Music License Tracker — the creative breakdown.

Legal · Music

music licenses.

Project

Deliverable platform(s)

Music supervisor

Licensed tracks

Song title	Artist	Library / licensor	License type	Territory	Term	Cost	Status

License type key

Sync license — right to pair music with video

Master license — right to use the specific recording

Royalty-free — one-time fee, ongoing use permitted

PRO / blanket — covered via ASCAP/BMI blanket agreement

Original score — commissioned, all rights owned

Creative Commons — check attribution requirements

Clearance checklist

All sync licenses obtained before lock All master licenses obtained License terms cover all intended platforms Territory covers all distribution markets Licenses stored / backed up Client provided with license copies Expiry dates calendared Attribution requirements documented

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