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Music copyright to follow during production

When creating a class, if you proceed with music copyright considerations, you can create your class more safely.

What is music copyright?

It refers to the rights to creative works that music creators have. When using music (including BGM) in a class, you must pay royalties to the copyright holder to use it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't I use actual music tracks in my class?

To use actual music tracks, you can use them if you can pay royalties separately to various stakeholders such as music copyright holders, performers (instrument players) ・record producers・vocalists through individual contracts. However, since this contract is something CLASS101 cannot assist with, you must proceed individually.

What about copyright when using free music provided by other platforms like YouTube・Instagram?

Free music provided by other platforms (YouTube・Instagram, etc.) is often [free for commercial use] only for content on those platforms, so please check the license usage scope (whether the music is free for commercial use on other sites).

Can I use music I created myself if I registered it with the music copyright center?

If you created the music yourself, you may use it. However, when you register music with the music copyright center, the copyright association can exercise music management authority, so you may receive inquiries and discussions in the future.

If I play music for even 1 second in a class, does that count as using copyrighted material?

Yes. In principle, playing music for even 1 second in a video or performing an arrangement counts as using music copyright and fees may be charged.

If I use an arrangement rather than the original song, does that still count as using music copyright?

Yes. Both playing the original and arrangements count as music copyright usage and fees may be charged.

Does singing a cappella without accompaniment still count as music copyright usage?

Yes. Singing a cappella still counts as vocal performance, so it counts as music copyright usage and fees may be charged.

Does showing sheet music in class videos or lesson notes also count as music copyright usage?

Yes. Providing sheet music also counts as music copyright usage and fees may be charged.

What are the ways I can use music?

A1 You can use music you created yourself that is not registered with a music copyright center, or find the music copyright holder and obtain written permission. However, if the music is registered with a music copyright center, music usage fees may be charged.


A2 You can freely use music by subscribing to a license (commercial use allowed) on music-specialized sites like Artlist.


A3 You can use music for free when music copyright has expired (e.g., 70 years after the copyright holder's death), such as pansori, folk songs, and classical music.


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