- 1). Find music. You can select any music from your CD collection, but chances are you won't get permission to use it because large agencies and lawyers are involved and they don't let just anyone use the music for a video. You'll do better looking for local musicians or royalty-free music. Royalty free means you pay for the use of the music but don't have to pay royalties to the music owner every time the video is sold or distributed.
- 2). Get permission. Contact the musicians or their agency. Let them know what your project is and what your plans are for the video. Ask for permission and get the all the details of what you can and cannot do with the music. Make sure you have permission from the actual owner of the music. Sometimes groups that create music have signed away their rights to production companies or agencies.
- 3). Pay any fees needed for distribution. For royalty-free music this usually just means one up-front fee. Some royalty-free music can be used for any purpose while other music may be limited to certain types and amounts of distribution. Read the contract carefully.
- 4). Credit the music in the video. Ask the owner how he would like the music credited. It is important to note the author, performer, title and the owner of the music, such as a record label.
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