{"id":9714,"date":"2026-09-20T18:17:37","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T16:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/?p=9714"},"modified":"2026-09-20T18:17:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T16:17:37","slug":"prix-licence-musique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/2026\/09\/20\/prix-licence-musique\/","title":{"rendered":"How much is a music licence? Method of calculation and examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"tlcp-article\">\n<header class=\"tlcp-hero\"><span class=\"tlcp-kicker\">TuneLockr Guide \u00b7 Licensing<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>How much is a music licence? Method of calculation and examples<\/h1>\n<p class=\"tlcp-lead\">There is no universal tariff: the value depends on the rights granted, the exposure, and the importance of the music in the project.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tlcp-actions\"><a class=\"tlcp-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/app.tunelockr.com\/depot\">Estimate then create a licence \u2197<\/a><a class=\"tlcp-btn is-ghost\" href=\"\/en\/monetiser-sa-musique\/\">See the main guide<\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"tlcp-offer\">First registration free \u00b7 no bank card required<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"tlcp-body\">\n<p><strong>Music licence price<\/strong> here refers to a concrete process: identifying the correct rights holders, defining the intended use or evidence required, formalising decisions and keeping the elements that will help understand the agreement later. This method avoids vague promises and reduces misunderstandings between artists, producers, labels, publishers, and users.<\/p>\n<p>TuneLockr helps creators organise their files, evidence, and permissions. The tool does not replace a collecting society or personalised legal advice. The information below is educational and should be tailored to the project, territory, and any existing contracts.<\/p>\n<h2>Music licence price: the four key decisions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tlcp-grid\">\n<article class=\"tlcp-card\">\n<h3>Scope of use<\/h3>\n<p>Local organic usage does not have the same value as a multi-territory paid campaign.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"tlcp-card\">\n<h3>Duration and territory<\/h3>\n<p>The longer and broader a licence, the more it ties up exploitation opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"tlcp-card\">\n<h3>Exclusive<\/h3>\n<p>Exclusivity limits the ability to licence elsewhere and should be valued accordingly.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"tlcp-card\">\n<h3>Role of the music<\/h3>\n<p>Theme, main feature, trailer and background track do not carry the same creative weight.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tlcp-note\"><strong>Important point on music licence price.<\/strong> Don't confuse identification, evidence, ownership, and permission. A code, a deposit, a dated file or a detection documents a specific aspect; no single element answers all questions.<\/div>\n<h2>Implementing music licence price, step by step<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Map out the people and assets<\/h3>\n<p>Start by naming the work, the recording, the exact version, and the relevant files. Add the authors, composers, performers, producers, publishers, or relevant representatives. This mapping prevents a decision made about the master from being mistakenly applied to the composition, or vice versa.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Describe the requirement using verifiable parameters<\/h3>\n<p>Replace general wording with observable parameters: uses, media, territory, duration, exclusivity, volumes, permitted modifications, recipients, and termination conditions. When the project changes, create a new version of the agreement or the record instead of quietly altering the history.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Check existing documents<\/h3>\n<p>Review contracts, mandates, licences, split sheets, statements, invoices, and relevant exchanges. Prior authorisation, management mandates, or exclusivity may affect your room for manoeuvre. Where important stakes are involved, a professional analysis ensures a reliable interpretation.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Keep an accessible record<\/h3>\n<p>Archive the final version, attachments, date, identity of the people who validated, and the corresponding files. Use a consistent naming convention and save everything in a location separate from the place of creation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tlcp-checklist\"><strong>Checklist before approval<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Request a full brief<\/li>\n<li>Separate composition and master rights<\/li>\n<li>Quantify options and renewals<\/li>\n<li>Plan for overages and extensions<\/li>\n<li>Document the pricing assumptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Integrate music licence price into a release cycle<\/h2>\n<h3>Before finalisation<\/h3>\n<p>Bring together the relevant people while creative and business decisions are still easy to explain. For 'scope of use', assign a responsible person and set a validation date. This early step takes less time than searching for documents a few months after the release.<\/p>\n<h3>Upon delivery<\/h3>\n<p>Create a reference folder containing the approved export, metadata, agreements, contact details, and a summary of decisions taken. Do not overwrite old versions: archive them with a clear status. This will allow you to show which file was delivered, when, and under what conditions.<\/p>\n<h3>During use<\/h3>\n<p>Monitor any divergence between the intended scope and the actual use. A campaign might extend, a video may be re-edited, a partner may change, or a new platform might arise. The aim is not to block all change but to identify when a new approval or extension becomes necessary.<\/p>\n<h3>At closure or renewal<\/h3>\n<p>Note the definitive end, the files returned or deleted, the amounts paid, and any possible extensions. A brief review creates a reliable record and improves future agreements. For a catalogue, apply the same framework to each title in order to make decisions comparable.<\/p>\n<h2>How to assess the quality of the mechanism?<\/h2>\n<p>For music licensing fees, a good file is <strong>understandable<\/strong> by someone who was not involved in the discussions, <strong>traceable<\/strong> thanks to consistent files and dates, <strong>proportionate<\/strong> to the value of the use and <strong>reversible<\/strong> when the authorisation comes to an end. These criteria are more useful than a stack of unrelated documents.<\/p>\n<p>Test your organisation with a simple scenario: if the project manager is absent, can someone else identify the correct version, know who makes decisions, find the proof and understand what is permitted? If the answer is no, add an index or an overview sheet rather than multiplying the number of folders.<\/p>\n<h2>International project: additional checks<\/h2>\n<p>International exploitation requires checking territories, languages, intermediaries, and the applicable law. Terms and formalities are not identical everywhere. Therefore, avoid presenting a French model as universal. For significant operations, have the scope confirmed by a professional familiar with the relevant countries and consult the resources of the [organisation].<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wipo.int\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Intellectual Property Organization<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Example of a properly defined decision<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tlcp-example\">\n<p>A workable decision answers five questions: <strong>who<\/strong> authorises or declares, <strong>which file<\/strong> is involved, <strong>for what use<\/strong>, <strong>for how long<\/strong> and <strong>with what compensation or proof<\/strong>. If any of these answers is missing, add it before sharing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Common mistakes to avoid<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Using a template without adapting it to the actual project.<\/li>\n<li>Treating the work and the master as a single asset.<\/li>\n<li>Forgetting a co-author, a producer or a previous licence.<\/li>\n<li>Granting exclusivity without a defined duration or precise territory.<\/li>\n<li>Only keep isolated screenshots, without source files or context.<\/li>\n<li>Present a detection or identifier as absolute proof.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Sources and guidance<\/h2>\n<p>To explore further, consult the official resources of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacem.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SACEM<\/a>. Texts and practices evolve: check the applicable version at the time of your project.<\/p>\n<section class=\"tlcp-faq\">\n<h2>Frequently asked Questions<\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary>Is there an official scale?<\/summary>\n<p>There is no single rate chart covering all uses. Organisations and industry players may publish benchmarks for certain scenarios.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Should we charge more for exclusivity?<\/summary>\n<p>Generally yes, as it limits other opportunities during the agreed period.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can you offer multiple options?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes: Different durations, territories, or media make negotiations more transparent.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<aside class=\"tlcp-related\"><span class=\"tlcp-related-kicker\">TuneLockr Rights<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Protect your music before sharing it.<\/h2>\n<p>Create proof linked to this version of your work, then find your licences and your usage in one unified process. Dive deeper with the <a href=\"\/en\/monetiser-sa-musique\/\">main licensing guide<\/a> or <a href=\"\/en\/protect-my-music-2\/\">complementary guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tlcp-actions\"><a class=\"tlcp-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/app.tunelockr.com\/depot\">Create my proof \u2197<\/a><a class=\"tlcp-btn is-ghost\" href=\"\/en\/tunnel-locker-pricing\/\">See offers<\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"tlcp-offer\">First registration free \u00b7 no bank card required<\/p>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is no universal tariff: the value depends on the rights granted, the exposure, and the importance of the music in the project.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9761,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9714","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-licences-musicales"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9714","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9714"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9714\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9854,"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9714\/revisions\/9854"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9761"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9714"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9714"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9714"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}