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FAQ

1. The Basics

What are the general submission terms?

  • All tracks must be finished and fully produced before submitting.
  • No illegal use of unlicensed samples.
  • Please DO NOT send music with sound effects that may interfere with a scene (i.e. Rainfall, Crickets, etc).
  • ONLY submit tracks that you are looking to sign with us.
  • Please DO NOT send ZIP files, we must be able to listen to all tracks without downloading anything.
  • We do not accept any tracks with use of AI-generated music or the use of non-exclusive audio samples without substantial modification. (ex. Splice, Arcade, Freesound, RouteNote Create, Prime Loops, FindSounds, Cymatics, Sample Focus etc.)

 

Can I still upload/keep my music on streaming services and in stores? (ex. Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, etc)

  • Yes, you may. In fact, MusicMind encourages you to distribute your music so that if your tracks get placed in a prominent part of a show or film the general public can easily find your music outside of its placement.

 

Can I use my music on YouTube?

  • Yes, as long as it meets the criteria below.
    • You CAN use your music on YouTube for:
      • Personal promotion purposes
      • Streaming your music
      • Your Music Videos
    • You CANNOT use your music on YouTube for:
      • Commercial purposes
      • Syncing with third parties

 

What if I do not own 100% of my song?

  • If you DO NOT own 100% of the master, publishing and/or the writer’s share of your song, all parties involved must give permission to MusicMind for the usage of the song by signing the agreement upon enrollment.

 

Do I have to register my own tracks with my PRO after I sign with MusicMind?

  • No, there is nothing you have to do on your end after you sign with MusicMind, we take care of it.

 

If I would like to submit more new music, where and how can I do that?

If I would like to submit more new music, where and how can I do that?

  • You can use the following link everytime you want to submit new music for consideration.
    **PLEASE do not email tracks to us directly, we only listen to and consider music sent through the submission form.

 

2. The Agreement

How do I send my music and metadata when it is approved?

  • All information and instructions regarding how to send your tracks and fill out the metadata will be provided after your music is approved and the enrollment process begins.
  • Please keep in mind that you should have the most prominent stems and submixes prepared before this step in the process.

 

What does exclusive mean?

  • When you sign a contract with us, we represent your tracks exclusively when it comes to SYNC. This means that you cannot give these tracks to any other music library, sync agency or license the tracks yourself during the length of your contract.

 

What are the agreement general terms:

  • A “Representation Deal” is the type of agreement you enter with MusicMind Co. Once you enter into an agreement with Musicmind we will represent / collect 100% of the publishing’s share, and you will collect 100% of the writer’s share of whichever tracks you decide to include within the MusicMind Tracks Library.

 

How long are my tracks signed for?

  • Your Representation agreement will be for a duration of five (5) years with an automatic periodic renewal of three (3) years. If you wish to regain control and full publishing rights of all your tracks we need at least a 60 day notification before the agreement expires to ensure we have ample time to remove them from all platforms.

 

When and how can I remove my tracks from the library?

  • You can remove your music at the end of any term. To do so, you must notify us at least 2 month in advance before the end of your current term.

 

3. The Outcome

What happens once I have signed the agreement and sent in my music to MusicMind?

  • Once your music has been fully enrolled we will add it to our music library. If your music is suitable for the films, TV shows, Ads or any other projects we are working on, it will also be sent to those clients directly throughout the length of your agreement.

 

What happens if my music gets placed?

  • If your music gets placed (used by a client) the PRO and IPI information you provided during the enrollment process will recognize your shares and you will get paid royalties directly through your PRO.

 

How do I get paid if someone wants to license my songs individually through MusicMind?

  • If we license your track as a “one-off” individual license, we will split the license fee 50/50 with you.