Creative Commons Kevin Macleod -

Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 License Deed: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Here’s a helpful blog post draft for anyone wanting to understand and properly use Kevin MacLeod’s royalty-free music under Creative Commons licensing. If you’ve ever searched for “royalty-free music” or browsed YouTube’s Audio Library, you’ve almost certainly heard the name Kevin MacLeod . His tracks—like “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys,” “Carefree,” and “Sneaky Snitch”—are everywhere. But what’s the deal with the Creative Commons license attached to his work? And how can you use it without getting into legal trouble? creative commons kevin macleod

Now go make something awesome—and don’t forget to credit Kevin! Have a specific question about using his music in a game, film, or podcast? Drop a comment below (or check Incompetech’s FAQ—it’s surprisingly helpful). Creative Commons CC BY 3

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Amber Sayer, MS, CPT, CNC

Senior Fitness and News Editor

Amber Sayer is a Fitness, Nutrition, and Wellness Writer and Editor, as well as a NASM-Certified Nutrition Coach and UESCA-certified running, endurance nutrition, and triathlon coach. She holds two Masters Degrees—one in Exercise Science and one in Prosthetics and Orthotics. As a Certified Personal Trainer and running coach for 12 years, Amber enjoys staying active and helping others do so as well. In her free time, she likes running, cycling, cooking, and tackling any type of puzzle.

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