Free Sync Licensing Guides
Plain-language guides for independent artists, songwriters and producers who want their music in TV shows, films, games and ads. Written by Randy S. Carter Sr., founder of WWHImagine (M.S. in Entertainment Business, Full Sail University).
How to Get Your Music in TV Shows: A Beginner's Guide
Every time you hear a song in a TV show, someone got permission to use it.
The 3 Files Every Music Supervisor Asks For
If a music supervisor likes your song, they'll want to clear it fast.
What Is a Split Sheet?
A split sheet is a short written agreement that lists everyone who wrote a song and what percentage of the song each person owns.
Sync License vs. Master Use License: What's the Difference?
Every recorded song is really two pieces of property, and using it in a show, film or ad takes permission for both.