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Frequently asked questions

• What is a “Performance Rights Organization”?

  A Performance Rights Organization (PRO) is an entity that collects and distributes performance royalties on behalf of composers and songwriters when their music is played publicly, such as on radio, TV, or live venues.

• Does your library participate in YouTube’s Content ID?

  No, our library does not currently participate in YouTube’s Content ID system. You are able as an artist to use Youtube Content ID to help protect your music and ensures you receive royalties when your tracks are used in YouTube videos, however tracks uploaded free should not be registered with Youtube Content ID as buyers on stockmusic.net have rights to use their downloads in their video uploads.

• How do public performance royalties work for production music?

  Public performance royalties are earned when your music is played in public spaces like restaurants, shops, or on radio and TV. PROs track these plays and distribute the royalties to you based on the performance data.

• I wish to sign an exclusive license agreement with you. Do you offer that?

  We don’t believe in exclusive agreements - we believe musicians should own their copyrights and content. You’re free to distribute your music via other libraries and maintain control.

• When do I get to review and sign a license agreement?

  You will have the opportunity to review the license agreement during signup. Once your music has been approved and is ready to be included in our library you can view the agreement in your profile at any time later.

• How long does it take to know if I’ve been accepted to your library?

  We receive a lot of submissions, but carefully listen to every single one. The review process typically takes 2-4 weeks. We’ll notify you via email once a decision has been made.

• When will I hear back from you?

  You will hear back from us within 2-4 weeks after submitting your application or music samples. There are delays at times but we promise a response.

• How do composers get paid in the realm of royalty free music?

  Composers are paid through upfront licensing fees or revenue shares from sales of their music. Payment terms are specified in the licensing agreement, and the total amount distributed to artist is split by the number of downloads and licenses.

• What are the licensing terms of the agreement with stockmusic.net?

  The licensing terms vary depending on the type of license the buyer selects, but typically include details on usage rights, exclusivity, and payment terms. Learn more about our music license types.

• What can I do to increase my chances of making it into your library?

  Submit high-quality, well-mixed tracks, follow our submission guidelines, and provide accurate metadata. Showcasing a diverse range of styles and genres can also improve your chances. We’re looking for music that makes media better and helps creators tell their story while wowing their audience

• Do I really need to have metadata for all my tracks?

  Just some basics - we’ll capture the details we need, and our team will handle the rest. We’re experts at cataloging and describing your track so that buyers can find it based upon what they are looking for in the moment - be that mood, genre, tempo and others.

• Is there anything in particular you are looking for in your artists?

  We seek artists with high-quality, original music, a clear understanding of production standards, and a professional approach to their work. Diversity in style and genre is also valued. We celebrate both new artists with standout sounds as well as established artists with large catalogs.

• Is your license agreement exclusive or non-exclusive?

  We offer non-exclusive licensing agreements. The terms will be detailed in the contract you review during signup.

• How difficult is it to be accepted to stockmusic.net?

  We get a lot of submissions - acceptance depends on the quality of your music and adherence to our submission guidelines. We evaluate each submission carefully to maintain a high standard for our library. We are selective in who we bring on to maintain the high level of quality our creator buyers expect for their projects.

• Do you accept all artists to your library?

  No, we do not accept all artists. Each submission is reviewed to ensure that the music meets our quality standards and fits our library’s needs. We encourage you to submit your best tracks today to be part of the world’s best stock music library.