Online music licensing catalog for film, TV and video

Independent filmmakers, ad agencies, YouTube and podcast creators, game developers and music supervisors.

One-off license fees per use, plus a share of any performance royalties when the music airs. You split income with the writers or artists whose music you represent.

• Ear for what media projects need
• Careful tagging and metadata
• Pitching and follow-up
• Basic contract and rights tracking

• Only license music where you can prove who owns it, including any samples
• Written agreements with every writer and artist, ideally reviewed by an entertainment attorney
• Check the terms of any licensing platform, especially exclusivity and royalty splits
• Register with a performing rights organization correctly so you do not lose royalties
• Check your state for sales tax or business license rules on digital sales

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on how many tracks you prepare, legal review of agreements and the tools you use. These are estimates, so start with a small, well-tagged catalog.

Monthly revenue is typically around $200 to $1,000, depending on catalog size, track quality and how actively you pitch. The estimate assumes at least about 8 hours per week of tagging, pitching and admin.

Only license music where you can prove who owns it, including any samples. Get written agreements with every writer and artist, check licensing platform terms on exclusivity and splits, register correctly with a performing rights organization, and check state rules on digital sales.