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Music Law Basics
 
FAQs
What is music law?
Can I copyright my music?
Bands
 
FAQs
Who owns a band's name?
Our band is somewhat loosey-goosey. One member dropped out, formed a competing band using the same name. Since we use the name in our gigs, he can't. Right?
Okay. What if there is a written band agreement?
My band just signed with a major record company. What happens to our killer name if there is a breakup?
How do I protect my band's name?
Can a band use an already trademarked name?
But we used the band's name first in the marketplace. Doesn't that count for something?
What are the main deal points in a bandmember agreement?
Music Agents
 
FAQs
What does a music agent do?
What are the main deal points in an agency agreement?
Music Publishers
 
FAQs
What is a music publisher?
Are there different types of music publishers?
What is a publishing agreement?
What are the major types of publishing agreements out there?
What can I expect from a music publisher?
How much do music publishers get paid?
What are some of the main deal points in a music publisher's agreement?
Producing and Recording
 
FAQs
What are the main deal points in a recording studio agreement?
I'm jazzed on recording my first demo. What should I keep in mind?
What are the main deal points in a music producer's agreement?
Any other issues that I should be concerned about in recording or producing my own CD?
What are the main deal points in a recording agreement?
Record Companies
 
FAQs
What are record companies?
Are there various types of record companies?
Royalties
 
FAQs
What are music royalties?
Are there different types of music royalties?
Who collects my royalties?
How are royalties calculated?
Sampling
 
FAQs
Where can I get permission?
What is sampling?
Is sampling illegal?
If I only use 3 notes, is that copyright infringement?
What are the penalties if I do sample?
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