So you want to sample someone else's music in your track? You need to do things by the book.

There are a few important steps to follow when it comes to how to clear a sample for use in your own music. So in this vid, we'll explain how to sample music legally before you can release it to Spotify, Apple Music and other major platforms.

Let us know in the comments if you have questions or your own tips for licensing samples and getting approval.



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Skip ahead in the video ►
00:00​​​​ Intro to sampling music
02:27 Copyright licence for permission to use master recording
03:01 Apply for clearance well in advance
03:57 Collect info about the song you're sampling
05:10 Identify the master recording rights holder
05:46 Identify the publishing rights holder
06:36 Contact rights owners & negotiate
08:46 Final thoughts



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