When creating meditations for the Dragonfly Meditation Library, please record voice-only. This allows your meditation to be shared legally and ensures the audio is clear and balanced for listeners.

Why Background Music Can Be a Problem

Many people assume that “royalty-free” music is free to use, but in reality, it often requires a paid license. Using music without proper permission can result in videos being flagged or removed on platforms like YouTube, which could prevent your meditation from being shared publicly.

Additionally, when music is already included in your recording, it can be difficult to balance the voice and background sound. Your voice may come across too quietly or unevenly, affecting the listener’s experience. Recording voice-only gives Dragonfly the ability to safely add licensed music, ensuring your meditation can reach a wider audience.

Understanding Royalty Music vs. Royalty-Free Music

Royalty music usually requires ongoing payments and cannot be redistributed without permission. Royalty-free music requires a one-time license, but it is not free — restrictions and attribution may still apply. Recording voice-only ensures that any music added is legally compliant and that your meditation can be shared publicly.

What to Do If You’ve Already Recorded with Music

If your meditation already includes background music, that’s okay — it happens.

If you have a version without music, we will use that for the Meditation Library.

If not, you’re welcome to provide us with a link to the music used so we can review the licensing terms. In rare cases, the music may only require proper attribution to the creator.

However, if the music requires a paid license or has restrictions that prevent us from legally sharing or redistributing it, we will not be able to accept the meditation. This is to ensure we are protecting both you and Dragonfly from potential copyright issues.

For future recordings, we recommend recording voice-only, and we will take care of adding properly licensed music during preparation.

Conclusion

Recording voice-only meditations ensures your work can be shared legally, sound clear, and reach the widest audience. Follow these guidelines to protect your meditation and Dragonfly’s ability to share it, while still creating in the way that reflects your unique energy.