Curated by Den Staff Writer Emily Kulinowski.
Musicians and composers spend their lives perfecting their craft. As a composer and musician it’s important to understand how publishing works and how you can protect your music. Music publishing is growing along with the expansion of technology, and having tools to successfully publish your music will help your career in the music industry flourish.
Read MoreMusicians release their music to their audience in a variety of forms, and it’s important to receive funds when others use it. Applying for royalties is essential in order to not only establish you as the rights holder but to gain compensation when you let other people use your music.
Read MoreMusicians put a lot of work into creating their craft. Sometimes you may find someone has taken your craft and altered it in some way, or is trying to sell it as their own. Copyright infringement is more common than you think, and registering your intellectual property with copyrights is a key step in protecting your livelihood.
Read MoreAccording to a 2021 year-end data report by MRC Data, “catalog records accounted for a stunning 82.1% of total recorded music consumption in the US in the second half of 2021.” As creatives, it’s important to protect our music from possible infringement. You can ensure your music is protected by placing trademarks and copyrights on your music. Understanding how trademarks and music copyright works will help you protect your music and intellectual property from infringement.
Read MoreAs creatives we make a living off of the art we produce, so it is important that we have means of protecting that art. Artists can face a variety of challenges, from copyright infringement, intellectual property management, & contract violations. No matter the art form created, every artist needs an entertainment lawyer to help protect their livelihood.
Read MoreAs musicians, we need to protect and promote the music we create. One way you can do so is with the use of licenses- a form of copyright law. Whether you’re allowing others the right to use your music or not, understanding how music licensing works will help you make the most of them and what they can provide.
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