The Music Master Use License is generally the first step in being able to use a copyrighted music master for your project. It gives the license holder the right to use a recorded piece of music in a media project such as a film, TV show, commercial, or another visual creation or audio project. A master license is obtained from the person who owns the recording, the party that financed the recording.

This contract is a legal document that details the terms and conditions between a Licensor and a Producer.

It covers the essential elements of the relationship such as:

  • Date of Service
  • Ownership Rights
  • Release Date
  • Name of Project
  • Use Rights of Recording
  • And More.

The Music Master Use License includes all essential terms and conditions. This core music contract is fully customizable with all essential terms and conditions.

Whether you’re just starting as a musician or established in the industry, our contracts will help guide you through every step of your process to ensure you are protected and make sure everything goes smoothly from the time to step into the studio to royalty splits. With Creators’ Legal Music Contracts, you don’t have to worry again.

Creating a contract ensures that the parties agreeing will have all the proper terms and conditions laid out before the engagement.

Other names for this Document:

Music Master Use License Contract, Master Use License, Master License Agreement.

Approximate time to complete contract:  4-5 Minutes

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What is it?

The Music Master Use License covers the essential contract terms between a Licensor and a Producer:

This standard Independent Music Contract covers:

  • The Start Date of the Agreement
  • The Release of Rights by the Owner
  • The Use Rights
  • The Rights and Responsibilities of the Parties
  • Work-For-Hire Language
  •  Alternative Dispute Resolution Issues, including Venue & Choice of Law

How does it work?

Use this document to explain the relationship between a Licensor and a Producer:

Some things needed to build your custom the Music Master Use License:

  • Names of the Parties
  • Addresses of the Parties
  • Emails of the Parties
  • Use Rights
  • State for Venue and Choice Provisions

Once you have completed drafting the Music Master Use License, you will be able to save to edit further, download a PDF or send to the other party for electronic signature.