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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.

social media channels

How to make money off your social media channels (no matter how many followers you have)

November 13, 2019October 6, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Your social media provides more than a platform to reach your fans with new music, there are many ways to make money — and these income sources can start with your very first follower. Read the post.

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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.

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

What the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act means to the working musician

November 28, 2018March 3, 2020 Keith Hatschek

Changes included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could have a meaningful impact for working musicians — some will keep money in your pocket, others won’t. 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.

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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.

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.

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Management tips for musicians, songwriters, and producers

May 18, 2017May 19, 2017 Steve Gordon

If you are playing gigs, are you sure you’re not leaving revenue on the table? If you are writing songs, how can you best prepare so you’re not missing out on future income? The following management tips can help any musicians, songwriters, or producers make more money and better manage their material down the road. Read More.

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Five things to do before you sign that record deal

February 24, 2017February 24, 2017 Matt Davidson

It’s easy to get caught up in the buzz of your music career taking flight, so here are five reality checks to ensure a record deal and label are a good fit. Read More.

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Five qualities to look for in an entertainment attorney

May 3, 2016November 13, 2019 Bobby Borg

Finding an entertainment attorney isn’t difficult to do. The challenging part is finding an attorney who is right for you. Read more.

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Different types of record producer deals

March 25, 2016March 28, 2016 Bobby Borg

While the role of a record producer is typically understood by most artists, the business aspects are more confusing. What follows is a brief rundown of when a producer may first get involved in your career and how the deals are structured. Read more.

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Getting the most from your entertainment attorney

February 5, 2016November 13, 2019 Bobby Borg

Attorneys are necessary to the business of music and your muisc career. An entertainment attorney reviews contracts with your best interests in mind, translates contract clauses into terms you can understand, and knows what issues are important to negotiate for in recording, publishing, and merchandising agreements. Read more.

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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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