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What is song licensing?

Song licensing is a crucial process in the music industry, especially for those artists who wish to monetize their work through different paid platforms. In this article, we will discuss in detail what song licensing involves and how you can use various paid platforms to maximize your income.

Song licensing refers to the authorization granted by a composer or rights owner to a third party to use a copyrighted piece of music. This authorization may be for commercial purposes, such as advertising, movies, TV series, video games, among others.

Licenciamiento de canciones en la industria musical

Types of song licenses

There are several types of licenses that you can grant for your songs, among the most common are:

  • Synchronization process:Allows a song to be used in visual media such as movies and series.
  • Place of public execution:Authorizes the playback of music in public places or live broadcasts.
  • Mechanical test:Allows physical or digital reproduction of the work, such as on CDs or music downloads.

Payment platforms

Payment platforms are essential tools for artists and composers to receive income from the use of their songs. Some of the major payment platforms include:

  • PayPal:One of the best known platforms for making and receiving online payments.
  • Stripe:It offers flexible payment solutions and is widely used in the music industry.
  • Bandcamp:A platform for independent artists to sell their music and merchandise directly to fans.

SoundOn's role in song and paid platform licensing

SoundOnis a comprehensive marketing and distribution platform that helps artists find new fans and build an exciting music career. Through its global distribution service, artists can play their music on various digital and streaming platforms, such as TikTok and CapCut.

SoundOn simplifies the song licensing process by offering an infrastructure that facilitates licensing agreements and allows artists to focus on creating music. In addition, with the integration of reliable payment platforms, artists can receive their efficiently and securely.

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Song licensing and the use of paid platforms are essential to the financial success of any musical artist. Taking advantage of the tools and services offered by platforms such as SoundOn can make a big difference in an artist's career. If you are looking to distribute your music and maximize your income, consider registering withSoundOnand find out how they can help you achieve your goals.

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