What Easy Song Licensing does

Easy Song Licensing, operated by the Minnesota-incorporated Legacy Productions, Inc., is a niche music licensing platform that has operated continuously since 2005 from its headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The company's core function is to simplify and expedite the mechanical licensing process for cover songs, enabling individual musicians, cover artists, and distributors to legally record and release copyrighted works through a self-serve, three-step web workflow with a 1-2 business day turnaround. Pricing is anchored on a $19.99 per-song base license (currently promoted at $16.99) plus statutory royalties, with recurring VIP (20%) and All Access (30%) membership discount tiers.

The platform extends beyond transactional licensing into a multi-product offering. Complementing cover song licensing are Custom Licensing for video/print use cases, a Copyrighting service for original works, a pre-cleared track Marketplace for instrumentals and stems, and a Seal of Authenticity verification badge. For business customers, a Music Clearance API enables digital music distributors to integrate licensing clearance directly into their platforms, while Publisher Support and Go Digital services address the supply side of the catalog. The GTM motion is predominantly self-serve PLG through the website, supplemented by an affiliate/referral program and partnerships with independent distributors including CD Baby, Symphonic, Disc Makers, and Monetunes.

Revenue is generated across seven streams: one-time cover song licenses, custom licensing fees, marketplace commissions, copyright registration fees, membership subscriptions, referral/affiliate income, and publisher services. The company is privately held, has raised no external capital, operates with 1-10 employees, and has been bootstrapped and profitable over its two-decade history. Geographic focus is stated as North America, though the platform is globally accessible via the web.

Name

Easy Song Licensing

Legal name

Legacy Productions, Inc.

Website

https://easysonglicensing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Easy Song Licensing is a Minnetonka, Minnesota-based music licensing platform founded in 2005 that provides cover song mechanical licenses to individual musicians, plus custom licensing, publisher services, and a Music Clearance API for distributors. The bootstrapped, privately held company operates with 1-10 employees under Legacy Productions, Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Licensing Services

NAICS

Music Publishers (51223), Music Publishers (512230), Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) (533)

akta.pro primary industry

Mechanical Licensing (MLC/Local Equivalents, D2C/Streaming Mechanical) (MPAIABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mechanical Rights Collection & Licensing (MROs/CMOs) (MPAIAKAB), Sync Marketplaces & Licensing Platforms (MPAIALAG), Music Rights & Clearances (Sync, Score, Publishing) (MPADAAAI)

Keywords

• Cover song licensing
• Mechanical license clearance
• Music rights clearance
• Pre-cleared audio tracks
• Copyright registration

Headquarters

HQ city

Minnetonka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cover Song Licensing: One-time licensing fees for cover song mechanical licenses, plus ongoing royalty obligations to copyright holders. Base price is $19.99 per song with membership discounts available.
2. Custom Licensing: Custom rights clearance for video, print, and other non-standard music uses, with free consultations available
3. Marketplace - Pre-cleared Tracks: Platform for selling and purchasing pre-cleared cover recordings, instrumentals, and stems
4. Copyright Registration: Copyright registration services for original compositions and sound recordings
5. Membership Subscriptions: VIP membership (20% discount) and All Access membership (30% discount) providing ongoing pricing benefits on licensing services
6. Referral Income: Affiliate/referral commissions earned when partners or users direct new customers to the platform
7. Publisher Services: Services for music publishers including digitization and rights management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Easy Song Licensing (operated by Legacy Productions, Inc.) provides an online music licensing service that secures mechanical licenses for cover songs, custom rights clearance for video and print, a marketplace of pre-cleared audio tracks, and copyright registration. Cover song licenses start at $19.99 plus statutory royalties with a 1-2 business day turnaround.

Product overview

Easy Song Licensing operates as a multi-service music licensing platform offering both individual and business-facing solutions. The core offering consists of Cover Song Licensing (mechanical licenses at $19.99 plus royalties with 1-2 day delivery), Custom Licensing for video and print use cases, and a Marketplace of pre-cleared audio tracks. Supporting services include Copyrighting for original works, a Seal of Authenticity verification badge, and membership programs (VIP with 20% discount and All Access with 30% discount). For business customers, the platform provides a Music Clearance API for distributors and Publisher Support/Go Digital services for music publishers. The platform also offers various pricing tools, volume discount programs, and a referral income program. The company is based in Minnetonka, MN and has operated since 2005.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cover Song Licensing Core service that secures mechanical licenses for audio-only releases, allowing users to legally release recordings of copyrighted songs. Priced at $19.99 (or $16.99 for members) plus royalties, with licenses delivered in 1-2 business days. For independent musicians and cover artists.
• Seal of Authenticity A verification badge displayed on products to prove the user has legal permission to use the music, helping creators stand out and build trust with audiences.
• Custom Licensing Custom rights clearance for video, print, and other non-audio use cases, with free consultation available for complex licensing needs. For filmmakers, advertisers, and content creators.
• Marketplace Digital catalog of pre-cleared audio tracks including full covers, instrumentals, instrumentals with backing vocals, and stems. Provides pre-cleared cover recordings ready for use in creative projects.
• Copyrighting Service for protecting original music compositions and sound recordings, helping creators secure copyright protection for their original works.
• Music Clearance API Developer-facing API for music distributors to programmatically integrate music clearance and licensing workflows, enabling automation of rights clearance at scale within their own platforms.
• Publisher Support Support services for music publishers to manage and administer their publishing rights and catalog.
• Go Digital Digitization program helping music publishers transition their catalog to digital formats and distribution channels.
• VIP Membership Membership tier offering a 20% discount on cover song licensing fees for recurring customers.
• All Access Membership Membership tier offering a 30% discount on cover song licensing fees for maximum savings.
• Earn Referral Income Referral program allowing users and partners to earn income by directing new customers to Easy Song licensing services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cover song licenses processed in 1-2 business days

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CD BabycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCD Baby is listed as a trusted partner of Easy Song Licensing. CD Baby is a major music distribution service that likely refers customers to Easy Song for cover song licensing needs as part of their integrated service offering.
• SymphoniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSymphonic is a digital music distribution and publishing services company listed as a trusted partner, suggesting a referral or integration relationship for cover song licensing.
• Disc MakersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDisc Makers is a CD and vinyl replication/disc manufacturing company listed as a partner, likely referring customers needing cover song licenses for their physical releases.
• MonetunesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMonetunes is a music publishing services company listed as a partner under the publishing section, suggesting collaboration on publisher-facing services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Songtrust: Music publishing administration and rights clearance platform that helps songwriters and publishers register works and collect mechanical, performance, and sync royalties globally. Directly comparable to Easy Song's publisher-facing and licensing administration services.
• Audiam: Music rights administration and licensing platform (now part of SOCAN) focused on mechanical and neighboring rights collection for songwriters and publishers. Direct peer in the mechanical rights administration space.
• Songtradr: Music licensing marketplace and rights technology platform connecting creators, brands, and rights holders for sync, master, and custom licensing. Direct peer in the music licensing marketplace category adjacent to Easy Song's marketplace offering.

Broad incumbents

• Harry Fox Agency: Long-established US mechanical licensing agent and rights administration provider for music publishers, offering mechanical and synchronization licensing at scale. Broad incumbent in the same mechanical licensing space Easy Song serves.
• Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC): Designated collective created by the Music Modernization Act to administer blanket mechanical licenses for eligible songs in the US. Functions as a broad incumbent in mechanical licensing and a structural alternative to Easy Song's cover song licensing service.
• Music Reports Inc. Rights management and music licensing technology company serving streaming platforms, broadcasters, and digital services with licensing, cue sheet, and royalty processing. Comparable as a B2B rights infrastructure provider overlapping with Easy Song's API offering.

Emerging players

• Epidemic Sound: Subscription-based music licensing platform for content creators offering pre-cleared tracks for digital use. Comparable in serving creators seeking pre-cleared music, overlapping with Easy Song's marketplace and custom licensing use cases.
• Artlist: Music licensing platform offering royalty-free and pre-cleared tracks for filmmakers, brands, and content creators. Emerging player in creator-focused music licensing with a marketplace model comparable to Easy Song's pre-cleared tracks marketplace.

Regional players

• CD Baby Pro: Publishing administration arm of CD Baby offering song registration and royalty collection for independent songwriters. Both partner and adjacent service provider, overlapping with Easy Song's music publishing support and distribution-adjacent licensing.

Others

• BMAT Music Innovators: Music identification, rights administration, and licensing technology provider serving PROs, publishers, and digital platforms. Adjacent infrastructure provider whose rights tech overlaps with the back-end workflows Easy Song uses to clear licenses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/easysonglicensing

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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