8 Things to Avoid in Music Clearance
- Mac McIntosh
- Oct 24, 2024
- 1 min read

Finding the perfect track for your project can be 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, but it’s easy to make mistakes during the licensing process. Overlooking key steps could result in 𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘀 or even 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀, potentially slowing down your campaign.
To help you stay on track, here are some common mistakes to avoid when licensing music for your brand:
● Not securing the proper permissions for both the composition and the sound recording.
● Failing to review the exact terms for how and where the music can be used.
● Not checking if the song is part of ongoing legal disputes that could complicate licensing.
● Forgetting to secure the rights to use the song across all intended platforms and regions.
● Overlooking potential fees for extending the use of the song in future projects.
● Neglecting to clear any third-party samples used in the track.
● Not keeping accurate records of your licensed music, which can lead to incorrect payments.
● Not having a backup plan in case the chosen song cannot be cleared in time.

