AI Music Proof File Template: Folder Structure, Naming and Evidence

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AI Music Proof File Template

Use this structure for every track, client project, album or licensed music pack. It keeps human contribution, rights and release evidence connected.

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Boundary: A proof file supports documentation. It does not automatically establish copyright, ownership or registration eligibility.

The Eight-Folder Structure

01_Project_Brief

Goal, audience, story, use case, mood, genre, references and intended release.

02_Human_Inputs

Original lyrics, melody recordings, MIDI, chords, raw vocals, instruments, notes and client-supplied sources.

03_AI_Generation_Record

Tool, model, account plan, date, prompts, settings, generation links, IDs and exported outputs.

04_Selection_Notes

Chosen outputs, rejected versions, section comparisons and reasons for each decision.

05_Editing_And_Production

DAW sessions, stems, MIDI, arrangement maps, edits, raw recordings, mix notes and mastering notes.

06_Rights_And_Permissions

Platform terms, receipts, sample licences, performer consent, voice authorization, splits, contracts and artwork rights.

07_Final_Release

Exact released master, final lyrics, artwork, metadata, ISRC, UPC, distributor receipt, registration and live links.

08_Claims_And_Changes

Content ID claims, takedowns, disputes, transfers, edited releases and correspondence.

File Naming Rule

Artist_Project_Element_Version_YYYY-MM-DD

  • Use ISO dates.
  • Use V01, V02 and V03 rather than “final-final.”
  • Never overwrite raw sources.
  • Make the released master read-only.
  • Keep one local backup and one separate cloud backup.

Project Index

Create one text or spreadsheet index listing: project title, creator, tool, plan, dates, original inputs, selected generation, human changes, collaborators, rights status, final master name, distributor, ISRC, licences and notes.

Use the Complete Ecosystem

Human Contribution GuideRights & Ownership GuideContribution RecordRights Tracker