Salon Music — Licence Included
Skip OneMusic. Get fully licensed background music for your salon — just $9.99/month. Music and licence in one subscription. No collecting society fees.
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What salons actually pay for music
Collecting societies charge salons based on the number of stylist or treatment chairs — not how much music you actually play. And that's just the licence. The music itself costs extra. Melodial replaces both.
| Salon Size | Spotify + OneMusic | Melodial |
|---|---|---|
| Small salon up to 5 chairs |
$500+/yrlicence + streaming | $99.99/yrmusic + licence included |
| Medium salon 6–10 chairs |
$700+/yrlicence + streaming | $99.99/yrmusic + licence included |
| Large salon 11+ chairs or multi-room |
$1,000+/yrlicence + streaming | $99.99/yrmusic + licence included |
| Compliant for commercial use? | ✗ Spotify prohibits it | ✓ Built for business |
| Certificate of Compliance | ✗ Not available | ✓ Instant download |
Fees based on published OneMusic rate schedules. Traditional licensing does not include a music source.
How can we skip OneMusic?
OneMusic collects fees for music registered with collecting societies. If you play mainstream music — Spotify, radio, CDs — you owe them a licence fee. Salons pay based on the number of stylist or treatment chairs, with fees increasing as you grow.
Melodial is different. We own or directly licence every track in our catalogue. None of our music is registered with OneMusic (APRA AMCOS + PPCA) or any other collecting society. No royalties to collect means no licence fees to pay.
Your Melodial subscription is your licence. One flat price regardless of how many chairs you have — no per-chair charges.
Certificate of Compliance included. Every subscriber gets an official certificate proving your music is fully licensed. If OneMusic or any licensing body contacts your salon, show them the certificate. You're covered. And if you need help responding, forward us their email — we'll draft the reply.
The three rights you need to play music commercially
Recording rights
The right to stream a specific sound recording of a song.
✓ Covered by Melodial
Publishing rights
The right to use the underlying composition and lyrics.
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Public performance rights
The right to play music in a commercial environment where customers can hear it.
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Melodial owns or directly licences every track. None of our music is registered with any collecting society, so no collecting society fees apply.
Two ways to legally play music in your salon
| OneMusic licence | Melodial | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A licence covering mainstream music — songs you hear on the radio. Music not included. | An all-in-one subscription. Music and commercial licence in one payment. |
| You need this if | You play chart hits, radio, or specific mainstream tracks your clients request. | You want a relaxed, professional atmosphere at a fixed price — without per-chair fees. |
| How it works | Annual fee based on number of stylist/treatment chairs. Music source not included. | $9.99/month flat. Same price for any size salon. Certificate of Compliance included instantly. |
Playing Spotify or Apple Music in your salon? Their terms prohibit commercial use — even with Premium. You still need a licence from OneMusic, which costs hundreds per year on top of your streaming subscription. Melodial replaces both.
What happens if you play unlicensed music?
OneMusic actively contacts businesses. They send letters, make phone calls, and use music recognition technology to detect unlicensed music.
The penalties are real. Collecting societies can apply back charges for up to six years of prior unlicensed music use, plus a 50% surcharge on your first year if you were playing music without a licence before being contacted. Playing copyright-protected music without a licence is an infringement under the Copyright Act 1968.
With Melodial, you're fully compliant from the moment you subscribe. No risk, no paperwork, no surprises.
Playlists made for salons
Set the mood from the first appointment of the day. Every playlist runs continuously with no explicit lyrics — relaxed, professional, and safe for every client.
Soft Pop
Gentle · Familiar · Easy
Smooth pop vocals and light melodies — perfect all-day salon music.
Smooth Sounds
Warm · Polished · Inviting
Easy listening that creates a welcoming atmosphere without overpowering conversation.
Late Morning Coffee
Warm · Relaxed · Welcoming
Soft acoustic and mellow vibes for a calm, unhurried atmosphere.
Bossa Nova
Elegant · Breezy · Sophisticated
Brazilian jazz — effortlessly stylish. Perfect for upscale salons and beauty bars.
Plus 50+ more playlists across 24 genres — jazz, lo-fi, R&B, soul, classical, ambient, and more.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this really a legal alternative to OneMusic?
Does it matter how many chairs I have?
I'm a mobile stylist. Does this cover me?
What if OneMusic contacts my salon?
Do you have mainstream artists?
Can I still play Spotify or the radio alongside Melodial?
Can I cancel anytime?
Note: If your salon specifically requires Top 40 hits or clients request specific mainstream tracks, you will still need a licence from OneMusic. Melodial is for salons that want a professional atmosphere without the premium cost of mainstream licensing.
Beautiful music for your salon. No licence headaches.
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