Can I ask what music everyone uses during their treatments?
I'm currently streaming an online radio station Nivarna Radio but wanted to get a couple of CDs so I can vary the music a little between treatments. I have been looking at a series of iChill CD's but wasn't sure if they were any good at all? I don't want to waste my money if they aren't suitable.
Just curious as to what other therapists use and can recommend.
You need to bear in mind that if you have radio or commercial CD's playing during treatment of members of the public, you will need to have a public performance licence...
Many people have fallen foul of this in the past and the fine's can be more than it costs to have a licence.
You need to bear in mind that if you have radio or commercial CD's playing during treatment of members of the public, you will need to have a public performance licence...
Many people have fallen foul of this in the past and the fine's can be more than it costs to have a licence.
Even if the item you are purchasing states it is licence free?
This was one of the reasons I was drawn to the iChill CD's as they say they are licence free [url]Relaxation Music | License Free | Chill Out |I Chill Music Factory[/url]
Yes, you do not require a licence with royalty free music.
I knew I couldn't include any commercial tracks on my hypnotherapy CD's. In fact i have purchased a royalty free track specifically designed for that use. But during my reiki I usually have 'reiki gold' on which is designed specifically for reiki treatments.
I work in two places neither of which I own. the first is the hospice where I work as a volunteer, The second is the salon I rent my room from. The salon often has a radio playing and I am presuming has a licence. (The other salon I used to use did ) Does that cover me?
I will really struggle to find royalty free tracks suitable for reiki. I know because I've tried.
Tashanie - would this not be any good fro you?
[url]IChill Music Factroy series, licence free music, Reiki[/url]
I use [url]Cumara Music'[/url]s royalty free for Reiki as well as iChill and there are others out there if you look. Some can be exepnsive to purchase initially as you are paying up front for the privilege. Another person I have met who produces royalty free music is [url]Mark Sherriff[/url] and it is very reasonably priced. 😀
Tashanie - would this not be any good fro you?
[url]IChill Music Factroy series, licence free music, Reiki[/url]
Thanks. That is certainly MUCH better than some of other royalty free tracks I have heard 🙂 But it looks as if it is 4 tracks of 15 minutes each. I love Reiki Gold because it is 12 tracks of 5 minutes so I don't have to keep watching the clock. Even though I don't use set hand positions I find the track ending a useful cue to move to the next position I am guided to.
I guess I can still use that in the hospice but for my private patients I will use royalty free. Its not worth taking the risk
Hi Smiley!
I have very strong opinions on music choice during massage therapy (and have written hundreds of words on the subject) but I wont get on my soapbox here so please don't worry 🙂
Just remember that it's not up to us as Therapists to choose the music our clients listen to. It's their time so it should be up to them. They can play their own music choice if you are visiting clients in their own home, or alternatively they can bring their own music to a salon or therapy room. Some people prefer silence, and some people prefer Metallica, or 'Grease The Movie' soundtrack. And some people like Enya and Whale music. The contents of my Ipod is very varied lol!
I include the question during my consultations and on the plus side you get to listen to some different music.
Just a different view
Kerry 🙂
Thanks. That is certainly MUCH better than some of other royalty free tracks I have heard 🙂 But it looks as if it is 4 tracks of 15 minutes each. I love Reiki Gold because it is 12 tracks of 5 minutes so I don't have to keep watching the clock. Even though I don't use set hand positions I find the track ending a useful cue to move to the next position I am guided to.
I guess I can still use that in the hospice but for my private patients I will use royalty free. Its not worth taking the risk
2. Healthcare premises
We do not make a charge for our licence in the following circumstances:
Background music use in treatment and therapy areas within hospitals and clinics (including outpatient units attached to hospitals), except where a specific charge is made to the patient for the use of music. This includes areas used by patients (such as patient wards, patient day rooms, patient dining rooms, treatment rooms and operating theatres). A licence fee is payable for other areas such as foyers and waiting rooms, cafes, restaurants, music at events, staff only areas and staff clubs.
Any music use in a hospice, refuge or similar premises, where the music use is consistent with the activity of the centre.
Background music use in certain areas of Medical Day Centres, exclusively used by patients/attendees who have been referred to the centre by their medical practitioner (or similar). These premises are considered the same as hospitals and clinics. PRS does not make a charge for background music use in treatment and therapy areas or areas such as patient lounges and dining rooms.
This policy does not cover GP surgeries or dental practices, nor cosmetic treatment and therapy areas in the non-medical sector (e.g. beauty therapy, nail-bars).
This policy does not cover non-medical day centres.
For all other healthcare premises, a licence fee remains payable.
Its a shame we don't get classified as healthcare - but at least I am right that I am ok at the hospice. And I have ordered some royalty free music now.
Owning my own music business, I know all too well the pains of PRS/PPL.
Therefore the Soundscapes my company (Which works from within our own recording studio) specializes in creating CD's for people who do not wish to buy a PRS license, but still want great quality music for use in their establishments.
We do not subscribe to any PRS restrictions, so our customers are free to use our CD's in whatever setting they feel appropriate, without having to pay for the privilege.
I'm hoping people will follow in our footsteps, as I personally want to get my music out to as many people as I can, and I want people to benefit from it as I have. I don't see why anyone who creates music would want to restrict they way they get their work out there.
Hope this helps and gives you a bit of an insight.