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. WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFO ABOUT THE NOTIFICATION I RECEIVED FROM A VIDEO I UPLOADED TO YOUTUBE?
11. I'm a composer and I would like to submit my music. How can I do this?
12. 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:
- 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.
- 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. WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFO ABOUT THE NOTIFICATION I RECEIVED FROM A VIDEO I UPLOADED TO YOUTUBE?
If you’ve received a notice from YouTube stating that APM Music or Rumblefish (on behalf of APM Music) owns or controls the content in your video, this FAQ is for you. It will explain what the notice is and why you received it.
GENERAL POINTS
Question: What is a YouTube Content ID Notice?
Answer: This is a notice you receive when a video you’ve uploaded contains content, either
video or music, that YouTube identifies as being owned by someone else.
Question: Why does this happen?
Answer: Content ID is a technology that exists for three reasons: (a) it allows content providers to identify when videos incorporate their content, (b) it allows YouTube to generate revenue by placing advertising next to content that has been included in the Content ID program and identified in uploaded videos (this revenue is shared with Content ID partners such as APM Music and its composers); and (c) this revenue stream allows YouTube to offer its video sharing service for free.
Question: If APM Music owns the content, why does the letter in some cases mention Rumblefish?
Answer: APM Music uses Rumblefish to administer YouTube’s Content ID system processing on APM Music’s behalf.
Question: I own the video I recorded, not you!
Answer: That’s basically right, but read on. YouTube, Rumblefish and APM Music ARE NOT CLAIMING ANY RIGHTS IN THE ORIGINAL VIDEO FOOTAGE YOU CREATED. The YouTube Content ID system asserts claims relating to APM Music’s content that you most likely have included in your video. The original video is yours, subject to APM Music’s rights in the music in your video which remains APM Music’s, in other words both parties retain ownership of their separate creative property.
MY VIDEO CONTAINS MUSIC I LICENSED FROM APM MUSIC
Question: I licensed a track or tracks from APM Music which included the right to post my video on YouTube. Why did I get a copyright notice from YouTube?
Answer: If you licensed one or more tracks from APM Music which includes the right to post your production on YouTube, you're 100% legal and good to go. You have done nothing wrong by using the song you legally licensed, and your video will continue to stream from the YouTube website in all territories where YouTube is able to operate. The YouTube Content ID system sent you a notice because it has identified, via our partnership with YouTube, that your video in fact includes a song from APM Music. Just as television networks place ads on their programs in order to be able to pay for the content they broadcast, YouTube uses its Content ID system to identify content on its system in order to compensate copyright owners by placing ads next to videos that include that content. You've done your part by licensing the music from APM Music, and the notification is simply a confirmation from YouTube to you that it has identified the content contained in the video. There is nothing that you need to do. If you have questions regarding the placement of advertising in or next to your video, please contact APM Music at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
and we will get in touch quickly. Alternatively, you may contact your APM Music Account Executive. In your email, please make sure to give us the URL for your video, relevant information about your license and the best way to contact you.
Question: I licensed a track or tracks from APM Music Music which did not include the right to post my video on YouTube. What should I do?
Answer: Contact your Account Executive at APM Music and they can work with you to ensure that you are licensed for Internet use.
Question: What if I dispute the claim that my video contains music from APM Music?
Answer: Your video should not be taken down because of a claim in relation to APM Music content. If you believe one of the following facts to be true, you should dispute the claim and it will be reviewed within 48 business hours: (a) the YouTube Content ID system has misidentified the music in your video as a song you did not include in the flagged video, or (b) you feel you own the identified music content that has been claimed outright and have not designated a third party to claim and monetize the content in the YouTube Content ID system. Once we receive notice from YouTube, we will review your claim. If your video does not contain music owned by APM Music, we will release the claim.
Question: I don’t want advertising in or next to my video.
Answer: YouTube provides a free video sharing service for hundreds of millions of users. The way that YouTube generates revenue to pay for the service is via advertising on pages where content has been identified as being owned by a YouTube partner. Supporting the Content ID system helps keep YouTube free for everyone. If you properly licensed a track from APM Music, and you have concerns about the advertising next to your video, please contact APM Music at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
and we will get in touch quickly. Alternatively, you may contact your APM Music Account Executive. In your email, please make sure to give us the URL for your video, relevant information about your license and the best way to contact you.
VIDEOS CONTAINING MUSIC PROPERLY LICENSED FROM AN APM MUSIC AUTHORIZED RESELLER
Question: What is an APM Music Authorized Consumer Reseller?
Answer: From time to time, APM Music authorizes others to sell its music directly to the public for personal, non-commercial productions. Rumblefish and its website Friendly Music is one of those companies. This agreement allows them to offer music owned by APM Music directly to consumers for prices much lower than APM Music’s normal costs, however, this license does allow for the placement of advertising next to or in your video so that APM Music can continue to provide licenses to consumers at low prices.
VIDEOS CONTAINING APM MUSIC WHICH YOU DID NOT LICENSE
Question: I posted a video containing APM Music but did not license the music myself. What is the meaning of the notice I received?
Answer: There are hundreds of thousands of videos on YouTube containing music from APM Music from many different sources. The YouTube Content ID system sent you a notice because it has identified, via our partnership with YouTube, that your video in fact includes a song from APM Music. Just as television networks place ads on their programs in order to be able to pay for the content they air, YouTube uses its Content ID system to identify content on its system in order to compensate copyright owners by placing ads next to videos that include that content.
Question: Is there anything I need to do?
Answer:
- If you used our music in your video and your video is for personal, non-commercial purposes, please go to www.friendlymusic.com, search for the track, and buy a license.
- If you used our music in your video and your video is for professional purposes including Film, Television Show, Advertisement, Trailer, etc., please contact APM Music at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 323-461-3211 to acquire a license..
- If you posted a video that you got from somewhere else, for example a TV show or movie, the notice you received indicates that that video contains music from APM Music. In this case, there is nothing you need to do relative to our music.
Please note that in all three scenarios above, YouTube and APM Music reserve the right to generate revenue from the placement of ads around your video, and APM Music reserves the right to block your video at any time in the future if the video has APM Music tracks/music content which has not been properly licensed.
SUMMARY
Question: If I have additional questions, what should I do?
Answer: YouTube’s Content ID system can be complicated and we are happy to answer any additional questions you may have. If so, please email us at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
and we’ll do our best to answer your questions quickly and accurately. Given the volume of videos that include APM Music tracks, we request your patience. Please make sure that your email includes a brief description of your question or issue and the URL of the video.
Disclaimer
The FAQ does not reflect the opinions of YouTube, Google, Rumblefish or their subsidiaries or affiliates. It is the property of APM Music and has been created in an effort to help answer questions for YouTube users who receive Content ID claims from YouTube for music content owned or represented by APM Music.
11. 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.
12. 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
381 Park Ave South, Suite 1101 New York, NY 10016
212.856.9800 office • 212.856.9807 fax
TORONTO
5460 Yonge Street, Suite 1004 Toronto, Ontario CAN M2N 6K7
416.225.5525 office • 323.461.9102 fax
Our business hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern and Pacific.
General Questions
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Music Director Support
323.461.3211
Client Services & Tech Support
323.461.3211
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Share Link: 
