Please read through the following answers to Frequently Asked Questions. We hope that the information provided below will help you to better understand LMFMusic and how we help artists. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us.

• 1. Who We Are

  LMFMusic is a new online A & R music business, dedicated to original music who give unsigned artists a chance to get their music/brand licensed and recognised for online sales world wide.

• 2. Our Mission

  Our mission is to help unsigned artists who make original music, get their music onto iTunes, so it can be pitched and heard anywhere in the world. We are committed to helping artists connect to music industry specialists, and we will help you pitch for music deals. We only deal with original music (no “covers”).

  We are committed to original music of all genres giving everyone the chance to have their music heard worldwide.

• 3. What We Do and How We Do It

  LMFMusic provides tracks to digital stores including iTunes worldwide. LMFMusic also helps connect you to people in the music industry, to help you pitch for deals for recording and publishing deals.

  LMFMusic also provides business marketing and accounting services.

  Once you’re signed up, we critique the music you send to us – any genre, any style – and work with you to get it to the world.

• 4. We’re Different Because –
  • We will actually listen to your music
  • We only deal with original music and you will always own your music.
  • We don’t care how old you are. We don’t care what you look like. We focus on the music.
  • We make the process easy and uncomplicated as we take care of the business side of your music so that you can take care of creating music.
  • The music creators have full control of their music and what happens to your music tracks.
  • You will get the Biggest Share of all digital revenues generated through LMFMusic’s efforts.
  • You will never be asked to sing or perform a cover song.
  • You can send your music from any country in the world.
  • LMFMusic looks for the outlier, meaning the one outside the mainstream.
• 5. Why Use LMFMusic?
  • We are not like any other music company
  • We will give you and your music a chance.
  • You can pitch to us from any country in the world.
  • We only care about the music.
  • We don’t care how old you are.
  • We don’t care what you look like.
  • We are a pathway to Itunes.
  • We are a pathway for Music Deals, Publishing, TV and Radio.
  • We will never own your music.
  • You will always own your music.
  • The music creators will have full control of their music and what happens to your music.
  • The music creators will always have the Biggest Share.
  • You will never be asked to sing or perform a cover song.
  • Original music only.
  • We see it from the artists perspective.
• 6. How To Submit Your Music
  • Register. On time registration using a valid email address.
  • Use REGISTER NOW button- 18yrs + you’re good to go.
  • If you’re under 18, you need parental or guardian’s consent.
  • Once you’re registered – choose your deal
  • Single Option upload 1-3 MP3 tracks
  • Album Option upload 1-10 MPS tracks
  • upload your original MP3 music files
  • Agree to Music Payments
  • Agree to Music Terms
  • SUBMIT your music

  Remember – only 100% original songs and original recordings are allowed, so no recordings from other people and no samples (unless you can provide written proof that you’ve got all necessary permissions). You have to own everything 100%. If in doubt, read the FAQs. If still in doubt, get expert advice. This is really important and there are no short cuts.

• 7. LMFMusic’s Process

  A automated email will be sent to you confirming that we have received your submission.

  We will critique your music. A response can take up to 10 days but generally a response is possible within 3-5 working days.

  We will notify you by email as to what music options are available to you.

  Successful submissions will receive music contracts containing the music deal and/or offer for your approval.

  Once contracts are approved then we are ready to begin with your music career.

• 8. Music Contracts

  Music contracts are individual for each Licensed Deal and can vary dependent upon each Artist. Due to privacy reasons, artist contracts will not be made public. We recommend that you get advice that is right for you and have your representative look over your contract when you receive one from us.

• 9. What Will It Cost?

  Click on Music Payments (Bottom of Home Page)

  Further info: click on Music Terms(Bottom of Home Page)

• 10. Age and Permission

  Under 18 years please get permission from a parent, guardian or carer.

  We really want you to understand how it all works so please

  Click on Music Payments

  Click on Music Terms

  and read the information provided

  18 years to 100 years are good to go!

• 11. What is an Original Song?

  This is a song that you have written and created from your own ideas and that belongs and is registered to you and your co-writers.

  Original songs referred to and for the purposes of trading with LMFMusic are songs that have not been released, published or licensed.
  Further info: click on Music Terms

• 12. What is a Cover Song?

  This is a song that has not been written or created by you.

  Cover songs referred to for the purposes of trading with LMFMusic are songs that have been released or published by other artists.

  DO NOT UPLOAD Cover songs.

  No Refunds will be given if you get it wrong and upload a cover song.

  Music files will be rejected and deleted.

  Further info: click on Music Terms

• 13. Who Owns The Music?

  The songwriter(s) own the song.

  The mechanical recording see Music Terms.

  The mechanical recording is usually owned by the songwriter or person who has paid for the recording and music production.

  In our case it is typically an unsigned songwriter/artist/music producer with finished original music tracks.

  LMFMusic will never own your song or your music.

• 14. How To Create an MP3?

  To convert a song’s file format:

  Open iTunes Preferences.
  Windows: Choose Edit > Preferences.
  Mac: Choose iTunes > Preferences.
  Click the General button, then click the Importing Settings button in the second section of the window.
  From the Import Using pop-up menu, choose the encoding format that you want to convert the song to, then click OK to save the settings.
  Select one or more songs in your library, then from the Advanced menu, choose one of the following (The menu item changes to show what’s selected in your Importing preferences):

  • Create MP3 version-use this format to submit your music tracks to us
  • Create WAV version-use this format to send for approved music tracks for digital uploads.
  • WAV file information will be explained in the correspondence that is sent with your Contract.
  • WAV format, encoded at 44.1khz,16 bit, 2 channel stereo.

  If you haven’t imported songs into iTunes yet, you can import and convert them at the same time. This will create a converted copy of the file in your iTunes Library based on your iTunes preferences. To convert all the songs in a folder or on a disk, hold down the Option key (Mac) or Shift key (Windows) and choose Advanced > Convert Import preference setting. The Import preference setting will match what you chose in step 3. iTunes will prompt you for the location of the folder or disk you want to import and convert. All the songs in the folder or on the disk will be converted.

  The song in its original format and the newly converted song appear in your library.

• 15. How Do I Get on iTunes?

  THE PROCESS:

  • Register
  • Use REGISTER NOW button
  • Upload MP3 music files
  • Single Option upload 1-3 MP3 tracks
  • Album Option upload 1-10 MPS tracks
  • Agree to Music Payments
  • Agree to Music Terms
  • SUBMIT your music
• 16. How Do I Get A Music Deal?

  THE PROCESS:

  • Register
  • Use REGISTER NOW button
  • Upload MP3 music files
  • Single Option upload 1-3 MP3 tracks
  • Album Option upload 1-10 MPS tracks
  • Agree to Music Payments
  • Agree to Music Terms
  • SUBMIT your music
• 17. Is LMFMusic an Agent?

  No you can have your own respresentative.

• 18. Copyright Artists Protection

  We strongly recommend that you register your songs before you send any songs to anyone and to us.

  It is your responsilbilty to protect your songs and registering your songs is the way to protect them.

  In Australian and New Zealand APRA will help you with this process.

  Cut and paste these links into your browser.

  Please look at these links as it contains some useful information and gives you the worldwide collection societies listings.

  http://www.apra-amcos.com.au

  http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/About/InternationalCopyrightRoyalties/APRAInternationalAffiliates.aspx

  LMFMusic will not store or keep your music tracks once they are uploaded to digital stores or for those music tracks that are not successful.

• 19. Royalty Payments

  We only get paid when your tracks make money. We administer the process, collect the revenues, check the accounting looks right and pay through the lion’s share – typically 75% – to you.

  Artists in Australia will need to have an ABN. You do not have to be registered for GST but you need to register an ABN.

  LMFMusic can assist you with applying for an ABN together with other business services you may need. Accounting and service fees apply.

  For digital uploads for online sales the majority share of 75% goes back to the artist and or the music creators.

  This will be explained in your Music contract.

• 20. Emails and Mobile Phones

  Emails: When you use this site emails are generated back to you.

  Check your JUNK MAIL and move our emails into your IN BOX Set your computer so you can receive emails we send to you.

  Hotmail and GMail accounts: LMFMusic logo may not load properly or appear within the email due to your browser settings for hotmail and Gmail accounts.

  Mobile Phones: Iphones: Apple does not allow you to upload music files on these phones. You will need to use an iPad or laptop or computer to submit music files to us.

  Smartphones/Android allow you to upload music files from a Smartphone direct to the lmfmusic.info site.

• 21. Genre

  We welcome all countries and nations.

  We communicate in English.

  We critique all music genres. We accept all music genres:

  • Alternative
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Metal
  • Pop
  • Rock
  • R&B Soul
  • World
  • Childrens’ music
  • Classic
  • Country Contemporary
  • Dance/Electronic/ Techno
  • Hip Hop/Rap
  • Inspirational/Mediation/Lounge
  • Folk/Instrumental, Bollywood

  and other music that we haven’t listed just list in the Genre section when you “Submit Music”

• 22. Making the Cut?

  Making the cut will very much depend upon the quality of your music production. We recommend that you pitch high quality recorded music when sending your music to us.

  Remember, you will be critiqued on the music.
  Therefore it is in your best interest to produce your best quality music tracks.
  Initially you will be sending us a MP3 file to critique.

  Successful music tracks will then need to be provided in WAV format encoded at 44.1khz, 16 bit, 2 channel stereo together with photo imagines.

  When we contact you we will give you all the details of what you need to provide to us.

  Whilst the music industry is exciting and inspiring it can also be very fickle, unpredictable and sometimes cruel.
  As artists we put our heart and soul into our music creations and nothing happens for us.
  The music industry is unpredictable as it always has been. Whilst we do care about the music we accept no responsibility. Therefore it is in your best interest to produce your best quality music tracks.
  Keep focusing on writing and producing world class music that can stand out on the world wide stage.

• 23. Registration Tips
  • One time registration using a valid email address. For purchase (submission) of additional single or album option go straight to submit music.
  • Multiple artist or band names and email addresses will require individual registration.
• 24. How It Works – Brief Overview

  All communication is in English. We suggest that you have a English Representative to help you. We strongly recommend that you read through and understand all the FAQ’s in particular:

  • Music Payments and Music Terms
  • How Do I Get On iTunes
  • How Do I Get A Music Deal
• 25. Direct Access

  How many times have you tried to pitch to a major Record Company to listen to your music? How many music executives can you access directly? If your answer is none, then LMFMusic is accessible and we can help you.

  LMFMusic is a pathway to iTunes, Music Publishing, Music Deals, Music Business Accounting and Marketing, Management and Music Production.

  Major Record Companies sign their talent from TV music shows, so how could they know about your music?

  We guarantee the songs you submitt to us, will be heard, critiqued and looked after with care.

  LMFMusic will listen and critique all the original songs that the major record companies either won’t look for, don’t know about, have overlooked or don’t care about. What makes us different from any other music companies is that we will give you a chance to have your music heard by our music A & R representatives.

  LMFMusic can facilitate the pathway Music Deals between yourself and the majors. You have worked hard to produce your music now let the world know about your music.

• 26. Your Music – Some Advice?

  Music is a great lifestyle so if that is what you want, then focus on the music. Stay true to yourself and keep going………..!!!!!!!!!!!!

  Music is a business and businesses have overheads. It costs money to run a business, there is no way around that. It costs money to develop and produce music.

  Artists have to invest in their music, there is no way around it.

  The reality is that it takes time, commitment, effort and money to produce music. It is sometimes hard to know why some artists make it and some don’t.

  Artists and musicians are creative people, sometimes other people do not understand, so we may feel rejected as things may not have gone to plan. Brush that away and stick to your music plan, or better, write a hit song.

  The Team @LMFMusic have all been their and are activately working in the music and entertainment business therefore we would like to recommend to you the following:-

  Never Give up. Keep going.

  Believe in yourself by honouring the talent that you have within.

  Don’t stop the flow, and we look forward to listening to your great music tracks.

  Best Wishes

  The Team@LMFMusic

• 27. Submitting Music Errors

  If you are having trouble uploading your music please check that the following is true:

  • You have read all of the FAQ’s
  • You have a stable, fast internet connection
  • You are using a laptop or desktop computer
  • You are uploading .mp3 files
  • You have entered all of the required fields
  • You are using a modern web browser
  • Your internet service is not being blocked by a firewall
• 28. PayPal

  How do I activate PayPal?

  For information on how to set up PayPal, please visit PayPal.com.au to setup your account. You must have a credit card associated with your PayPal account, or a Credit balance in your Paypal account in order to make payments.
  Note: When you use PayPal to pay for your music submissions at LMF Music, payment validation can take up to an hour before you can settle for your submissions. Payments made will be submitted to a PayPal account named My-Musicspace.com Pty Ltd; which is an incorporated body of LMF Music.

  What do I do if PayPal isn’t working?

  If you are unable to log in to PayPal to complete your payment transaction you will need to either contact PayPal directly or visit their website to recover or modify your login information. When logging in to PayPal to complete a payment, you will be redirected to the PayPal website. For security reasons, LMF Music cannot modify, support, or recover PayPal login information.

  Where can I see my past PayPal transactions?

  Any past subscription or character transfer charges made using PayPal or any other payment method can be viewed by logging in to your Account Management on the PayPal website.

  What happens if I try using PayPal and I don’t have the funds?

  If you do not have sufficient funds available in your PayPal account to complete a transaction, the music submission will not complete; and you’ll need to return to the site and prepare your submission once more.
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  I’ve never used PayPal. How do I set up a PayPal account?

  In order to create a PayPal account, you will need to visit the PayPal website or contact PayPal support staff directly for assistance.

  How do I add or transfer funds into my PayPal account?

  Any questions about adding funds, transferring funds, or checking available funds on your PayPal account need to be directed to PayPal support. LMF Music support staff cannot assist with PayPal account inquiries of any kind.

• 29. PayPal Transactions and Responsibilies

  LMFMusic is not part of Paypal and has no control over Paypal transactions.

  LMFMusic has no access or rights to Paypal accounts.

  LMFMusic has no control and take no responsilbility for transactions and transaction fees applied to your account.

  PayPay is a trusted worldwide brand.

• 30. What Browser Should I Use To Submit Music

  We recommend that you use Google Chrome when uploading tracks. Chrome is a fast modern browser that let’s you see (in the bottom left) what % of your files have been uploaded when you click the purple ‘Submit Music’ button.

  It is completely normal when uploading a file or set of files that are around 50mb+ to take 20mins to upload. For example when uploading a photo gallery that is 50mb to Facebook it will take around the same time.
  Your internet connection will determine how long it will take uploading music files, obviously the faster your internet connection the quicker the upload process.