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publishing split

When should a producer get a publishing split?

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 Tony van Veen

While a producer may get points on your sound recording, is he or she entitled to a share of the composition (songwriting) royalties? It depends on how they’ve contributed. Read the post.

producer points

What are music producer points?

November 19, 2020November 30, 2020 Tony van Veen

A music producer can be an essential part of the creative process, but make sure you know how the compensation structure works before you start your project. Read the post.

holiday songs

Licensing holiday songs — don’t assume it’s in the public domain

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 Andre Calilhanna

Recording your own iconic versions of familiar Christmas carols or holiday songs might be the perfect way to catch the attention of new fans or thank your existing fan base with a free download or limited-edition CD. But don’t assume your choice is in the public domain. Read the post.

sync licensing

How does sync licensing work?

September 4, 2020September 25, 2020 Tony van Veen

In video number seven in our ongoing series on rights and royalties, Tony van Veen digs into sync licenses. How does an indie musician get in on the action, and how do sync licenses work? Read the post.

copyright questions

Your copyright and royalty questions answered

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 Tony van Veen

On the heels of his YouTube series addressing copyrights and royalties, Tony van Veen solicited questions from you, our viewers and readers — and you responded. Here are answers to some of the copyright questions that are on your mind. Read the post.

sound recording

I own the sound recording of my song… how do I make money?

June 11, 2020September 25, 2020 Tony van Veen

In our third video about music copyrights and royalties, Disc Makers’ CEO Tony van Veen discusses what royalties and payments you are entitled to if you own and exploit the sound recording of your song. Read the post.

copyright music

Should you “officially” copyright your music?

June 1, 2020September 25, 2020 Tony van Veen

In our second video about music copyrights and royalties, Disc Makers’ CEO Tony van Veen talks about registering your song for copyright. Should you do it? Read the post.

understanding music rights

Understanding music rights and royalties

May 18, 2020September 25, 2020 Tony van Veen

Disc Makers’ CEO Tony van Veen has started a new video series aimed at answering your questions about copyrights, how you’re paid for them, and what you need to do to collect your royalties. Read the post.

music publishing

Music publishing for 2nd graders

April 27, 2020May 20, 2020 Tony van Veen

A friend of mine wanted me to explain music publishing and he asked me to “use language a 2nd grader would understand.” I figured this could serve our blog readers who need a primer (or refresher). Enjoy! Read the post.

license your music

License your music (and generate revenue)

March 10, 2020October 21, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Excerpted from our latest guide, this post gives an overview of what music licensing is and lays out five things you can do to boost your chances to license your music. Read the post.

money from music

Focus on making more money from music this year

January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Here are 10 posts from the Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan (AKA The Music Money Guys) that will help you make more money with your music in 2020. Read the post.

legal pitfalls

Six legal pitfalls to avoid in your music career

March 21, 2019June 20, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Avoid these tax and legal pitfalls as you launch your music business and navigate the industry as a songwriter and creative. Read the post.

work for hire

Work For Hire agreements from a musician’s perspective

April 13, 2018April 13, 2018 Michael Gallant

In a follow up to our Work For Hire post that looked at these agreements from the producer’s perspective, this post gives advice to musicians being asked to perform/record and sign a WFH contract. Read the post.

work for hire

Work For Hire agreements: The producer’s perspective

April 4, 2018November 6, 2018 Michael Gallant

If you’re hiring musicians (or other contributors) to work on a music project, these tips from a music industry lawyer can help you navigate a Work For Hire agreement. Read the post.

shares in a song

How Bands and Co-Writers Divide Percentage Shares in a Song

April 29, 2011April 4, 2018 Bobby Borg

What does copyright law say about your rights when an original idea is formed between two or more people? Here’s how some co-writers divide percentage shares in a song. Read the post.

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