Non-Commercial Licensing
If you are interested in utilizing Michael Samson’s music or sheet music for Non-Commercial (Personal) Purposes, then a Non-Commercial License (also called a “NCL”) is what you need. You may purchase a Non-Commercial License directly on this website by using the store section of the Non-Commercial Licensing page.

Commercial Licensing
If you are interested in utilizing Michael Samson’s music or sheet music for Commercial (Business) Purposes, then a Commercial License (also called a “CL”) is what you need. You may request a quote for a Commercial License directly on this website by completing the form section of the Commercial Licensing page.

Stock & PROs Sub-Licensing
If you are interested in utilizing Michael Samson’s music or sheet music for Non-Commercial (Personal) Purposes or Commercial (Business) Purposes; and wish to license from an alternative source, then a Sub-License (also called a “SL”) is what you need. You may obtain a Sub-License directly from any of the Stock Music Libraries or Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) that Michael Samson is affiliated with by visiting the links of the Stock & PROs Sub-Licensing page.

When is Licensing Required?
Please note that the distinction for when you are required by law to request express permission or to purchase a license is NOT dependent on whether or not your intended use is for Non-Commercial (Personal) or Commercial (Business) purposes. The distinction is instead dependent on whether or not your intended use will be in a public domain / setting or if you intend to create duplicates / copies of the music and/or sheet music.

For a detailed chart and guide of when licensing or express permission is required, please Click Here.

Information to Help You!
In order to best explain how the licensing process works and to answer the majority of common questions, please take notice of the four buttons above, “About Licensing”, “About Copyright”, “When to License” and “Licensing Agreement”. These informational sections are very important for anyone who is interested in licensing Michael Samson’s music and/or sheet music. Please take the time to read this information, as it will provide you with a thorough understanding of the licensing process as well as the legal issues involved.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding licensing, please don’t hesitate to Contact Us.