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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
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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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