing
8:45 - From the Perspective of the Music Supervisor
9:25 - What Exclusive Sync Libraries Focus On
9:40 - So Why Ever Do Stock Music Licensing?
10:18 - Comparing Music Licensing to Authors and Artists
10:40 - Where YOU Distribute Your Music
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[@MakeMusicIncome]

Hope this helps delineate the differences between Stock Music Licensing and Sync Licensing. They are both great ways to license your music. Let me know your thoughts and questions.

[@georobv]

Thanks for clarifying this for us!

[@MakeMusicIncome]

My pleasure!

[@seva-m]

Going through all your podcast episodes, just wanted to say thanks! I’m making dozens of notes, as your content sounds almost illegal to know 😅

[@MakeMusicIncome]

Sweet! Glad it’s helping.

[@johnm1332]

Thanks for clearing this up.

[@MakeMusicIncome]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@maclloyd4691]

Thank you so much for making these videos man! Highly appreciated

[@MakeMusicIncome]

Hey, it is my pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@MakeMusicIncome]

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[@nolatron001]

great video, thanks!

[@MakeMusicIncome]

Thank you for watching!

[@aaronodonnell_music]

Stevie B is not from this world! Pure genius!

[@cedricsimonakafrozenjazz]

Hi, nice to see you here :)

[@MakeMusicIncome]

Thanks for the comments guys! Great you are here!

[@aaronodonnell_music]

@@cedricsimonakafrozenjazz hey Cedric, hope you are well man 👍

[@MakeMusicIncome]

Yes Stevie B is great and has been a tremendous supporter of my channel here.

[@ehsawnjafari]

Hi thanks for the information you share in this channel, it helps a lot, I wonder for someone who doesn't have a PRO, which library is the best to work with and make income?

[@MakeMusicIncome]

Well, I do not advocating NOT being with a PRO. But if you are not and have a good catalog, someplace like Epidemic Sound may be looking for you.

[@johnnytangmusic603]

Hi , Thanks, great explaination, however, what about if I write a demo song, but would like to sell the melody only, it is Sync Licensing?

[@MakeMusicIncome]

No, Sync Libraries want finished masters. The competition and quality is fierce in this business. They have no time to develop demos.

[@atksounds]

I just finished an instrumental that was meant for my stock music catalogue but it ended up sounding like something I'd pitch to sync libraries (non-exclusive); almost like a hybrid, lol. Can I do both? Sell it as stock music AND pitch it to non-exclusive sync libraries? Love your content, btw. Thank you!

[@MakeMusicIncome]

Absolutely You can also sell any non-exclusive things you make at Spotify, iTunes, etc. Good luck with it!

[@atksounds]

@@MakeMusicIncome Yay, thanks so much for the advice! 🙌

[@MakeMusicIncome]

Thanks for watching!

[@TonyThomas10000]

What kind of libraries are used for temp music for films?

[@MakeMusicIncome]

Usually well known songs that are too expensive to really use, so they then they go find other songs to use instead.

[@TikToktemptress]

Do you still copyright the song for stock music licensing?

[@MakeMusicIncome]

I usually don’t copyright all songs but I do register them with my PRO.

[@TikToktemptress]

@@MakeMusicIncome do you have a system checklist for this process? preparing to release stock music?

[@MakeMusicIncome]

Not specifically for stock, but it’s a great idea. I’ll think on it!