1. How do I become a client?

2. How much does it cost to use your music?

3. How many CDs do you have available?

4. What kind of music do you have?

5. How can I find a piece of music?

6. Can I license music online?

7. I am on an annual agreement and I would like to report my usage online. What do I do?

8. Are your CDs available for personal use?

9. I USED LOOPS, SOUND FX OR MUSIC FROM AN APPLE PRODUCT, DO I NEED TO PAY YOU OR REPORT THIS IN A CUE SHEET? OR, COULD I GET YOUR HELP WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TRACKS?

10. I'm a composer and I would like to submit my music. How can I do this?

11. How can I get more information about APM MUSIC?

1. How do I become a client?

Becoming an APM client and gaining access to MyAPM and our complete library is easy! Just fill out our online client application or contact our Client Services department at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or feel free to call our Hollywood office at 323.461.3211. If you are already an APM Music client and would like to register for MyAPM, our Client Services department at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Once we have received your application you will receive an email acknowledging receipt. Shortly afterwards, an APM representative will contact you to discuss your music needs and customize a plan for you. You can choose a plan based on a needledrop agreement, where you pay as you go, or select from one of our many contract plans. Once approved, you will then be able to login to MyAPM using your chosen Username and Password. Click here to fill out an application.

What's Next? After you've completed the application, click here to find out about choosing your music, our Music Director assistance program and other basic information about working with APM. If you have questions, our Client Services department is ready to help at any time. Email them at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call our Hollywood office at 323.461.3211.

2. How much does it cost to use your music?

 The APM Music rate schedule is available from an APM Music Account Executive. The fees outlined in the schedule are based on the type of production, the specific rights needed for the production and the number of times music is used. These fees reflect charges on a per-project basis. For clients anticipating a high volume of music usage with APM Music, we suggest that you review your projected music needs with your APM Account Executive so that we may custom tailor an annual licensing package for you.

3. How many TRACKS do you have available?

 APM has the largest collection of production music in the world. We have over 350,000 tracks from our 35 libraries. The tracks are online only, available through our unique search and download project management system, MyAPM.

4. What kind of music do you have?

Because we have such a large collection of music (over 350,000 tracks), we're proud to offer every type of music imaginable. We have hundreds of categories and sub-categories of music to choose from: authentic ethnic tracks, classical recordings from the London Symphony, cutting-edge indie bands, dramatic orchestral recordings, electronica, archive recordings, and more! Whatever your musical needs, chances are that we'll have the perfect track for you. Finding the music is easy just contact one of our Music Directors and they will be happy to help you find the music you're looking for, a free service for APM clients. You can also browse our collection online by using our unique search and download system, MyAPM.

5. How can I find a piece of music?

APM makes it as convenient as possible for you to find the right music for your production. Our online music search and download systems allow you to search for tracks from our library and then audition them, 24 hours a day. In addition, we have Music Directors on staff whose expertise is available to you Monday - Friday during business hours. They will help guide you in exploring your musical options and provide you with a number of creative choices. Please note, the the preferred browsers to realize the best experience are IE8 and Firefox 3.6 or higher.

6. Can I license music online?

It's easy to license music online from APM. Simply go to our search and download system, MyAPM, click on the "Online Reporting" button, login if you haven't already, and choose the License Application you need. You can also have the online reporting forms pre-filled with your track selections a great time saver! If you are unsure which form you need, or if you would like additional information, contact our Client Services Department in Hollywood at 323.461.3211. Please note, the preferred browsers to realize the best experience are IE8 and Firefox 3.6 or higher.

7. I am on an annual agreement and I would like to report my usage online. What do I do?

It's easy to report your usage online. Simply go to our search and download system, MyAPM, click on the "Online Reporting" button, login if you haven't already, and choose the contract reporting form you need. You can also have the online reporting forms pre-filled with your track selections a great time saver! If you are unsure which form you need, or if you would like additional information, contact our Client Services Department in Hollywood at 323.461.3211. Please note, the preferred browsers to realize the best experience are IE8 and Firefox 3.6 or higher.

8. Are your CDs available for personal use?

The APM Music library is a professional library of music available for a fee for editing and synchronization into audio and audio/visual productions. Over the years, we have received many requests from the public asking if our tracks are available on iTunes and other such sites for personal listening, not for editing into a production. In response to these requests, we have selected some of our tracks and have put them up onto iTunes and other similar sites. It is important however, that we are clear about the different rights being granted:

1. Personal listening-If you find one of our songs on a legal download site (such as iTunes, Amazon MP3, et al) and wish to download that song for personal listening into your iPod, iPhone or some other MP3 device, you may do so once you have paid the fees to that site. This download does not convey any synchronization rights and the copy of the file downloaded cannot be used to edit into a production.
2. Synchronization-If you wish to use one of our tracks in an audio or audio/visual production, you may do so, subject to having an agreement with us. Once you have a synchronization agreement with us, you may download tracks from our website at www.apmmusic.com/myapm and use the tracks in your productions, subject to whatever limitations of use may be in your agreement.

9. I USED LOOPS, SOUND FX OR MUSIC FROM AN APPLE PRODUCT, DO I NEED TO PAY YOU OR REPORT THIS IN A CUE SHEET?  OR, COULD I GET YOUR HELP WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TRACKS?

No. Even though we created some of the tracks featured in iMovie, Final Cut Pro and Garage Band, these tracks are owned by Apple. It is our understanding that these tracks are not registered with any society anywhere in the world and that you are free to use them without any payment to anyone. If you need further information, please consult the user agreement contained within the Apple product in which you found the tracks. If you have questions about the products mentioned above, please contact Apple directly.

10. I'm a composer and I would like to submit my music. How can I do this?

Thank you for your interest in writing music for APM. While we are the licensing agent for our various libraries, we are not generally involved in the actual music production. Because of this, we suggest that all composers send their inquiries and submissions directly to the addresses of our individual libraries who are active in the United States in production.

11. How can I get more information about APM MUSIC?

Please feel free to contact one of our offices and we will be happy to answer any questions you have and help you with your specific music needs.

HOLLYWOOD
6255 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 820 Hollywood, CA 90028
323.461.3211 office • 323.461.9102 fax

NEW YORK
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TORONTO
5460 Yonge Street, Suite 1004 Toronto, Ontario CAN M2N 6K7
416.225.5525 office • 323.461.9102 fax

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