The Price of Sound: How Much Does a Music License Actually Cost?

If you have ever tried to look up the cost of a music license, you have likely run into a frustrating wall of vagueness. The standard answer from the music industry is an unsatisfying “it depends.”

A music license can cost anywhere from $0 (for a credit-only agreement on a student film) to $1,000,000+ (for a global, chart-topping pop track featured in a multi-national television campaign).