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song split sheet

Creating song split sheets in 10 easy steps

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 Bobby Borg

Musician, author, educator, and music industry consultant Bobby Borg lays out the process of creating a simple, functional song split sheet. Read the post.

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When should a producer get a publishing split?

November 30, 2020March 10, 2022 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, 2021 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.

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Make your music easy to license for TV, ads, and film

October 20, 2020October 21, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

To license your music, you need to understand the role of the music supervisor as well as how to prep your music. Follow these steps to increase your chances of getting your music licensed. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

cue sheets

How cue sheets help you get paid for TV and film placements

August 7, 2017August 14, 2017 Music Opps

A cue sheet is a written synopsis of the music used in a production and is one way to ensure all the stakeholders in a song are compensated adequately. Read More.

Copyright Termination

Copyright termination: McCartney, Duran Duran, and the YMCA.

June 12, 2017December 18, 2017 Keith Hatschek

Copyright termination is giving music artists the opportunity to reclaim the rights to their songs. The stories of Duran Duran, Paul McCartney and The Village People’s Victor Willis tell the tale. Read More.

Music news: Happy Birthday’s disputed rights, vinyl vs. streaming, and the last CD-R for Taiyo Yuden

October 27, 2015February 6, 2018 Andre Calilhanna

music news happy birthday“Happy Birthday To Me:” a complicated history – and future – for the world’s simplest song; vinyl sales continue to make headlines, with sales generating more revenue than free Spotify, YouTube, and VEVO combined; JVC and Taiyo Yuden to stop producing optical media – FalconMedia remains a reliable option. Read more.

So you want to be a music supervisor?

May 18, 2015May 18, 2015 Greg Savage

What is a Music Supervisor?A music supervisor’s job is to find, place, and link music with multimedia based projects that need outside music. In order to become a music supervisor you must be knowledgeable about music licensing, have a grasp on the different industries that are in need of music, and possess excellent networking skills. Read more.

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