FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does your music cost?
How are you able to provide the music for free?
Can we record your songs on our CD without copyrights?
Do I have to become a member to download the music?
Do I have to report the usage of each song to CCLI?
What is CCLI?
 

How much does your music cost?
We don't charge for the use of music on our site. There are some songs, services or lessons that may charge a small fee per the request of the originator.

How are you able to provide the music for free?
All songs were written by very talented writers who don't care about getting rich, but who want to honor God by sharing their talents with the World free just as Christ gave the ultimate sacrifice to us free of charge.

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Can we record your songs on our CD without Copyrights?
We ask that you contact us directly with a written request for the use of any material that's listed on this site. Each song may vary according to the agreement that jayeMUSIC has with each song writer. However, if given permission, all copyright information such as; Writer, arranger, publisher, composer and producer must be listed on each distribution of the CD.

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Do I have to become a member to download the music?
You don't have to become a member to download our music. However, we do have certain content that you won't be able to access such as; Music lessons, iPOD videos, pictures and much more.

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Do I have to report the usage of each song to CCLI?
If the song you've downloaded has a CCLI number, you are required to report the usage to CCLI as a part of your churches licensing agreement. If you don't have a CCLI license at your church or organization, by law, you must have one to display songs on your video screen, print music, record music and make multiple copies.

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What is CCLI?
CCLI stands for Church Copyright License. It is a contractual agreement with songwriters and publishers from around the world. For an annual license fee, a church receives legal
use. Here is a simplified version of the Church Copyright License:

What You Can Do

• Print songs, hymns and lyrics in bulletins, programs, liturgies and songsheets for use in congregational singing.

• Create your own customized songbooks or hymnals for use in congregational singing.

• Create overhead transparencies, slides or use any other format whereby song lyrics are visually projected (such as computer graphics and projection) for use in congregational singing.
  Arrange, print and copy your own arrangements (vocal and instrumental) of songs used for congregational singing, where no published version is available.

• Record your worship services (audio or video) provided you only record live music. Accompaniment tracks cannot be reproduced. You may charge up to $4 each for audiocassette tapes and CDs, and $12 each for videotapes and DVDs.

What You Cannot Do

• Photocopy or duplicate octavos, cantatas, musicals, handbell music, keyboard arrangements, vocal scores, orchestrations or other instrumental works.

• Translate songs into another language. This can only be done with the approval of the respective publisher.

• Rent, sell or lend copies made under the license to groups outside the church or to other churches. (It is OK to distribute recordings to shut-ins, missionaries or others outside the church.)

• Assign or transfer the license to another church or group without CCLI's approval.

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT CCLI, CLICK HERE.

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