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I Would Like to Distribute Classical Music. What's the Procedure ?

We make it simple to distribute your classical music to all major platforms while adhering to the strict formatting and metadata requirements unique to the classical genre. Classical music distribution is available with all AMPLIFY subscription plans. If you're ready to share your classical works, here's a step-by-step guide to ensure your release meets all requirements 🎻


  1. Title Formatting Guidelines

Classical releases must follow a specific formatting style for titles. Here’s an example:

  • Album Title: Composer: Name of Work in Key, Catalog Number
    • Example: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92.
    • Alternative titles like "Best Piano Sonatas" may also be used.
  • Work’s Title: Name of Work in Key, Catalog Number
    • Example: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92.
  • Track Title: Movement Number, Movement Title
    • Example: II. Allegretto

We recommend consulting IMSLP or the composer’s official website if applicable to get the best information possible. Contemporary classical works or pieces not in the public domain are exempt from these formatting rules.

  1. Copyright Considerations

  • Public Domain Works: If the composer passed away more than 70 years ago, their works are in the public domain and typically listed on IMSLP.
  • Protected Works: For composers who are alive or passed away within the last 70 years, their works are likely still protected. You’ll need to source information from their official website, and any release featuring their music must be classified as a cover version.

  1. Artist Details

Properly listing artist details is crucial for classical music releases.

  • Performers
    • Include all major soloists, conductors, performers, and ensembles as main artists.
    • Use full legal names and corresponding instruments under Performers for each track.
  • Composers, Lyricists & Arrangers
    • Enter full legal names under Contributors details.
  • Publishers
    • Required only for music that’s not in the public domain (which must be labelled as cover versions)
    • Use resources like PRO databases or Discogs to identify the rightful music publishers.
    • Be cautious not to confuse a music score publisher (who publishes the written text) with the music publisher (who manages the rights to the music). We need the music publisher only. 

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