FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

MUSIC AND LICENSING

1. What kind of music do you compose?

I compose original orchestral and cinematic music for films, documentaries, television, advertising, trailers, and other audiovisual projects. My catalog features emotional, dramatic, evocative, and inspiring compositions designed to enhance storytelling through music.

2. Can I obtain a license to use your music in my project?

Yes. My catalog is available for synchronization licensing for audiovisual productions, advertising, trailers, YouTube content, and other projects compatible with the license terms. You can explore the available licensing options on each track's page.

3. How can I obtain a license?

You can purchase a standard license directly from the catalog or request a quote for exclusive licenses and specific requirements. Follow the instructions on the track's page to choose the option best suited to your project, as illustrated in the image below.

4. Are your compositions original?

Yes. All the compositions in my catalogue are original works, composed, performed, produced and recorded by me. I use professional virtual instruments and orchestral libraries to create them. I do not use artificial intelligence to create my music.

5. Can you compose custom music?

Yes. I create original commissioned compositions for films, documentaries, advertising campaigns and other audiovisual productions. Each project is developed according to the client's narrative, artistic and production requirements. To request a tailored proposal, please contact me and describe your project.

6. What types of licences do you offer?

I offer synchronisation licences for various uses, including:

• Cinema and films

• Documentaries

• Television

• Advertising and commercials

• Trailers

• Audiovisual streaming

• Web and social media content

The terms depend on the usage category and the type of licence requested. For exclusive licences or specific requirements, you can request a quotation through the process indicated on the website.

7. Can independent filmmakers also obtain a licence for your music?

Certainly. My compositions are available to independent filmmakers, professionals, agencies and production companies. The required licence and its terms depend on the project and the intended use.

8. Is your music royalty-free?

No. My music is licensed through synchronisation licences that authorise specific uses under the agreed terms. Purchasing a licence does not transfer ownership of the composition or the copyright.

9. Can I use your music on YouTube?

Yes, provided that the licence purchased authorises the intended use in the video or project. Before publishing, you must verify that the relevant usage category is covered by the licence and comply with all its terms.

10. How quickly do you respond?

I generally respond to enquiries within 24–48 business hours.

11. Do you work with international clients?

Yes. My compositions are available for international projects and clients. Territorial conditions and authorised uses depend on the selected licence.

12. Where can I listen to your music?

You can listen to a selection of my compositions directly on this website and discover more music on my streaming platforms and professional profiles.

13. What experience and recognition have you gained throughout your career?

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with organisations such as RAI, Warner Music Italy, Koch Music, TRBrec and Naucrates Music.

My work includes the international wildlife documentary PELAGOS – Welt der Wale and an audiovisual production dedicated to Modena, for which I composed the original soundtrack.

On ReverbNation, I reached the Top 3 in the Classical artist charts in Italy and the Top 21 worldwide.

14. How can I pay for a licence?

You can pay online through Stripe Checkout by following the instructions displayed during the purchase process.

15. Which payment methods are accepted?

You can pay by credit or debit card, PayPal and Google Pay, using the options available on the checkout page.

16. How is the licence price calculated?

The price depends on the selected track and the usage options chosen. Before proceeding with payment, you can view the total calculated according to your selections during the purchase process.

17. Is the payment process secure?

Yes. Payments are processed through Stripe Checkout. Payment details are entered directly into the checkout interface and not into the website's forms.

18. How do I receive my licence and download the music?

After completing the payment, a page opens where you can download the purchased track in WAV format and the corresponding licence, available in Italian and English.

19. Can I request a quotation before purchasing?

Certainly. To request an exclusive licence or a customised solution, you can use the dedicated process on the website. I will assess the details of your project and respond with a proposal suited to your requirements.

20. Can I select multiple usage categories for the same track?

Yes. If your project requires multiple usage categories for the same track, you can select them during the purchase process. The system automatically applies a progressive discount based on the number of categories selected:

• 2 categories: 5% discount

• 3 categories: 10% discount

• 4 categories: 15% discount

• 5 or more categories: 20% discount

The final price is calculated automatically and displayed before you proceed with payment.

21. What does a non-exclusive licence mean?

A non-exclusive licence allows you to use the music in the specifically authorised project, subject to the contractual terms. The same composition may also be licensed to other clients.

22. Can I use the music in multiple projects with a single licence?

No. Each licence authorises the use of the music exclusively in the specifically authorised project. A new licence is required to use the same composition in separate projects.

23. Does the licence have an expiry date?

Duration of advertising licences

Advertising licences are valid for three (3) years and may be renewed exclusively by entering into a new agreement before the expiry date.

Non-use of licences

Any licence that has not been used for its specifically authorised purpose within three (3) years from the date stated on the licence will cease to be effective, and the relevant agreement will be considered terminated, unless an extension is granted.

The Licensee may submit a written request for an additional twelve (12) months, at no extra cost, before the original deadline expires. The request must state and explain the reasons why the project has not yet been completed. The extension is subject to the Licensor's assessment and approval and does not constitute an automatic right of the Licensee.

If no extension is granted in writing, the licence and the relevant agreement will cease to be effective upon expiry of the applicable deadline, without any entitlement to a refund of amounts already paid.

24. Does a non-exclusive licence guarantee exclusive use of the music?

No. A non-exclusive licence does not prevent Alberto Puviani from licensing the same composition to other clients. If you require an exclusive agreement, you can request a quotation through the dedicated process on the website.

25. Can I use the music as the main soundtrack of a film?

For the Cinema/Film and Audiovisual Streaming categories, the standard licence does not authorise the use of the music as the main soundtrack. For different requirements, you can request a specific assessment through the dedicated process on the website.

26. Can I modify the music or use only part of it?

The use of the composition must comply with the terms of the purchased licence. Any modifications, adaptations or specific uses must be assessed in relation to the rights granted. If in doubt, please contact me before using the track.

27. Can I transfer the licence to another person or company?

No. The licence may not be transferred, assigned or sublicensed to third parties without the prior authorisation of the rights holder and in compliance with the contractual terms.

28. Do I become the owner of the music when I purchase a licence?

No. Purchasing a licence grants the right to use the music within the limits specified in the licence, but does not transfer ownership of the composition, the copyright or ownership of the original recording, all of which remain with Alberto Puviani.

29. Which licence allows me to monetise videos on YouTube or publish content on social media?

Each licence is dedicated to a specific usage category that defines its scope of application. To monetise videos on YouTube, an exclusive Web licence is required. In all cases, authorship must be acknowledged by identifying Alberto Puviani as the composer.

30. Can I use your music on television networks such as RAI or Mediaset?

Yes. Standard and exclusive licences are available for television use, with different rights and conditions.

Standard or non-exclusive licence: authorises the use of the track on the specific television network identified in the licence, without the right to transfer the authorisation to other broadcasters.

Exclusive licence: allows the use of the track on television networks owned by the Licensee and permits the Licensee to authorise other broadcasters to use the track, subject to the contractual terms.

31. If I purchase an exclusive licence for audiovisual streaming, can I also use the track on television?

No. The exclusive licence for audiovisual streaming and the television licence are separate and grant distinct usage rights. However, they can be purchased together to obtain both authorisations.

32. Can I use the same music in a film and a documentary, even if it is only background music?

No. Each licence authorises the use of the track in one specific project. To use the same music in separate film and documentary projects, even as background music, a separate licence is required for each project, even if both projects belong to the same director or production company.

33. Can I receive the stems of a track to modify the mix, or do I have to pay extra?

The track is supplied in the format specified by the licence. Stems, which allow you to adjust the individual musical elements to customise the mix, are not automatically included. They can be requested as an additional paid option. For details, please consult the Licences page or request a quotation.

34. Can a track be modified to better fit my scene?

Yes. You can request adaptations to the track, for example to adjust its duration, intensity or structure to suit the requirements of a scene. Requests are assessed according to the type of modification required and may involve an additional fee. To discuss possible adaptations, please contact me and describe your project and requirements.

35. Do you use artificial intelligence or special automated processes to compose your music?

No. All tracks are composed, performed, produced, recorded and mastered entirely by me, without the use of generative artificial intelligence. To create my orchestral compositions, I use virtual instruments and professional orchestral libraries, together with standard music production tools and processes.

36. Can I modify the track, add musical parts or use part of the music as a sample?

No. The licence authorises the use of the track within the limits of the specific licence purchased. It does not grant the right to modify the composition arbitrarily, add musical parts or use fragments as samples.

Limited adaptations to suit the requirements of a scene are permitted, such as fading the music in or out, shortening it or adjusting its duration, provided that the essential nature of the original work is not altered.

Any intervention that substantially alters the composition or involves a use beyond that authorised requires my prior consent.