Sampling is one of the most exciting ways to make music, but it comes with responsibilities.
Sampling is when you take a small piece of an existing song (like a drum hit, melody, or vocal moment) and flip it into something completely new. Some of the biggest hits in hip-hop, R&B, pop, and EDM were built from tiny sparks borrowed from older records.
Sampling is creative, but it also comes with responsibilities. If you use someone else’s music without permission, you risk takedowns, lost royalties, or even lawsuits. The good news is that clearing samples becomes much easier once you understand the steps.
I created A Guide To Sampling as a simple, beginner-friendly guide that breaks everything down.
You will learn what samples and interpolations are, how copyright works, how to clear samples step by step, and how to avoid common mistakes. The guide also includes checklists, templates, and real case studies.
