In this book you will learn: The 10 rules every artist should know; What is a copyright and how to get one; Why it is important to register your copyrights; The two copyrights in every song; What is music publishing; The exclusive rights you get with every copyright ; All the revenue streams songs generate; A checklist for new releases; The digital revolution and the new model of streaming; Joint authorship, works-made-for-hire, and more music licensing ; Music copyright infringement cases... and so much more!

In this book you will learn: --The 10 rules every artist should know; --What is a copyright and how to get one; --Why it is important to register your copyrights; --The two copyrights in every song; --What is music publishing; --The exclusive rights you get with every copyright; --All the revenue streams songs generate; --A checklist for new releases; --The digital revolution and the new model of streaming; --Joint authorship, works-made-for-hire, and music licensing; --Music copyright infringement cases... and so much more! and so much more!

This must-have book is a comprehensive yet accessible guide to copyright and related rights in the music industry, illustrated with relevant cases and real world examples. Key features include: • An engaging and approachable writing style • A practical orientation for those in the industry and their advisors • The impact of social media on copyright infringement, management and remedies • Accessible explanations of key concepts in copyright and related rights, as well as commonly misunderstood topics such as sampling and fair use.

Provides an in-depth, yet easy to understand, exploration of copyright law and how it applies to the music industry.

Advises would-be musicians on getting started, obtaining copyrights, selecting managers, and related matters.

The Musician’s Business and Legal Guide provides vital information to help demystify the music business and the complex body of law that shapes it. This book answers such questions as how to protect name and copyright; what is and is not legal about sampling; what are the legal issues surrounding digital downloads and streaming; what are the jobs of managers, talent agents and publishers; what are common contractual relationship between independent and major labels. The new edition includes chapters not covered in depth by other books: social media law, TV talent shows, YouTube, and international copyright. As in previous editions, the book features clause-by-clause contract analyses for 360 record deals, music publishing, management, and producer agreements.

Previous edition, 1st, published in 1979.