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Music producer deals [Video]

April 1, 2020April 27, 2020 Bobby Borg

This post, excerpted from the video “Indie Producer Deals,” outlines the various options indie artists might have when it comes to hiring and working with a record producer. Read the post.

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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.

Taylor Swift master rights

What can you learn from Taylor Swift’s master rights predicament?

December 11, 2019September 29, 2020 Scott McCormick

Taylor Swift’s latest industry tussle raises lots of questions for music artists. Who’s right, who’s wrong, and most importantly, what can you learn so you can avoid having to fight for your master rights? Read the post.

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Collect everything your recorded music can earn: Pt. II

June 19, 2019July 1, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Music revenue streams that were once only available to the traditional music industry are now available to independent musicians if you know how to collect them. Read the post.

music revenue streams

Collect everything your recorded music can earn: Pt. I

June 12, 2019June 10, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Music revenue streams that were once only available to the traditional music industry are now available to independent musicians — if you know how to collect them. Read the post.

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Maximize your royalties by submitting cue sheets

May 28, 2019June 14, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Music licensing for film, TV, movie trailers, video, and advertising generates lucrative sync licenses and even boosts your performance royalties — but only if you submit cue sheets. Read the post.

copyright my song

Should I copyright my song?

April 24, 2019March 24, 2020 Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter

Per the Copyright Act of 1976, as soon as your song is in a fixed form, you own the copyright. So usually what people are talking about is registering the copyright when they ask, “Should I copyright my song?” 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.

writing and recording music

Why you should use split sheets when writing and recording music

March 8, 2019March 16, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

When writing and recording music, use split sheets to capture vital information and make sure you avoid legal disputes, boost promotion, and generate money-making opportunities. Read the post.

Music Modernization Act

A look at the Music Modernization Act

October 26, 2018January 15, 2019 Keith Hatschek

Music creatives of all types, along with the entire digital music ecosystem, celebrated the signing of the Hatch-Goodlatte Music Modernization Act into law on October 11, 2018. Read the post.

SoundExchange royalties

Don’t miss out on SoundExchange royalties

June 12, 2018June 12, 2018 Keith Hatschek

SoundExchange has paid out more than $5 billion to its more than 155,000 members since its founding in 2000. Do you have SoundExchange royalties waiting for you? Read the post.

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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.

music libraries

3 steps to get your songs in music libraries

October 12, 2017December 22, 2020 Dave Kusek

For indie musicians and songwriters who don’t yet have connections in publishing and licensing, music libraries are one way you can seek music licensing opportunities. Read the post.

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