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What is library music and how does it work?

Written by Sam Willis | Jan 12, 2025 8:30:00 AM

What is library music and how do music libraries work? Find out here with professional library musician Paul Whitehead.

Library music is an often undervalued and misunderstood career choice for composers and producers. Creating library music can be a lucrative career for musicians who want to make music, but aren't too focused on being in the limelight. 

To get a better sense of what library music is, how music libraries work and how library music is sourced, watch our Industry Insights video with library musician Paul Whitehead below.

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