Licensing & Permissions

Proper Attribution:

Title of Work
Music by Jake Runestad, Text by Author
© Year by Jake Runestad

What Would You Like to Do?

Distribute Audio Recordings (from a live performance or “studio” session)


(digital files, CDs, practice tracks, etc., whether for sale or for free)

  • This requires a mechanical license from the copyright owner (Jake Runestad Music LLC).
  • Mechanical licenses have a set fee structure set by copyright law.
  • Acquire this license through Easy Song Licensing (includes a fee) or contact us directly by completing the Mechanical License Form.

Create and Distribute Practice Tracks

  • Many of my works are available through Choral Tracks LLC.
  • If you’re creating your own tracks, this requires a specialty license from me, the copyright owner (Jake Runestad Music LLC).
  • Acquire this license by contacting us directly.

Distribute a Video of a Live or Recorded Performance


(interactive: a video posted to YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, create DVDs, etc.)

  • ALL videos require a synchronization license from the copyright owner (Jake Runestad Music LLC).
  • Please complete the Synchronization License Form.

Stream Audio or Video of a Live Performance


(non-interactive: the audio/video disappears after the performance)

  • This is considered a live performance and is covered by ASCAP‘s licensing.
  • Please submit your concert information to ASCAP.

Offer a Paid, On-Demand Video/Audio of a Performance of Jake's Music


(on-demand: the audio/video is accessible any time during it’s window of availability)

  • This requires a monetized video license. Please contact us for information.
  • Also, please submit your concert program to ASCAP.

Create and Distribute a Virtual Ensemble Performance (Virtual Choir, Virtual Band, etc.)

  • This requires several kinds of rights including a synchronization license(s), an adaptation license, and video streaming license.
  • We will create a specific Virtual Ensemble license for your use upon completion of the Virtual Ensemble License.

Create an Arrangement or Transcription of Jake’s Music

  • Please contact us for all arrangement and transcription requests, and provide as much information as you can!
  • Permission must be granted in writing by the copyright owner for any notated arrangements or transcriptions.